Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StAn upscale Italian gem with a beautiful courtyard patio
Be Love
1019 Blanshard StThe best casual Vegetarian spot in town...
***My favorite restaurant in all of Victoria! Upscale, farm to table dining. Don't miss it!
24 locals recommend
Agrius
732 Yates St***My favorite restaurant in all of Victoria! Upscale, farm to table dining. Don't miss it!
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StFabulous French cuisine
Great farm to table dining with delicious cocktails - whiskey lovers should try their locally distilled Infinity Barrel old fashioned.
58 locals recommend
OLO Restaurant
509 Fisgard StGreat farm to table dining with delicious cocktails - whiskey lovers should try their locally distilled Infinity Barrel old fashioned.
Fiamo Pizza & Wine Bar
515 Yates StDelicious pizza and even better wine in an upscale setting
Ferris' Upstairs seafood & Oyster Bar
536 A Yates StThe best fresh oysters in town...
Hip coffee shop with locally roasted beans and delicious baked goods
42 locals recommend
Union Pacific Coffee Shop
537 Herald StHip coffee shop with locally roasted beans and delicious baked goods
My favorite spot for my morning coffee... hip, fun space with delicious drinks and even better baked goods. You'll leave happy
56 locals recommend
Hey Happy
560 Johnson StMy favorite spot for my morning coffee... hip, fun space with delicious drinks and even better baked goods. You'll leave happy
Fresh caught fish & chips on the waterfront, what more can you ask for? Be prepared to wait, this casual spot is extremely popular in the summer!
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StFresh caught fish & chips on the waterfront, what more can you ask for? Be prepared to wait, this casual spot is extremely popular in the summer!
Upscale farm to table dining set in a classic Victorian-era home
56 locals recommend
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetUpscale farm to table dining set in a classic Victorian-era home
Casual fish and chips joint located on the dock at fisherman's wharf. Watch out for the seals, they will try to nab your halibut if you get too close!
40 locals recommend
Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas RdCasual fish and chips joint located on the dock at fisherman's wharf. Watch out for the seals, they will try to nab your halibut if you get too close!
Amazing breakfast spot with creative dishes and coffee-cocktails. They don't take reservations and are very popular so get there early or be prepared to line up!
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StAmazing breakfast spot with creative dishes and coffee-cocktails. They don't take reservations and are very popular so get there early or be prepared to line up!
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StA popular breakfast spot with delicious smoothies
One of my favorite places for breakfast. Delicious french toast and coffee cocktails perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. These guys are popular, so get there early or be prepared to line up!
106 locals recommend
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StOne of my favorite places for breakfast. Delicious french toast and coffee cocktails perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. These guys are popular, so get there early or be prepared to line up!
Foo Asian Street Food
769 Yates StCasual spot for delicious Asian dishes. Yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
The best bar in Victoria. Period. Their cocktails are creative and delicious. This is a hidden away bar with a den-like vibe. Look for the purple elephant outside.
95 locals recommend
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StThe best bar in Victoria. Period. Their cocktails are creative and delicious. This is a hidden away bar with a den-like vibe. Look for the purple elephant outside.
Great spot for casual beers or cocktails and food. They have a huge waterfront patio and a selection of locally brewed beer.
157 locals recommend
Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift StGreat spot for casual beers or cocktails and food. They have a huge waterfront patio and a selection of locally brewed beer.
A great pub in the heart of the action. They have tasty food and a good selection of drinks. They have a great outdoor patio with views of the harbor.
51 locals recommend
THE LOCAL
1205 Wharf StA great pub in the heart of the action. They have tasty food and a good selection of drinks. They have a great outdoor patio with views of the harbor.
Classic Scottish Pub. It's a bit of a tourist trap but it's a most do for your first trip to Victoria.
119 locals recommend
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StClassic Scottish Pub. It's a bit of a tourist trap but it's a most do for your first trip to Victoria.
Fantastic brewpub with hearty, delicious pub fare. You can walk here along the beautiful seawall walk with sweeping views of the inner harbor. Head across the Johnson street bridge and hang a left.
148 locals recommend
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StFantastic brewpub with hearty, delicious pub fare. You can walk here along the beautiful seawall walk with sweeping views of the inner harbor. Head across the Johnson street bridge and hang a left.
I have a special spot in my heart for this bar. Maybe it just takes me back to my university days. Not the best food or beer, but a cool, dark, moody atmosphere with candles and live music. Great for a rainy day.
14 locals recommend
Smiths Bar & Restaurant
777 Courtney StI have a special spot in my heart for this bar. Maybe it just takes me back to my university days. Not the best food or beer, but a cool, dark, moody atmosphere with candles and live music. Great for a rainy day.
Well aren't you fancy! The Q-bar is located inside the iconic Empress hotel in the heart of the inner harbor. Its a great way to experience the hotel without spending a fortune.
23 locals recommend
Tea at The Empress
721 Government StWell aren't you fancy! The Q-bar is located inside the iconic Empress hotel in the heart of the inner harbor. Its a great way to experience the hotel without spending a fortune.
Entertainment & Activities
They offer incredible whale watching tours on bigger, comfortable boats, or zodiacs for the more adventurous! I've been on two tours with them and saw huge schools of orcas/killer whales both times.
57 locals recommend
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StThey offer incredible whale watching tours on bigger, comfortable boats, or zodiacs for the more adventurous! I've been on two tours with them and saw huge schools of orcas/killer whales both times.
Great spot to rent a kayak or go on a kayak tour up the beautiful Gorge waterway!
17 locals recommend
Ocean River Sports
450 Swift StGreat spot to rent a kayak or go on a kayak tour up the beautiful Gorge waterway!
a great Board Game Cafe. They have every game you can imagine and more! They also have delicious snacks - make sure you grab a milkshake and some candy.
33 locals recommend
Interactivity Board Game Cafe
723 Yates Sta great Board Game Cafe. They have every game you can imagine and more! They also have delicious snacks - make sure you grab a milkshake and some candy.
Sightseeing
The Inner Harbor is the heart of Victoria. Come here for beautiful views of the Empress Hotel, Parliament Building, and the water. You'll often find live music or entertainment.
70 locals recommend
Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StThe Inner Harbor is the heart of Victoria. Come here for beautiful views of the Empress Hotel, Parliament Building, and the water. You'll often find live music or entertainment.
Victoria is is the capital of BC. The Parliament building is worth checking out, and is beautifully lit up at night.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StVictoria is is the capital of BC. The Parliament building is worth checking out, and is beautifully lit up at night.
Check out Chinatown's authentic shops and growing number of new upscale coffee shops and boutiques.
124 locals recommend
Victoria’s Chinatown
500 Fisgard StCheck out Chinatown's authentic shops and growing number of new upscale coffee shops and boutiques.
Parks & Nature
My favorite park in all of Victoria. Beautiful lawns, rock gardens, willow trees hanging over ponds, and endless rows of flowers. There is a petting zoo, playgrounds for kids, and multiple sports pitches. You could spend an entire day exploring this park! The perfect spot for a picnic.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StMy favorite park in all of Victoria. Beautiful lawns, rock gardens, willow trees hanging over ponds, and endless rows of flowers. There is a petting zoo, playgrounds for kids, and multiple sports pitches. You could spend an entire day exploring this park! The perfect spot for a picnic.
This winding road will take you along Victoria's waterfront. There is a great seawall walk you can follow for miles, or there are stairs at many points leading to seemingly endless rocky beaches with unobstructed views of the Olympic mountains. I like to head here for a picnic on the beach.
115 locals recommend
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadThis winding road will take you along Victoria's waterfront. There is a great seawall walk you can follow for miles, or there are stairs at many points leading to seemingly endless rocky beaches with unobstructed views of the Olympic mountains. I like to head here for a picnic on the beach.
Shopping
Indoor/outdoor market square with interesting boutique shops tucked away in brick alleyways.
45 locals recommend
Market Square
560 Johnson StIndoor/outdoor market square with interesting boutique shops tucked away in brick alleyways.
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StNarrow alley with tiny, fun shops tucked in along the sides.
Head to the foot of Johnson street near the water for some of Victoria's trendiest boutiques
38 locals recommend
Johnson Street
Johnson StreetHead to the foot of Johnson street near the water for some of Victoria's trendiest boutiques