Deanna’s guidebook
Food scene
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StDine in within walking distance
Hot House Pizza
4071 Shelbourne Stgreat take out pizza within walking distance
Built in 1889!
15-20 min walk to this awesome neighborhood pub
Good food
19 locals recommend
Christie's Carriage House Pub
1739 Fort StBuilt in 1889!
15-20 min walk to this awesome neighborhood pub
Good food
Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Oak Bay)
2000 Cadboro Bay RdClose by and good food
Great fish and chips but not open M-W and only open 12-6pm Thur-Sun. Pick up dinner on walk to Willows Beach (picnic tables on beach)
16 locals recommend
Willows Galley
2559 Estevan AveGreat fish and chips but not open M-W and only open 12-6pm Thur-Sun. Pick up dinner on walk to Willows Beach (picnic tables on beach)
Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas RdLe Pho
1990 Fort StWithin walking distance but we haven’t tried it yet
Planning a special picnic?*Amazing soup and sandwich’s to go
15 locals recommend
Charelli's Cheese Shop, Delicatessen & Catering
2851 Foul Bay RdPlanning a special picnic?*Amazing soup and sandwich’s to go
Sightseeing
Willows Beach
2895 Beach DrThe Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveVictoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveRoyal BC Museum
675 Belleville StVictoria Harbour Ferry - Fisherman's Wharf Ferry Stop
12 Erie StBarb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas RdFisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StHotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St
Bowker Creek
Nature space located just across the street
City advice
Getting around
Traffic downtown
Be aware of bike lanes and bike lights downtown. Especially with right hand turns