Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Really good food, a bit pricier. Definitely one of the top 3 restaurants in the city I think. On top of their amazing menu they have some off the best pizza in the city to eat in or take away.
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Agrius
732 Yates StReally good food, a bit pricier. Definitely one of the top 3 restaurants in the city I think. On top of their amazing menu they have some off the best pizza in the city to eat in or take away.
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdGreat coffee, breakfast, lunch. Nice outdoor seating.
Best for dinner or lunch but breakfast is good too (especially the hash browns). Good cocktails. Great outdoor seating.
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Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora AveBest for dinner or lunch but breakfast is good too (especially the hash browns). Good cocktails. Great outdoor seating.
The Cozy Place
1692 Douglas StGood authentic Chinese food.
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StPretty close to home, nice outdoor seating area
Hard to say if I like this pizza better or pizza from Agrius but it’s definitely a favourite!
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Standard Pizza
1515 Cook StHard to say if I like this pizza better or pizza from Agrius but it’s definitely a favourite!
Eva Schnitzelhaus
509 Fisgard StreetCool place, really good German food!
Burgercrush
787 Fort StreetBest burgers, they have vegan burgers too!
Pho Vy Restaurant
772 Fort StBest Pho
The Village Restaurant
1609 Store StGood ramen!
Good coffee and breakfast/lunch! Nice spot to sit for a while inside or out while taking a break from wandering downtown.
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Hey Happy
560 Johnson StGood coffee and breakfast/lunch! Nice spot to sit for a while inside or out while taking a break from wandering downtown.
Oni-Oni
585 Johnson StTasty Japanese treats! We love!
Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StOne of the best sushi spots
Habit Coffee
808 Yates StGood coffee, nice spot, small selection of baked goods
Can Canteen (Cold Comfort Ice Cream)
1115 N Park StGolden graham ice cream sandwich!
Chorizo & Co.
807 Fort StreetGood Spanish food
Really good fish! And if you go, try the chowder! It isn’t your typical chowder, it’s really good!
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StReally good fish! And if you go, try the chowder! It isn’t your typical chowder, it’s really good!
Close to Home
Close and convenient food/drink.
Great place to grab a pizza to go to take down to Dallas road for the sunset.
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StGreat place to grab a pizza to go to take down to Dallas road for the sunset.
Closest coffee, quiet, outdoor seating, lots of baked goods and some breakfast sandwiches.
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Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe
1022 Cook StClosest coffee, quiet, outdoor seating, lots of baked goods and some breakfast sandwiches.
A nice curation of small batch beer and wine as well as the classics.
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Cook St Liquor
304 Cook StA nice curation of small batch beer and wine as well as the classics.
Big Wheel Burger
341 Cook StMorning People
325 Cook StreetThis spot has quite a few food trucks and a little courtyard with tables to sit in.
The Hot and Cold Cafe
313 Cook StreetReally good sandwiches!
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveBest grocery store in the city!
Mother Nature's Market & Deli
240 Cook StAll organic produce. Open until 9pm
Market On Yates
903 Yates StOpen late! Until 11
Saturday markets, some food trucks, great produce, lots of local vendors
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Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdSaturday markets, some food trucks, great produce, lots of local vendors
Treat yourself
Cold plunge, hot sauna cycle. This Nordic spa has two hour slots for $50 during the week and $65 on the weekend. Sunday morning is the quietest time to go.
RITUAL Nordic Spa
989 Johnson StreetBook a spa treatment and hang out in the mineral pools for an afternoon/ evening overlooking the harbour. Great sunset.
Boathouse Spa & Baths
1175 Beach DrBook a spa treatment and hang out in the mineral pools for an afternoon/ evening overlooking the harbour. Great sunset.
Sightseeing
Super close walk and amazing spot for sunset! Walk down the stairs to the beach. Also amazing spot to get some love from the doggos.
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Dallas Road
Dallas RoadSuper close walk and amazing spot for sunset! Walk down the stairs to the beach. Also amazing spot to get some love from the doggos.
This park is bigger than appears and a really nice spot to spend an afternoon/evening exploring. Find your way to the beacon hill flagpole for a great sunset, check out the petting zoo, the duck pond, movies in the park on the weekends during the summer and play some pickle ball in the pickle ball courts.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StThis park is bigger than appears and a really nice spot to spend an afternoon/evening exploring. Find your way to the beacon hill flagpole for a great sunset, check out the petting zoo, the duck pond, movies in the park on the weekends during the summer and play some pickle ball in the pickle ball courts.
Good spot to walk to if you are looking for a longer walk. There’s a restaurant at this location as well. It’s pub fare but good patio.
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Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdGood spot to walk to if you are looking for a longer walk. There’s a restaurant at this location as well. It’s pub fare but good patio.
Banfield Park
521 Craigflower RdGreat swim spot! Nice and warm. Amazing sunset.
Entertainment
Great spot for films! They don’t typically have the big blockbusters. Wine, beer, popcorn with nooch. This is definitely a hidden gem in Victoria.
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The Vic Theatre
808 Douglas StGreat spot for films! They don’t typically have the big blockbusters. Wine, beer, popcorn with nooch. This is definitely a hidden gem in Victoria.
Films in the park!
Friday, August 5th: Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II (Vieux Chien ’20 – 3 mins)
Saturday, August 6th: The Muppet Movie (Le Corbeau et Le Renard ’69 – 2 mins)
Friday, August 12th: What About Bob? (La Dent ’17 – 3 mins)
Saturday, August 13th: A Hard Day’s Night (La Maison du Hérisson ’17 – 10 mins)
Friday, August 19th: The Tingler (Le Syndrome de la Torture ’21 – 4 mins)
Saturday, August 20th: Journey To the Centre of the Earth (Cròniques du Centre-Sud ’21 – 4 mins)
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StFilms in the park!
Friday, August 5th: Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II (Vieux Chien ’20 – 3 mins)
Saturday, August 6th: The Muppet Movie (Le Corbeau et Le Renard ’69 – 2 mins)
Friday, August 12th: What About Bob? (La Dent ’17 – 3 mins)
Saturday, August 13th: A Hard Day’s Night (La Maison du Hérisson ’17 – 10 mins)
Friday, August 19th: The Tingler (Le Syndrome de la Torture ’21 – 4 mins)
Saturday, August 20th: Journey To the Centre of the Earth (Cròniques du Centre-Sud ’21 – 4 mins)
Shopping
“For Her” is right down the street.
Still Life For Him
1315 Johnson St