Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Pilgrim Coffee House
1910 Sooke RdGreat Coffee, Friendly Staff, Kid Friendly
Amazing Burgers, and 1/2 price after 9pm with the purchase of any beverage.
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Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Amazing Burgers, and 1/2 price after 9pm with the purchase of any beverage.
Kon Thai Eating House
3194 Jacklin RdGreat Thai Food, small and local
COBS Bread
2955 Phipps RdGood bakery chain
Poncho's Cafe & Catering
755 Goldstream AveGreat Coffee (Drumroaster), good location downtown Langford
Great Coffee Shop, excellent people, food and coffee.
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The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace RdGreat Coffee Shop, excellent people, food and coffee.
Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveRestaurant/Bar, good food.
Amazing coffee and doughnuts (if you can't get there in time before the doughnuts sell out)
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Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StAmazing coffee and doughnuts (if you can't get there in time before the doughnuts sell out)
Great food, lots of variety, excellent local seafood.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates StGreat food, lots of variety, excellent local seafood.
Best fish and chips in town. Can be very busy and long waits. Also is seasonal.
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StBest fish and chips in town. Can be very busy and long waits. Also is seasonal.
Jam Cafe
542 Herald StAmazing breakfast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Darcy's Pub
737 Goldstream AveGood happy hour, live music on occasions.
Garricks Head Pub
69 Bastion SquareGreat local and feature beer selection.
A bunch of bars and night clubs in one place, my favourite is the Games Room for playing darts or pool.
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Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas StreetA bunch of bars and night clubs in one place, my favourite is the Games Room for playing darts or pool.
Great "Dive Bar", vintage video games, good gourmet hot dogs, local craft beer, and a barbershop in the back.
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Saint Franks
727 Broad StGreat "Dive Bar", vintage video games, good gourmet hot dogs, local craft beer, and a barbershop in the back.
One of the best local breweries, there isn't much that they don't excel at. Tasting room, tours, growler fills, and sales.
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Phillips Brewing & Malting
2000 Government StOne of the best local breweries, there isn't much that they don't excel at. Tasting room, tours, growler fills, and sales.
Another local brewery favourite. Small tasting room and growler fills.
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Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetAnother local brewery favourite. Small tasting room and growler fills.
Good craft beer, tasting room and growler fills. Attached to a restaurant with good bbq and smoked foods.
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Axe & Barrel Brewing Company
2323 Millstream RdGood craft beer, tasting room and growler fills. Attached to a restaurant with good bbq and smoked foods.
Sightseeing
Little piece of history, interesting old castle, paid admission.
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Hatley Castle
2005 Sooke RdLittle piece of history, interesting old castle, paid admission.
Cool old castle and interesting grounds. Price for entry.
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Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCool old castle and interesting grounds. Price for entry.
Butchart Gardens
World famous gardens, great afternoon tea.
Amazing View of the city and surrounding areas. Can hike of drive to the top. Lookout at the parking lot up top or a 5-10 minute walk to the summit.
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Mt Doug Lookout Point
Amazing View of the city and surrounding areas. Can hike of drive to the top. Lookout at the parking lot up top or a 5-10 minute walk to the summit.
Beautiful road and walking paths running along the cliffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Lots of dogs.
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Dallas Road
Dallas RoadBeautiful road and walking paths running along the cliffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Lots of dogs.
Parks & Nature
There are many options for whale watching, it is worth the money especially in the summer when there are a lot of whales around. Check Groupon they occasionally have deals.
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PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StThere are many options for whale watching, it is worth the money especially in the summer when there are a lot of whales around. Check Groupon they occasionally have deals.
Beautiful hiking trails along the water. Amazing views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadBeautiful hiking trails along the water. Amazing views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Long beach with great views to downtown and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Long beach with great views to downtown and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca
One of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast. 10 minute walk from the parking lot.
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China Beach Day Use Trail
China Beach Day Use TrailOne of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast. 10 minute walk from the parking lot.
Great hiking trails, water falls, beautiful scenery.
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadGreat hiking trails, water falls, beautiful scenery.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Swimming and hiking. Great local spot.
Somewhat challenging hike with a great view of the city and surrounding areas. About 45-1hr up to the summit.
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Mt Finlayson
Somewhat challenging hike with a great view of the city and surrounding areas. About 45-1hr up to the summit.
Walking trails, picnic areas, interpretive center, view the Salmon run (seasonal).
Waterfall and access to the Goldstream Trestle Bridge.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Walking trails, picnic areas, interpretive center, view the Salmon run (seasonal).
Waterfall and access to the Goldstream Trestle Bridge.
Langford Lake
Swimming, beach, playground, hiking trails, fishing.
Glen Lake Park
3076 Shoreview DrSwimming, beach, fishing, playground.
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum with lots of First Nations exhibits, natural history, BC history and interesting featured exhibits. Also has an IMAX theatre.
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Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StExcellent museum with lots of First Nations exhibits, natural history, BC history and interesting featured exhibits. Also has an IMAX theatre.
McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareMusicals, concerts, plays, etc.
Royal Theatre
805 Broughton StMusicals, concerts, plays, etc.
Interesting museum of maritime history.
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The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
744 Douglas StInteresting museum of maritime history.
Shopping
ecologyst - Victoria
552 Government StLocal shop, good clothing and accessories.
ANIÁN
575 Johnson StGood local clothing and accessories.
Capital Iron
1900 Store StThey have everything, especially the one downtown.
Essentials
Quality Foods WestShore
977 Langford PkwyGood hot food takeaway, good sale prices.
Cascadia Liquor - Langford
977 Langford PkwyLiquor Store
Nice new facility, big aquatic center, gym, drop in rates.
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YMCA-YWCA Westhills
1319 Westhills DrNice new facility, big aquatic center, gym, drop in rates.