Food Scene
Starbucks
1959 Fort StClose by an friendly staff!
Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Broadmead)
777 Royal Oak DrI think this is the best Thai food in town!
Big Wheel Burger
341 Cook StGreat burgers and a creative menu.
Bon Sushi 2
4454A W Saanich RdGreat Sushi!
Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne StEat in or take-out. It can get busy though, so call ahead!
Browns Socialhouse Uptown
109-3680 Uptown BlvdGood menu, happy hour and close by!
Great food and drinks, nice atmosphere and close by the house to top it off!
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich
3940 Quadra StGreat food and drinks, nice atmosphere and close by the house to top it off!
West Coast cuisine and patio dining. Med Grill restaurant is the epitome of "casual with class" dining. 2 km from Oakleigh Carriage House.
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Med Grill Royal Oak
4512 W Saanich RdWest Coast cuisine and patio dining. Med Grill restaurant is the epitome of "casual with class" dining. 2 km from Oakleigh Carriage House.
A family owned, community-minded orchard and ciderhouse. Tours and tastings 11am-4pm. 15 minute drive from Oakleigh Carriage House.
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Sea Cider
2487 Mt St Michael Rd A family owned, community-minded orchard and ciderhouse. Tours and tastings 11am-4pm. 15 minute drive from Oakleigh Carriage House.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdWhole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard StSave-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum RdLondon Drugs
911 Yates StPharmacy, groceries and lots in between
A favorite market for local produce, meat, and specialty items. We also love the Root Cellar's garden market. 5 minute drive from our place.
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveA favorite market for local produce, meat, and specialty items. We also love the Root Cellar's garden market. 5 minute drive from our place.
Another local favorite of our family. This is a small store with a lot going on. Fresh, local produce, an amazing sandwich bar, and a huge selection smoked meats, cheeses, and specialty items. 2.5 km or a 5 minute drive from our place.
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Red Barn Market
1933 Oak Bay AveAnother local favorite of our family. This is a small store with a lot going on. Fresh, local produce, an amazing sandwich bar, and a huge selection smoked meats, cheeses, and specialty items. 2.5 km or a 5 minute drive from our place.
Shopping
Great open air shopping center! Restaurants, coffee shops, Walmart, etc
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Uptown Boulevard
Uptown BoulevardGreat open air shopping center! Restaurants, coffee shops, Walmart, etc
Clothing, home decor, markets, book shops, lower Johnson boutique stores, sightseeing, a multitude of restaurants for every taste. 10 minute drive from our place.
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Downtown
Clothing, home decor, markets, book shops, lower Johnson boutique stores, sightseeing, a multitude of restaurants for every taste. 10 minute drive from our place.
www.broadmeadvillage.ca
34 specialty stores in an open air country village setting.
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Broadmead Village Shopping Centre
777 Royal Oak Drwww.broadmeadvillage.ca
34 specialty stores in an open air country village setting.
www.matticksfarm.com
Specialty stores, English tea, lunch, grocer, mini golf, ice-cream
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Mattick's Farm
5325 Cordova Bay Rd www.matticksfarm.com
Specialty stores, English tea, lunch, grocer, mini golf, ice-cream
Sightseeing
Butchart Gardens
The World Famous Butchart Gardens!
Parks & Nature
Swimming beaches, hiking trails and running loops!
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Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay HighwaySwimming beaches, hiking trails and running loops!
Just a great beach, with a large play park and ample picnicking areas. Cadboro Bay village is also right there so you can get food and coffee within a 2 min walk. Bathrooms and changerooms are all there too.
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I-Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadJust a great beach, with a large play park and ample picnicking areas. Cadboro Bay village is also right there so you can get food and coffee within a 2 min walk. Bathrooms and changerooms are all there too.
Right out your front door! This 10 minute hike up to the summit of Christmas Hill rewards you with stunning views of the entire region- all the way across to Port Angeles on clear days!
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Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake RdRight out your front door! This 10 minute hike up to the summit of Christmas Hill rewards you with stunning views of the entire region- all the way across to Port Angeles on clear days!
Salmon run in this river in the fall. Amazing sight in October/November!
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Finlayson Arm RoadSalmon run in this river in the fall. Amazing sight in October/November!
Arts & Culture
An excellent museum, great exhibits and an Imax theatre. Great for all ages. Plan to be there several hours.
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I-Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StAn excellent museum, great exhibits and an Imax theatre. Great for all ages. Plan to be there several hours.
Entertainment & Activities
Single Malt Whiskey distillery, and brew house. Tours and tastings!
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Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery
761 Enterprise CrescentSingle Malt Whiskey distillery, and brew house. Tours and tastings!