Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Tomley's Market
716 Johnson StreetMarket On Yates
903 Yates StArts & Culture
Mużew Reali BC
675 Belleville StIl-Kastell Craigdarroch
1050 Joan CrescentEmily Carr House
207 Government StTour the famous artist's house.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StSightseeing
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StThis hotel is famous for it's "high tea" experience, where varieties of tea and decadent pastries are served.
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StThis hotel is famous for it's "high tea" experience, where varieties of tea and decadent pastries are served.
Beautiful botanical gardens, not within walking distance (25 minutes by car, 50 minutes by bus). It's worth it though!
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Butchart Gardens
Beautiful botanical gardens, not within walking distance (25 minutes by car, 50 minutes by bus). It's worth it though!
You can walk here or take a water taxi. Little neighbourhood of colourful floating homes. Remember that even though it's a popular location, people live here, so please be mindful of that when exploring or taking pictures. If you're lucky you might see a sea lion. there's also a number of great seafood restaurants in the area, from fish n chips to sushi burritos!
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StYou can walk here or take a water taxi. Little neighbourhood of colourful floating homes. Remember that even though it's a popular location, people live here, so please be mindful of that when exploring or taking pictures. If you're lucky you might see a sea lion. there's also a number of great seafood restaurants in the area, from fish n chips to sushi burritos!
Entertainment & Activities
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St Good for kids.
Half off movies on Tuesdays, and huge comfy reclinable seats.
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Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StHalf off movies on Tuesdays, and huge comfy reclinable seats.
Escape Warriors
1111 Blanshard StParks & Nature
Lots of places to explore in this park. There's a petting zoo open at select times during the year, peacocks roam freely, and it's very close to the beach.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StLots of places to explore in this park. There's a petting zoo open at select times during the year, peacocks roam freely, and it's very close to the beach.
You can either hike or drive up to see a stunning view of the city.
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Park ta 'Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadYou can either hike or drive up to see a stunning view of the city.
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailCasual trail for walking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yates Street Taphouse
759 Yates StThey serve peanuts and you throw the shells on the ground (not 100% positive if they do anymore, you'll have to let me know). And the walls are covered in unique items, mainly bras.
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Big Bad Johns
919 Douglas StThey serve peanuts and you throw the shells on the ground (not 100% positive if they do anymore, you'll have to let me know). And the walls are covered in unique items, mainly bras.
You can play darts here. It can get pretty crowded and turns into more of a club on Fridays and Saturdays even though it's mainly a pub.
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Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas StreetYou can play darts here. It can get pretty crowded and turns into more of a club on Fridays and Saturdays even though it's mainly a pub.
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StThere's often live, authentic Irish music.
Worth stopping by just to poke your head in or take a lap around inside. This historic building used to be the first banks in Canada. Serves surprisingly good food for being a pub. Live music every night.
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Bard & Banker
1022 Government StWorth stopping by just to poke your head in or take a lap around inside. This historic building used to be the first banks in Canada. Serves surprisingly good food for being a pub. Live music every night.
Probably the most popular club, but generally a younger crowd. If you make a guest list online and show up before 11pm, you can skip the line and get in without paying cover. Plus, once you get stamped, you can leave and come back later.
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Distrikt
919 Douglas StProbably the most popular club, but generally a younger crowd. If you make a guest list online and show up before 11pm, you can skip the line and get in without paying cover. Plus, once you get stamped, you can leave and come back later.
On Mondays they have "90's Night" and it turns into more of a club than a bar.
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Lucky Bar
517 Yates StOn Mondays they have "90's Night" and it turns into more of a club than a bar.
Food Scene
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdAgrius
732 Yates StSmall local Japanese restaurant in the mall across the street, best for takeout and has great sushi with pretty large portions for the price. I've gotten food from here for years and the owners are always so happy and kind. Closes somewhat early though, so it's best for lunch or early dinner.
Sushi Time Express
735 Yates StSmall local Japanese restaurant in the mall across the street, best for takeout and has great sushi with pretty large portions for the price. I've gotten food from here for years and the owners are always so happy and kind. Closes somewhat early though, so it's best for lunch or early dinner.
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StTacofino
760 Pandora Ave Great burritos, and open later than most restaurants.
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StThe meals here are $5 and are a normal portion. Sometimes the service takes a while but the value is amazing.
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El Furniture Warehouse
533 Yates StThe meals here are $5 and are a normal portion. Sometimes the service takes a while but the value is amazing.
Local artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurateurs.
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Il-Market Pubbliku Victoria fil-Hudson
1701 Douglas StLocal artisans, farmers, butchers, bakers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurateurs.