Guidebook for Victoria
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little neighbourhood pub, favourite among locals and the college crowd too!
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Maude Hunter's Pub
3810 Shelbourne StGreat little neighbourhood pub, favourite among locals and the college crowd too!
BC Liquor Stores
1960 Foul Bay RdLiquor Store
Thrifty Foods Liquor University Heights
3960 Shelbourne StGood Selection of local brews and wines
McRae's Restaurant Ltd
1652 McRae AveEssentials
Excellent Grocery Store, close by with everything you could need as well as a Deli and Asian Food Section
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Shelbourne Plaza - Fairway Market
3651 Shelbourne StExcellent Grocery Store, close by with everything you could need as well as a Deli and Asian Food Section
Grocery store offering a deli, pizza takeout, open 24 hours a day.
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Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdGrocery store offering a deli, pizza takeout, open 24 hours a day.
Save-On-Foods
3170 Tillicum RdGrocery Store Offering a deli and daily essentials
Outstanding selection of Organic Produce, featuring many local producers. Fantastic Deli and flower shop
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveOutstanding selection of Organic Produce, featuring many local producers. Fantastic Deli and flower shop
Great little bakery that opens early (07:00) and serves up some delicious breads, buns and seasonal treats. This is not a restaurant, just a place to purchase your baked goodies and go.
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COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StGreat little bakery that opens early (07:00) and serves up some delicious breads, buns and seasonal treats. This is not a restaurant, just a place to purchase your baked goodies and go.
Shopping
Hillside Shopping Centre
1644 Hillside AveMayfair Shopping Centre
3147 Douglas StUptown
3440 Saanich RdArts & Culture
Founded in 1886, the Royal British Columbia Museum consists of The Province of British Columbia's natural and human history museum as well as the British Columbia Provincial Archives. The museum is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
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Museo Real de BC
675 Belleville StFounded in 1886, the Royal British Columbia Museum consists of The Province of British Columbia's natural and human history museum as well as the British Columbia Provincial Archives. The museum is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
When it first opened in 1951, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibited art in the historic 1889 mansion that is now adjacent to its seven modern galleries. With almost 20,000 works of art, the Art Gallery has the largest public collection in BC and is a vibrant and active part of Victoria's artist community.
http://aggv.ca/about-gallery
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StWhen it first opened in 1951, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibited art in the historic 1889 mansion that is now adjacent to its seven modern galleries. With almost 20,000 works of art, the Art Gallery has the largest public collection in BC and is a vibrant and active part of Victoria's artist community.
http://aggv.ca/about-gallery
Sightseeing
These internationally acclaimed floral display gardens, and National Historic Site of Canada, started over 100 years ago and remain privately owned by the family. Jennie Butchart wanted to make her husband's depleted limestone quarry look better and the result is the Sunken Garden. Other gardens include the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. The gardens are meticulously maintained and provide a riot of colour for much of the year. During the summer, special lighting subtly illuminates the gardens, musical entertainment takes place on the Concert Lawn, and there are ten spectacular Saturday night Firework Shows. The Magic of Christmas season also has beautiful lighting a
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Butchart Gardens
These internationally acclaimed floral display gardens, and National Historic Site of Canada, started over 100 years ago and remain privately owned by the family. Jennie Butchart wanted to make her husband's depleted limestone quarry look better and the result is the Sunken Garden. Other gardens include the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. The gardens are meticulously maintained and provide a riot of colour for much of the year. During the summer, special lighting subtly illuminates the gardens, musical entertainment takes place on the Concert Lawn, and there are ten spectacular Saturday night Firework Shows. The Magic of Christmas season also has beautiful lighting a
Craigdarroch Castle is a legendary castle in Victoria that was built between 1887 and 1890 by Robert Dunsmuir, a rich Scottish immigrant. The wealth of the Dunsmuir family can be easily seen in the entire structure of the castle, from the 4 floors that comprise it to the furnishings and beautiful woodwork. The castle was built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and is today a National Historical Site.
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Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCraigdarroch Castle is a legendary castle in Victoria that was built between 1887 and 1890 by Robert Dunsmuir, a rich Scottish immigrant. The wealth of the Dunsmuir family can be easily seen in the entire structure of the castle, from the 4 floors that comprise it to the furnishings and beautiful woodwork. The castle was built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and is today a National Historical Site.
Government House of British Columbia is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as well as that in Victoria of the Canadian monarch, and has casually been described as "the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians.
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Government House
1401 Rockland AveGovernment House of British Columbia is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as well as that in Victoria of the Canadian monarch, and has casually been described as "the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians.
Victoria Inner Harbour - This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour.
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David Foster Way
David Foster Way Victoria Inner Harbour - This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour.
Sidney by the sea -
Sidney is situated amidst the Gulf Islands with Mount Baker in the distance. You will quickly discover why we are fortunate to live, work and play in this community where you can experience the relaxed atmosphere of a small seaside town and enjoy all the advantages of the big city.
http://www.sidney.ca/About_Sidney.htm
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Sidney B.C. station
Sidney by the sea -
Sidney is situated amidst the Gulf Islands with Mount Baker in the distance. You will quickly discover why we are fortunate to live, work and play in this community where you can experience the relaxed atmosphere of a small seaside town and enjoy all the advantages of the big city.
http://www.sidney.ca/About_Sidney.htm
Parks & Nature
With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StWith over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.
Officially named in 1934, Mt. Tolmie attained its name from Dr. William Frazer Tolmie, a surgeon and biologist with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Panoramic views of Saanich and Victoria across to the Olympic Mountain Range and to Mt. Baker in the Cascades will entice you to hike to the 120m elevation of the summit. The combination of built forms (such as the water reservoir) and natural pathways through the rocky outcrops provide many different places to explore.
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Mount Tolmie
Officially named in 1934, Mt. Tolmie attained its name from Dr. William Frazer Tolmie, a surgeon and biologist with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Panoramic views of Saanich and Victoria across to the Olympic Mountain Range and to Mt. Baker in the Cascades will entice you to hike to the 120m elevation of the summit. The combination of built forms (such as the water reservoir) and natural pathways through the rocky outcrops provide many different places to explore.
This is the largest and most magnificent park administered by Saanich. Walk the shores of Cordova Bay, hike trails lush with the abundance of ferns and wildflowers towered by Douglas fir and Cedar trees. Trails as well as a paved - but steep - park road lead you to the summit. From the parking lot at the top a walking trail leads you to the summit elevation of 213m. This 360o lookout is spectacular with views of rural Saanich, the city lights of Victoria, and further, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
Mount Douglas Park beach is a long sandy beach and accessed via trail off main parking lot near Shelbourne/Ash intersection. Washrooms and playground are also off main park
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Parque Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadThis is the largest and most magnificent park administered by Saanich. Walk the shores of Cordova Bay, hike trails lush with the abundance of ferns and wildflowers towered by Douglas fir and Cedar trees. Trails as well as a paved - but steep - park road lead you to the summit. From the parking lot at the top a walking trail leads you to the summit elevation of 213m. This 360o lookout is spectacular with views of rural Saanich, the city lights of Victoria, and further, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
Mount Douglas Park beach is a long sandy beach and accessed via trail off main parking lot near Shelbourne/Ash intersection. Washrooms and playground are also off main park
The unique Cadboro-Gyro Park has a large waterfront that attracts residents throughout the region. It is within easy walking distance of Cadboro Bay Village and the University of Victoria.
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Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadThe unique Cadboro-Gyro Park has a large waterfront that attracts residents throughout the region. It is within easy walking distance of Cadboro Bay Village and the University of Victoria.
Food scene
Restaurants & Cafes
Did you say Ramen? Great little spot to enjoy some traditional Japanese Ramen. There are also a few other dishes on the menu worth trying out.
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Kuma Noodle Japan
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdDid you say Ramen? Great little spot to enjoy some traditional Japanese Ramen. There are also a few other dishes on the menu worth trying out.
Fish and Chips that you will write home about. Expect to wait, but it is worth it.
Naughty Nellie's Not Just Fish & Chips
4081 Shelbourne StFish and Chips that you will write home about. Expect to wait, but it is worth it.
Starbucks
4077 Shelbourne StFor the Starbucks lover, it's close and has lots of parking
Not so much restaurant as a pizza by the slice take out and delivery place. Good go to for a quick bite while shopping or on the run.
Oregano's Pizza Shelbourne
3615 Shelbourne StNot so much restaurant as a pizza by the slice take out and delivery place. Good go to for a quick bite while shopping or on the run.
Very reasonable price take out freshly made sushi and other Japanese fare.
Also sells Japanese Groceries.
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Fujiya Foods - Victoria
3624 Shelbourne StVery reasonable price take out freshly made sushi and other Japanese fare.
Also sells Japanese Groceries.
Local Coffee Shop / Bakery with breakfasts served daily.
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The Urban Cup Cafe
3690 Shelbourne StLocal Coffee Shop / Bakery with breakfasts served daily.
1550's Pub Style Restaurant
1550 Cedar Hill Cross RdExcellent place to visit for Mediterranean dishes, takeout pizza and Donairs. Huge selection of Mediterranean Olives, Oils, Dry Foods, Breads, Jams, Honey, etc. Worth a visit.
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Fig Mediterranean Deli
1551 Cedar Hill Cross RdExcellent place to visit for Mediterranean dishes, takeout pizza and Donairs. Huge selection of Mediterranean Olives, Oils, Dry Foods, Breads, Jams, Honey, etc. Worth a visit.
Great place to hang out, have a drink, people watch and enjoy some great food.
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Cactus Club Cafe
1125 Douglas StGreat place to hang out, have a drink, people watch and enjoy some great food.
Great view of Victoria Harbour.
Nice place for a special occasion.
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Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
2 Paul Kane PlGreat view of Victoria Harbour.
Nice place for a special occasion.
Breakfast and Brunch to last the day. One of, if not the best place in Victoria to start your day!
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald StBreakfast and Brunch to last the day. One of, if not the best place in Victoria to start your day!
Nubo Japanese Tapas
739 Pandora AveBest Japanse Foods in Victoria!