Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
It is a great local coffee shop that has fabulous breakfast sandwiches and great coffee!
8 locals recommend
Picnic
506 Fort StIt is a great local coffee shop that has fabulous breakfast sandwiches and great coffee!
Tacofino
760 Pandora AveHas the best tacos in town and is open until 11 - just down Fort street!
This place is great for early bird risers on a budget as well as kids and anyone who loves a great bakery. It has been around Victoria for ages and is an icon in this town. A must go see!
12 locals recommend
The Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop
718 Fort StThis place is great for early bird risers on a budget as well as kids and anyone who loves a great bakery. It has been around Victoria for ages and is an icon in this town. A must go see!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beagle Pub The
301 Cook StCook Street local pub - great food and great ambience!
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government StGreat bands play here and it the iconic irish pub scene!
Sightseeing
Just a short walk away from our home, the seat of the Governor General and is where the Royal family stay when in Victoria. Go walk around the extensive gardens - dogs are ok if on leash and have tea at Rudi's tea room. Inside tours are also available - see posted times on the outside gates.
103 locals recommend
Government House
1401 Rockland AveJust a short walk away from our home, the seat of the Governor General and is where the Royal family stay when in Victoria. Go walk around the extensive gardens - dogs are ok if on leash and have tea at Rudi's tea room. Inside tours are also available - see posted times on the outside gates.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous Gardens, feed the ducks, go to the children's petting zoo - lots to do here! They even have concerts playing at certain times in the year!
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StGorgeous Gardens, feed the ducks, go to the children's petting zoo - lots to do here! They even have concerts playing at certain times in the year!
Arts & Culture
The Ballet, plays, opera - you name it, Victoria has a great cultural scene all year round!
39 locals recommend
Royal Theatre
805 Broughton StThe Ballet, plays, opera - you name it, Victoria has a great cultural scene all year round!
Shopping
Fort street is also called Antique Row and has a myriad of different shops for everyone. It leads directly into the Bay Centre at the foot of it and there is a plethora of shops to look through down there!
14 locals recommend
Fort Street
Fort StreetFort street is also called Antique Row and has a myriad of different shops for everyone. It leads directly into the Bay Centre at the foot of it and there is a plethora of shops to look through down there!
Everything Else
Cook Street
Cook StreetCook Street has everything needed for everyday life.