Guidebook for our favourite spots
Food Scene
Great local coffee spot for catching the evening sun on their patio outside or relaxing with a good book on the comfy chairs inside.
47 locals recommend
Moka House Coffee
345 Cook StGreat local coffee spot for catching the evening sun on their patio outside or relaxing with a good book on the comfy chairs inside.
Tasty burgers and treats for all the family - fun diner atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Big Wheel Burger
341 Cook StTasty burgers and treats for all the family - fun diner atmosphere.
Tasty pizza made with fresh ingredients in a wood-fired oven. Nice atmosphere but go there early, it can get busy!
145 locals recommend
Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StTasty pizza made with fresh ingredients in a wood-fired oven. Nice atmosphere but go there early, it can get busy!
Wildfire Bakery
1517 Quadra StGreat bread and pastries (and sandwiches!) at a good price.
A fantastic Saturday market (10am - 2pm in the summer) full of local farm produce, food trucks, crafty artisans and music!
68 locals recommend
Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield RdA fantastic Saturday market (10am - 2pm in the summer) full of local farm produce, food trucks, crafty artisans and music!
Hide + Seek Coffee
2207 Oak Bay AveWonderful coffee!!!
This bistro has excellent food and a great wine list. Reservations are recommended but you can always try your luck and sit at the bar.
21 locals recommend
Vis-a-Vis
2232 Oak Bay AveThis bistro has excellent food and a great wine list. Reservations are recommended but you can always try your luck and sit at the bar.
Wonderful Italian restaurant which serves everything fresh with great service and ambience.
49 locals recommend
Zambri's
820 Yates StWonderful Italian restaurant which serves everything fresh with great service and ambience.
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
Local beer in a beautiful harbour-side location!
Essentials
Thrifty's grocery store is a popular place to get all your needs (with a pretty good selection!).
138 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveThrifty's grocery store is a popular place to get all your needs (with a pretty good selection!).
Shampoo Hair Bar
1272 May StFunky little salon for getting pampered!
Cook St Liquor
304 Cook StFor those seeking something stronger than coffee...
If organic is your thing, this is your shop - lots to choose from and friendly staff.
29 locals recommend
Mother Nature's Market & Deli
240 Cook StIf organic is your thing, this is your shop - lots to choose from and friendly staff.
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
Great quality grocer
Arts & Culture
Nice gallery showcasing some Canadian art as well as interesting travelling exhibitions.
111 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StNice gallery showcasing some Canadian art as well as interesting travelling exhibitions.
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentVictoria's own castle!
Parks & Nature
Nice, sandy, long beach for the kids or for a stroll and some sun. They also have a tea room for light bites and a grassy area with a playground.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeNice, sandy, long beach for the kids or for a stroll and some sun. They also have a tea room for light bites and a grassy area with a playground.
Great spot at the end of Moss Street for some beautiful mountain and water views, and for watching kite surfers on the water or colourful kites in the sky.
45 locals recommend
Clover Point Park
1250 Dallas RdGreat spot at the end of Moss Street for some beautiful mountain and water views, and for watching kite surfers on the water or colourful kites in the sky.
Sightseeing
Moss Rock Park
Fantastic view of the city and the mountains!
Victoria's beautiful city-side park perfect for picnics and feeding the ducks. There's plenty for kids too with a petting zoo and playground.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StVictoria's beautiful city-side park perfect for picnics and feeding the ducks. There's plenty for kids too with a petting zoo and playground.