Guidebook for Victoria

Carol
Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

There's nothing better than this 15 minute down walk through the neighbourhood and ravine to this newly renovated pub and restaurant right on the ocean!
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The Beach House Restaurant
5109 Cordova Bay Rd
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There's nothing better than this 15 minute down walk through the neighbourhood and ravine to this newly renovated pub and restaurant right on the ocean!
You sit right above the ocean and can see boats in the harbour as you look across to the bay where Butcharts Garden is. Rent kayaks here before you head up for a drink and good pub food.
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Brentwood Bay Resort
849 Verdier Ave
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You sit right above the ocean and can see boats in the harbour as you look across to the bay where Butcharts Garden is. Rent kayaks here before you head up for a drink and good pub food.
Only a 5 minute drive from my house, the Med Grill is consistently easy and good food. Call first for a reservation on weekends or holidays.
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Med Grill Royal Oak
4512 W Saanich Rd
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Only a 5 minute drive from my house, the Med Grill is consistently easy and good food. Call first for a reservation on weekends or holidays.
This is a fabulous place to go for breakfast or brunch. Locally sourced food whenever possible, large servings and a very fun vibe.
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The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan Ave
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This is a fabulous place to go for breakfast or brunch. Locally sourced food whenever possible, large servings and a very fun vibe.
At the end of the breakwater, which I highly recommend you walk out and back on, they serve basic food overlooking the ocean. It's wonderful here on a sunny day or to storm watch.
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Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas Rd
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At the end of the breakwater, which I highly recommend you walk out and back on, they serve basic food overlooking the ocean. It's wonderful here on a sunny day or to storm watch.
This is where we go for a special dinner. Try to sit outside if you can, although tables there are hard to get and can't be reserved. Try the Salada Funghi and the halibut with blackberries. Mmmmm.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
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This is where we go for a special dinner. Try to sit outside if you can, although tables there are hard to get and can't be reserved. Try the Salada Funghi and the halibut with blackberries. Mmmmm.
Consistently very good, authentic Thai food with generous portions. You'll probably bring leftovers home. This location isn't as busy as the others and only 5 minutes drive from my place. Excellent.
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Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Broadmead)
777 Royal Oak Dr
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Consistently very good, authentic Thai food with generous portions. You'll probably bring leftovers home. This location isn't as busy as the others and only 5 minutes drive from my place. Excellent.
Excellent location. Call and reserve on weekends or in the summer. Good food, great atmosphere. Kid friendly. Walk along the causeway before or after to see buskers and interesting boats, etc.
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Milestones
2401 Millstream Rd
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Excellent location. Call and reserve on weekends or in the summer. Good food, great atmosphere. Kid friendly. Walk along the causeway before or after to see buskers and interesting boats, etc.
Really good food!
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort St
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Really good food!
A Victoria staple for years- excellent French food. Small and they don't take reservations so you usually have to get there at opening or be prepared to wait.
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Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
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A Victoria staple for years- excellent French food. Small and they don't take reservations so you usually have to get there at opening or be prepared to wait.

Shopping

Locally owned grocery store, restaurant and deli, gift shops, art gallery, nursery, spa, VQA wine shop... it's all here!
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Mattick's Farm
5325 Cordova Bay Rd
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Locally owned grocery store, restaurant and deli, gift shops, art gallery, nursery, spa, VQA wine shop... it's all here!
About a 7 minute drive the Broadmead Shopping Centre has everything you need; Thrifty's grocery store, Starbucks, liquor store, Romeo's pizza, Baan Thai restaurant, CIBC, Canadian Tire, Pharmasave....
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Broadmead Village Shopping Centre
777 Royal Oak Dr
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About a 7 minute drive the Broadmead Shopping Centre has everything you need; Thrifty's grocery store, Starbucks, liquor store, Romeo's pizza, Baan Thai restaurant, CIBC, Canadian Tire, Pharmasave....

Everything Else

Word has it this is the best whale watching company in Victoria. Keep you eye out for coupons, discounts.
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PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf St
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Word has it this is the best whale watching company in Victoria. Keep you eye out for coupons, discounts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Symphony Vineyards is owned and operated by my friend's nephew who is knowledgeable and unpretentious and makes lovely wine.
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Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield Rd
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Symphony Vineyards is owned and operated by my friend's nephew who is knowledgeable and unpretentious and makes lovely wine.
There's a restaurant downstairs and pub upstairs. Food is good and locally sourced. View from upstairs is fantastic and you can walk all along the ocean here. Highly recommend a drink upstairs at happy hour!
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine St
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There's a restaurant downstairs and pub upstairs. Food is good and locally sourced. View from upstairs is fantastic and you can walk all along the ocean here. Highly recommend a drink upstairs at happy hour!
Fun, good food and drinks. In good weather it's a great place to go for a drink on the outdoor patio!
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Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift St
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Fun, good food and drinks. In good weather it's a great place to go for a drink on the outdoor patio!
Go for a drink on the patio overlooking the outdoor pool and enjoy the fabulous ocean in front of you. It's always windy and in the shade so bring warm clothes even on a hot day.
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Oak Bay Beach Hotel
1175 Beach Dr
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Go for a drink on the patio overlooking the outdoor pool and enjoy the fabulous ocean in front of you. It's always windy and in the shade so bring warm clothes even on a hot day.

Entertainment & Activities

The Commonwealth Place houses a huge pool with diving towers and springboards, fun water slide, wave pool with a ship for younger kids, hot tub, workout room, drop in fitness classes and a library.
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Dr
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The Commonwealth Place houses a huge pool with diving towers and springboards, fun water slide, wave pool with a ship for younger kids, hot tub, workout room, drop in fitness classes and a library.
Right across the highway from my place! 11 km running/ walking trail that's mostly shaded, swimming at Beaver or Hamsterly Beach, great play place for children at Beaver Lake.
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Regionalny Park Elk/Beaver Lake
5267 Patricia Bay Highway
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Right across the highway from my place! 11 km running/ walking trail that's mostly shaded, swimming at Beaver or Hamsterly Beach, great play place for children at Beaver Lake.
Fabulous ocean view 18 hole golf course
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Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova Bay Rd
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Fabulous ocean view 18 hole golf course
First class museum, great First Nations displays.
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St
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First class museum, great First Nations displays.

Essentials

Another locally owned and operated fun market that has great produce etc. Lots of great prices and locally sourced products whenever possible. I love the Root Cellar and get most of my fruits and vegetables here.
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie Ave
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Another locally owned and operated fun market that has great produce etc. Lots of great prices and locally sourced products whenever possible. I love the Root Cellar and get most of my fruits and vegetables here.
Located at Mattick's Farm, this is where I go all the time for local produce and locally sourced food. It's small with great service and a market rather than big grocery store atmosphere.
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Red Barn Market
611 Brookside Rd
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Located at Mattick's Farm, this is where I go all the time for local produce and locally sourced food. It's small with great service and a market rather than big grocery store atmosphere.

Sightseeing

World famous extensive gardens that are beautiful in every season. Try to go very early or later in the day to avoid the tour buses and crowds. Dining room is lovely for a special dinner but reservations are required quite a bit ahead of time.
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Butchart Gardens
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World famous extensive gardens that are beautiful in every season. Try to go very early or later in the day to avoid the tour buses and crowds. Dining room is lovely for a special dinner but reservations are required quite a bit ahead of time.