Guidebook for Victoria
Parks & Nature
Playground for kids, plus picnic tables and a walking trail through the park area or through the rhododenrons.
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Playfair Park
1198 Rock StPlayground for kids, plus picnic tables and a walking trail through the park area or through the rhododenrons.
A well maintained chip trail runs around the entire community golf course (and past the sanctuary bird pond at the north end of the course). Full loop is 5km, or 2.5km half loop (with a cut across at the club house). Trail start is about 5-10 min walk from our house.
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Cedar Hill Golf Course Chip Trail Loop
Cedar Hill Golf Course Chip Trail LoopA well maintained chip trail runs around the entire community golf course (and past the sanctuary bird pond at the north end of the course). Full loop is 5km, or 2.5km half loop (with a cut across at the club house). Trail start is about 5-10 min walk from our house.
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers.
Rithet's Bog Park
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers.
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers. Note: Board walk is closed summer 2018 for upgrades; the nature house is still open though.
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Swan Lake
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers. Note: Board walk is closed summer 2018 for upgrades; the nature house is still open though.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd Open 24hrs
Lots of local produce and health-eating grocery options, plus a non-chain coffee shop next door that serves an amazing tumeric latte. A 20-min walk from the house.
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveLots of local produce and health-eating grocery options, plus a non-chain coffee shop next door that serves an amazing tumeric latte. A 20-min walk from the house.
Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard StFood Scene
Authentic, super yummy, and within walking distance.
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The Italian Bakery
3197 Quadra StAuthentic, super yummy, and within walking distance.
Despite the name they no longer serve Fish & Chips, but they have great Chinese takeaway options.
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Halibut House
3500 Quadra StDespite the name they no longer serve Fish & Chips, but they have great Chinese takeaway options.
Burgers for everyone, from the meat-eaters to the vegetarian s and those who are gluten-free. Tip: After 9pm, burgers are 50% discounted if you order a drink.
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Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Burgers for everyone, from the meat-eaters to the vegetarian s and those who are gluten-free. Tip: After 9pm, burgers are 50% discounted if you order a drink.
Good food at reasonable prices. 15-20 min walk (or 5 min drive) from the house. Has a little outside patio. Love their Pho!
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Vietnam House Restaurant
3189 Quadra StGood food at reasonable prices. 15-20 min walk (or 5 min drive) from the house. Has a little outside patio. Love their Pho!
While the Sunday brunch is fabulous, I primarily go here for the Farm-to-Table Three Course Dinner Menu ($28) that gets updated based on the season, and great wine list. Located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Fireside Grill, is a wonderful place to enjoy affordable fine dining with a partner, or a large group.
Originally a Tudor revival house built as an English-style tea and dance room in 1939 (the "Royal Oak Inn"), the building and property were refurbished in the 80s to create the Fireside Grill.
Indoor seating plus two heated exterior patio options, set amidst towering oak trees and landscaped gardens.
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Fireside Grill
4509 W Saanich RdWhile the Sunday brunch is fabulous, I primarily go here for the Farm-to-Table Three Course Dinner Menu ($28) that gets updated based on the season, and great wine list. Located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Fireside Grill, is a wonderful place to enjoy affordable fine dining with a partner, or a large group.
Originally a Tudor revival house built as an English-style tea and dance room in 1939 (the "Royal Oak Inn"), the building and property were refurbished in the 80s to create the Fireside Grill.
Indoor seating plus two heated exterior patio options, set amidst towering oak trees and landscaped gardens.
Shopping
While the parking can be a bit confusing, here you'll find a collection of places to eat (from coffee bars, to sushi, to Noodle Box, and more), a local library, plus a mix of clothing shops, and big chain/big box staples from Whole Foods to Petcetera to Walmart.
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Uptown Boulevard
Uptown BoulevardWhile the parking can be a bit confusing, here you'll find a collection of places to eat (from coffee bars, to sushi, to Noodle Box, and more), a local library, plus a mix of clothing shops, and big chain/big box staples from Whole Foods to Petcetera to Walmart.
The Saanich Farmers' Market operates at this location, 10am-2pm on Sundays, throughout the months of July and August each summer (July 8-Aug 26 this year).
http://saanichfarmersmarket.com/
Braefoot Community Association
1440 Harrop RoadThe Saanich Farmers' Market operates at this location, 10am-2pm on Sundays, throughout the months of July and August each summer (July 8-Aug 26 this year).
http://saanichfarmersmarket.com/