Guidebook for Victoria, BC
Sightseeing
Butchard Gardens has been designated a natural historical site of Canada, having been receiving visitors to view the spectacular gardens for over 100 years. They also host Afternoon Tea (reservations recomended). If you are visiting during the Christmas Season the light display is spectacular.
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The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveButchard Gardens has been designated a natural historical site of Canada, having been receiving visitors to view the spectacular gardens for over 100 years. They also host Afternoon Tea (reservations recomended). If you are visiting during the Christmas Season the light display is spectacular.
Neat little spot to check out close to the Breakwater which is highly recommended for anyone who likes walks and the Ocean.
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Ogden Point Sundial
211 Dallas RdNeat little spot to check out close to the Breakwater which is highly recommended for anyone who likes walks and the Ocean.
Walking out to the lighthouse on the Breakwater is a great way to get your steps in and take in the Pacific Ocean without going out on a boat (if it is windy be prepared to get wet!)
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The Breakwater
The BreakwaterWalking out to the lighthouse on the Breakwater is a great way to get your steps in and take in the Pacific Ocean without going out on a boat (if it is windy be prepared to get wet!)
If you have a vehicle, are visting in the summer and want a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy I highly recommend tubing on Lake Cowichan River. What used to be a secret spot that only locals knew about now has a tour company who will provide the tubes as well as transportation so you do not have to walk back to your vehicle.
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Lake Cowichan River Tubing
109 S Shore RdIf you have a vehicle, are visting in the summer and want a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy I highly recommend tubing on Lake Cowichan River. What used to be a secret spot that only locals knew about now has a tour company who will provide the tubes as well as transportation so you do not have to walk back to your vehicle.
The float homes are a neat part of Victoria living. You can walk amongst the houses and grab a bite to eat, there is always fresh seafood although I do recommend Red Fish Blue Fish in the inner harbour for fish and chips.
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StThe float homes are a neat part of Victoria living. You can walk amongst the houses and grab a bite to eat, there is always fresh seafood although I do recommend Red Fish Blue Fish in the inner harbour for fish and chips.
Otherwise known as the Pickle Boats these are a fun experience. They will transport you from various points along the Victoria harbour, the most common being to Fisherman's Wharf as it is quite a walk from downtown.
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Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetOtherwise known as the Pickle Boats these are a fun experience. They will transport you from various points along the Victoria harbour, the most common being to Fisherman's Wharf as it is quite a walk from downtown.
Epic views! Situated on the traditional territory of the Malahat Nation, this outdoor attraction is about a 35-minute drive north of Victoria.
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Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyEpic views! Situated on the traditional territory of the Malahat Nation, this outdoor attraction is about a 35-minute drive north of Victoria.
Popular place to enjoy the sounds and smells of the Pacific Ocean and, if you are lucky, view a whale or two! Whales can often been seen from the land at Esquimalt Lagoon you just have to be there at the right time. What you may see for wildlife is of course seasonally dependent.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Popular place to enjoy the sounds and smells of the Pacific Ocean and, if you are lucky, view a whale or two! Whales can often been seen from the land at Esquimalt Lagoon you just have to be there at the right time. What you may see for wildlife is of course seasonally dependent.
A beautiful castle with impeccable grounds. Step back into the past with a tour of one of Victoria's most notable attractions.
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Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentA beautiful castle with impeccable grounds. Step back into the past with a tour of one of Victoria's most notable attractions.
Food scene
Best Fish & Chips in Victoria but there are often lines. Located right downtown off of Wharf street there is lots to see as you wait for your order. (No inside dinning)
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StBest Fish & Chips in Victoria but there are often lines. Located right downtown off of Wharf street there is lots to see as you wait for your order. (No inside dinning)
Amazing little spot for lunch, request a koshitsu room for a more private and authentic experience.
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Koto Sushi Izakaya
510 Fort StAmazing little spot for lunch, request a koshitsu room for a more private and authentic experience.
Excellent Japanese Tappenyaki experience where the chef cooks right in front of you. Having been to many Tappenyaki restaurants our family prefers the steak sauce at Japanese Village. While they traditionally offer steak sauce for your rice, adding some of the ginger sauce is my favorite way to eat my rice.
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The Japanese Village Restaurant
734 Broughton StExcellent Japanese Tappenyaki experience where the chef cooks right in front of you. Having been to many Tappenyaki restaurants our family prefers the steak sauce at Japanese Village. While they traditionally offer steak sauce for your rice, adding some of the ginger sauce is my favorite way to eat my rice.
In the summer the patio at Belville's is only rivalled by the Patio at the Rooftop Patio at the Strathcona Hotel. Both give a vacation vibe that you might otherwise get in a a tropical country and the food is comparable at both places.
Belleville's Watering Hole & Diner
427 Belleville StIn the summer the patio at Belville's is only rivalled by the Patio at the Rooftop Patio at the Strathcona Hotel. Both give a vacation vibe that you might otherwise get in a a tropical country and the food is comparable at both places.
The best patio view in the city. Food is decent pub style food and the bonus is that they also have beach volleyball courts available for rent (reservations recommended).
Rooftop Patio
919 Douglas StreetThe best patio view in the city. Food is decent pub style food and the bonus is that they also have beach volleyball courts available for rent (reservations recommended).
If you are looking for amazing food and an epic date night this is the place to go. It is a historic tudor style building with a large dinning hall, its like looking back a century. Prices are comparable to the Keg but the food is way better. They have an inhouse Chef who comes up with new and creative menus throughout the year and we have yet to be disappointed.
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Fireside Grill
4509 W Saanich RdIf you are looking for amazing food and an epic date night this is the place to go. It is a historic tudor style building with a large dinning hall, its like looking back a century. Prices are comparable to the Keg but the food is way better. They have an inhouse Chef who comes up with new and creative menus throughout the year and we have yet to be disappointed.
Excellent for date night, anniversaries, birthdays etc. The views of Victoria from 18 stories up are stunning. They also have a chef who appears to focus on creating fresh new menus using locally sourced ingredients. A bit pricy though so if you are looking for a affordable option check out my other recommendations.
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Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar
740 Burdett AveExcellent for date night, anniversaries, birthdays etc. The views of Victoria from 18 stories up are stunning. They also have a chef who appears to focus on creating fresh new menus using locally sourced ingredients. A bit pricy though so if you are looking for a affordable option check out my other recommendations.