Guidebook for Victoria
Sightseeing
World-renowned garden. Awe-inspiring landscape. Fireworks on weekends all summer long.
254 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Butchart Gardens
World-renowned garden. Awe-inspiring landscape. Fireworks on weekends all summer long.
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentArchitecture and history collide
Chinatown Walks
Oldest Chinatown on the West coast. A trip back in time.
Possibly the most-photographed building in Victoria - an icon. Come back at night to sit it silhouetted with tiny lights - magnificent & free
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StPossibly the most-photographed building in Victoria - an icon. Come back at night to sit it silhouetted with tiny lights - magnificent & free
The grande olde dame of Victoria who has hosted the famous and royalty over the generations. Possible the second most-photographed building in the city.
The place for High Tea as well.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StThe grande olde dame of Victoria who has hosted the famous and royalty over the generations. Possible the second most-photographed building in the city.
The place for High Tea as well.
Floathomes, fishing boats, the smell of the sea and friendly harbour seals that eat out of your hands.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fisherman's Wharf
12 Erie StFloathomes, fishing boats, the smell of the sea and friendly harbour seals that eat out of your hands.
The cave is at the base of the breakwater, a spectacular walk surrounded by nature.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas RdThe cave is at the base of the breakwater, a spectacular walk surrounded by nature.
Traveling with children? A must-see and must-do for young and young-at-heart.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granja Infantil de Beacon Hill
815 Circle DrTraveling with children? A must-see and must-do for young and young-at-heart.
Ross Bay Villa
1490 Fairfield RdPioneer house saved from the wrecking ball
Free admission to grounds and building. Popular spot for wedding pictures, including mine.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Government House
1401 Rockland AveFree admission to grounds and building. Popular spot for wedding pictures, including mine.
The Butterfly Gardens has just added an Insectarium - full of creepy, crawly and interesting insects. A must see on the way to or from Butchart Gardens.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín de Mariposas Victoria
1461 Benvenuto AveThe Butterfly Gardens has just added an Insectarium - full of creepy, crawly and interesting insects. A must see on the way to or from Butchart Gardens.
Food Scene
10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney StLocal, fresh food
A classic and reasonably-priced family restaurant and bakery for breakfast and brunch.
Cakes to die for.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop
718 Fort StA classic and reasonably-priced family restaurant and bakery for breakfast and brunch.
Cakes to die for.
Better traditional fish & chips than England.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas RdBetter traditional fish & chips than England.
Crust Bakery
730 Fort StOMG, bread to die for.
Sinful decadence. Not your garden-variety chocolates - these have an edge.
Chocolat Chocolatiere De Victoria
703 Fort StSinful decadence. Not your garden-variety chocolates - these have an edge.
Secret nook to impress a date - and they will be impressed.
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StSecret nook to impress a date - and they will be impressed.
Have a hankering for Chinese food? No need to go to Hong Kong for for your fix.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Mee
538 Fisgard StHave a hankering for Chinese food? No need to go to Hong Kong for for your fix.
A different soup every day - and delicious to boot. Served with warm home-made bread. Popular with locals and tourists alike.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StA different soup every day - and delicious to boot. Served with warm home-made bread. Popular with locals and tourists alike.
One of the most popular spots with locals and tourists alike for breakfast and lunch. Go early or be prepared to wait in line.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie AveOne of the most popular spots with locals and tourists alike for breakfast and lunch. Go early or be prepared to wait in line.
Perhaps the best soft ice-cream in town. Think twice before you order the large cone :-)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beacon Drive In Ltd
126 Douglas StPerhaps the best soft ice-cream in town. Think twice before you order the large cone :-)
Dockside seafood restaurant with fish tacos to die for.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StDockside seafood restaurant with fish tacos to die for.
Chef Peter Zambri and his sister Jo has been inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame.
Their restaurant has been one of the most popular in Victoria for the last 18 years.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zambri's
820 Yates StChef Peter Zambri and his sister Jo has been inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame.
Their restaurant has been one of the most popular in Victoria for the last 18 years.
Nominated for the most creative restaurant by the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame.
Eggs Benedict to die for.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StNominated for the most creative restaurant by the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame.
Eggs Benedict to die for.
Parks & Nature
Best place to feed ducks and take pictures with peacocks.
503 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StBest place to feed ducks and take pictures with peacocks.
The spot to visit to get a good lay of the land
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Mount Tolmie
The spot to visit to get a good lay of the land
This is the 'garden that love built'. History includes a fairytale story of a prince and princess and their surrogate child. Small cafe on site as well
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdThis is the 'garden that love built'. History includes a fairytale story of a prince and princess and their surrogate child. Small cafe on site as well
Fly kites, watch sailboats, feed seagulls or dip your toe in the Pacific at this iconic landmark. Car-friendly as well
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Clover Point
1250 Dallas RdFly kites, watch sailboats, feed seagulls or dip your toe in the Pacific at this iconic landmark. Car-friendly as well
Arts & Culture
Museo Real de BC
675 Belleville StWorld class.
The place to see fine collection of Asian and Westcoast art
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss StThe place to see fine collection of Asian and Westcoast art
Fan of Westcoast artist Emily Carr? Walk in her footsteps and more.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Emily Carr House
207 Government StFan of Westcoast artist Emily Carr? Walk in her footsteps and more.
Essentials
Nice mix of groceries, food and other essentials
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
1701 Douglas StNice mix of groceries, food and other essentials
Entertainment & Activities
The name says it all. A great collection of miniatures that has been delighting guests for decades.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mundo en Miniatura
649 Humboldt StThe name says it all. A great collection of miniatures that has been delighting guests for decades.