Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Best fish and chips in town! This is essentially a food truck, but it's parked on a wharf, so you couldn't get a better view anywhere else! Be sure to get there early - they often sell out of food by 6pm!
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StBest fish and chips in town! This is essentially a food truck, but it's parked on a wharf, so you couldn't get a better view anywhere else! Be sure to get there early - they often sell out of food by 6pm!
A Victoria institution! Murchie's has been around forever and brews it's own blend of teas and coffee. This is a great lunch spot, and the pastries are to die for! The scones with clotted cream and jam are a must!
39 locals recommend
Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government StA Victoria institution! Murchie's has been around forever and brews it's own blend of teas and coffee. This is a great lunch spot, and the pastries are to die for! The scones with clotted cream and jam are a must!
This is a new vegan place that offers tasty alternatives, which makes it a great choice if you happen to be gluten free/vegan/vegetarian/lactose or dairy free. There are a lot of delicious and inventive items on the menu.
73 locals recommend
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StThis is a new vegan place that offers tasty alternatives, which makes it a great choice if you happen to be gluten free/vegan/vegetarian/lactose or dairy free. There are a lot of delicious and inventive items on the menu.
Victoria is known for it's traditional English tea. Skip the high price tag at The Empress, and go to the White Heather - the food is better tasting and better priced!
12 locals recommend
White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay AveVictoria is known for it's traditional English tea. Skip the high price tag at The Empress, and go to the White Heather - the food is better tasting and better priced!
This is one of our favourite places to eat. The setting could not be more lovely and the food is awesome. Choose between a reasonably-priced meal in the pub, or make a reservation in their small and exclusive dining room for a unique experience - either way, you'll eat some great food. Be sure to take a trip out to the patio afterwards to take in the view.
33 locals recommend
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
1175 Beach DrThis is one of our favourite places to eat. The setting could not be more lovely and the food is awesome. Choose between a reasonably-priced meal in the pub, or make a reservation in their small and exclusive dining room for a unique experience - either way, you'll eat some great food. Be sure to take a trip out to the patio afterwards to take in the view.
This is our family favourite and we eat here at least once a week. Yasser the owner makes the best pizza in town, and they've always got some great fresh bread, amazing salad, or yummy new dessert to try. Fig doesn't look like much from the outside, but the people and the food are top notch.
20 locals recommend
Fig Mediterranean Deli
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdThis is our family favourite and we eat here at least once a week. Yasser the owner makes the best pizza in town, and they've always got some great fresh bread, amazing salad, or yummy new dessert to try. Fig doesn't look like much from the outside, but the people and the food are top notch.
This is a great place for any foodie. Lots of fun local vendors with yummy and unique treats!
71 locals recommend
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas StThis is a great place for any foodie. Lots of fun local vendors with yummy and unique treats!
This is our local place. Amazing coffee, yummy muffins, and very friendly service. You'll dig it.
15 locals recommend
Township Coffee
4343 Tyndall AveThis is our local place. Amazing coffee, yummy muffins, and very friendly service. You'll dig it.
Drinks & Nightlife
We love a late night drink at Steamship. Go after all the big dinner crowds have left and enjoy some champagne and amazing dessert.
16 locals recommend
Steamship Terminal
470 Belleville StWe love a late night drink at Steamship. Go after all the big dinner crowds have left and enjoy some champagne and amazing dessert.
Parks & Nature
This is definite must for anyone visiting Victoria for the first time. Pick up some ice cream at the Drive-in Diner, then walk around the park and enjoy the ocean views.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StThis is definite must for anyone visiting Victoria for the first time. Pick up some ice cream at the Drive-in Diner, then walk around the park and enjoy the ocean views.
Essentials
This is our local grocer and has been run by the same family for over 30 years. They've always got some weekly specials, the deli is great, and there's lots of options for those with special dietary concerns.
12 locals recommend
Mt. Douglas Market
4101 Shelbourne StThis is our local grocer and has been run by the same family for over 30 years. They've always got some weekly specials, the deli is great, and there's lots of options for those with special dietary concerns.
Entertainment & Activities
Our family gets an annual pass here every year. Not only is it located on the waterfront in Sidney, it is the perfect place for those with kids under 10 years of age. Lots of hands-on learning about local marine life. Plus, it's surrounded by some great restaurants and there is often live music in the park along the waterfront.
75 locals recommend
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlOur family gets an annual pass here every year. Not only is it located on the waterfront in Sidney, it is the perfect place for those with kids under 10 years of age. Lots of hands-on learning about local marine life. Plus, it's surrounded by some great restaurants and there is often live music in the park along the waterfront.