Guidebook for Victoria
Shopping
Fine chocolates that are fit for the Queen. Turns out she has them sent her way from time to time.
10 locals recommend
Rogers' Chocolates
913 Government StFine chocolates that are fit for the Queen. Turns out she has them sent her way from time to time.
Eclectic Gallery
2170 Oak Bay AveLocal artists have their creations stocked here for you to enjoy and buy
Food Scene
Great food for all times of the day. A quick snack or a meal, it's fine dining in a casual setting and one of Victoria's best secrets.
12 locals recommend
de'lish caters
677 St Patrick StGreat food for all times of the day. A quick snack or a meal, it's fine dining in a casual setting and one of Victoria's best secrets.
Another great place to get fine food in a cafe setting. They also sell delicacies for your own cooking adventures.
39 locals recommend
Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay AveAnother great place to get fine food in a cafe setting. They also sell delicacies for your own cooking adventures.
Blighty's Bistro
2006 Oak Bay AveGreat Canadian food in a relaxed environment
Oak Bay Bon Sushi
1467 Hampshire RdThe interior is pretty simple, but the sushi is great
Some of the best coffee on the west coast is here. Stop by to experiment with some of their unique brewing methods
104 locals recommend
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StSome of the best coffee on the west coast is here. Stop by to experiment with some of their unique brewing methods
Nice cafe in a quiet spot with lots of greenery to look at
16 locals recommend
Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
2164 McNeill AveNice cafe in a quiet spot with lots of greenery to look at
Everything Else
Book fishing charters, rent kayaks, meet local sailors and eat at their restaurant. A great place to see some nice boats and get out on the water.
55 locals recommend
Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrBook fishing charters, rent kayaks, meet local sailors and eat at their restaurant. A great place to see some nice boats and get out on the water.
Arts & Culture
Winchester Galleries
2260 Oak Bay AveLocal art gallery featuring famous and up and coming artists.
2223 Oak Bay Ave
2223 Oak Bay AvenueAnother excellent art gallery to view
Sightseeing
Walbran Park
141 Denison RdAmazing views of Victoria, the ocean and Olympic mountains
Drinks & Nightlife
Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View StAwesome live music with great acts booked here
Capital Ballroom
858 Yates StCheck in advance for music. Some great shows in a small venue.
Vis-a-Vis
2232 Oak Bay AveGreat wine bar with local food and wine
Great pub with live music on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Excellent local beer and character.
53 locals recommend
Penny Farthing Public House
2228 Oak Bay AveGreat pub with live music on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Excellent local beer and character.
Parks & Nature
Very nice park with interesting ponds and a small petting zoo for the kids
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StVery nice park with interesting ponds and a small petting zoo for the kids
Anderson Hill Park
572 Island RdIncredible views of the ocean and mountains.
McMicking Point
659 Radcliffe LnVery good place to explore the tidal zone and sea life of the Pacific ocean
Trafalgar Park
240 King George TerraceImpressive views and a nice walk up
Gonzales Beach
Good shallow beach for swimming
McNeill Bay
Beach DriveBeach access for swimming and walking