Guidebook for Victoria

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Guidebook for Victoria

Arts & Culture

“The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada's leading museums and research centres, a showcase of 550 million years of natural history and 9,000 years of human history in BC.”
534 localnici recomandă
Muzeul Regal al Columbiei Britanice
675 Belleville St
534 localnici recomandă
“The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada's leading museums and research centres, a showcase of 550 million years of natural history and 9,000 years of human history in BC.”
“Fine Art & Luxury Photography from around the world."
Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery
1223 Fort St
“Fine Art & Luxury Photography from around the world."

Food Scene

Great places around town to grab food
“Upmarket Japanese sushi bar also offering noodles & tempura in a modern space with tatami rooms.”
19 localnici recomandă
Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government St
19 localnici recomandă
“Upmarket Japanese sushi bar also offering noodles & tempura in a modern space with tatami rooms.”
“Pasta dishes & other Italian staples served at this stalwart eatery with kitschy decor & live music.”
126 localnici recomandă
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad St
126 localnici recomandă
“Pasta dishes & other Italian staples served at this stalwart eatery with kitschy decor & live music.”
“Casual bar/eatery since 1997 with gourmet seafood & steak dishes, plus happy hours & a heated patio.”
27 localnici recomandă
Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf St
27 localnici recomandă
“Casual bar/eatery since 1997 with gourmet seafood & steak dishes, plus happy hours & a heated patio.”
“Scrumptious crepes, delicious french toast, refreshing mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes. You’ll find something to delight your taste buds!”
Cora
850 Douglas St
“Scrumptious crepes, delicious french toast, refreshing mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes. You’ll find something to delight your taste buds!”
“Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for west-coast tastes.”
39 localnici recomandă
Noodlebox
3749 Shelbourne St
39 localnici recomandă
“Southeast Asian street food, made fresh for west-coast tastes.”
“An upscale casual dining restaurant. Sports, Bar, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch.”
13 localnici recomandă
Browns Socialhouse Victoria BC
809 Douglas St
13 localnici recomandă
“An upscale casual dining restaurant. Sports, Bar, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch.”
“Seasonal, counter-serve joint on the wharf since 1984 with old-school seafood bites & picnic tables.”
40 localnici recomandă
Barb's Fish and Chips
1 Dallas Rd
40 localnici recomandă
“Seasonal, counter-serve joint on the wharf since 1984 with old-school seafood bites & picnic tables.”
High Tea
194 localnici recomandă
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St
194 localnici recomandă
High Tea
“Chocolates of all kinds, decadent chocolate fondues and chocolate gift ideas await you!”
11 localnici recomandă
Chocolats Favoris
1010 Government St
11 localnici recomandă
“Chocolates of all kinds, decadent chocolate fondues and chocolate gift ideas await you!”
"Best tacos & burritos in Victoria.”
28 localnici recomandă
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St
28 localnici recomandă
"Best tacos & burritos in Victoria.”
“Easygoing bistro offering Spanish small plates including vegan & gluten-free items, with a full bar.”
87 localnici recomandă
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley
87 localnici recomandă
“Easygoing bistro offering Spanish small plates including vegan & gluten-free items, with a full bar.”
“Long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates.”
32 localnici recomandă
Don Mee
538 Fisgard St
32 localnici recomandă
“Long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution offering dim sum & other Cantonese & Sichuan plates.”

Drinks & Nightlife

“Scottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.”
119 localnici recomandă
Bard & Banker
1022 Government St
119 localnici recomandă
“Scottish-style pub pouring whiskey & drafts in a storied space with kilt-clad servers & live music.”
"Multilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.”
49 localnici recomandă
Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas Street
49 localnici recomandă
"Multilevel, cricket-themed pub featuring craft drafts, varied grub & DJs in the Strathcona Hotel.”
"Traditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare & many draft beers."
108 localnici recomandă
Irish Times Pub
1200 Government St
108 localnici recomandă
"Traditional Irish bar with 2 levels, live music, classic pub fare & many draft beers."

Sightseeing

“Enveloping you in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see oasis, growing in Victoria, British Columbia for over 100 years.”
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Butchart Gardens
254 localnici recomandă
“Enveloping you in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see oasis, growing in Victoria, British Columbia for over 100 years.”
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
503 localnici recomandă
Parcul Beacon Hill
100 Cook St
503 localnici recomandă
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
“Our Edwardian estate is located on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Enjoy our fascinating history, diversity, and our 565 oceanfront acres with an amazing view of the majestic Olympic Mountains in the USA.”
35 localnici recomandă
Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke Rd
35 localnici recomandă
“Our Edwardian estate is located on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Enjoy our fascinating history, diversity, and our 565 oceanfront acres with an amazing view of the majestic Olympic Mountains in the USA.”
“Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.”
234 localnici recomandă
Castelul Craigdarroch
1050 Joan Crescent
234 localnici recomandă
“Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.”
“Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street, it's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America.”
124 localnici recomandă
Cartierul chinezesc Victoria
500 Fisgard St
124 localnici recomandă
“Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street, it's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America.”
“Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.”
218 localnici recomandă
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
218 localnici recomandă
“Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.”
“The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC is conveniently located in the city centre and across from the Inner Harbour.”
194 localnici recomandă
Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St
194 localnici recomandă
“The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC is conveniently located in the city centre and across from the Inner Harbour.”
“The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world.“
80 localnici recomandă
Victoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney St
80 localnici recomandă
“The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world.“
“Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds.”
52 localnici recomandă
Lumea Miniaturilor
649 Humboldt St
52 localnici recomandă
“Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds.”
“Offering a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close.”
137 localnici recomandă
Grădinile fluturilor Victoria
1461 Benvenuto Ave
137 localnici recomandă
“Offering a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close.”
“Market Square offers a wonderful shopping experience! If you're looking for local boutiques that offer one-of-a-kind merchandise, you've come to the right place.”
45 localnici recomandă
Market Square
560 Johnson St
45 localnici recomandă
“Market Square offers a wonderful shopping experience! If you're looking for local boutiques that offer one-of-a-kind merchandise, you've come to the right place.”
“Prince of Whales Whale Watching is the largest, safest and most reliable whale watching company with departures from Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC."
57 localnici recomandă
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf St
57 localnici recomandă
“Prince of Whales Whale Watching is the largest, safest and most reliable whale watching company with departures from Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC."

Parks & Nature

“Just 17 kilometres from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park lies amid the splendour of an old-growth temperate rain forest.”
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Goldstream Provincial Park
242 localnici recomandă
“Just 17 kilometres from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park lies amid the splendour of an old-growth temperate rain forest.”
“Sombrio Beach is located at 96.4 km (1h 50 min) drive from Victoria. Sombrio Beach is known as a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only a 15 minute hike from the parking lot.”
40 localnici recomandă
Sombrio Beach Trailhead
40 localnici recomandă
“Sombrio Beach is located at 96.4 km (1h 50 min) drive from Victoria. Sombrio Beach is known as a hidden gem for surfers and less crowded than Jordan River; more private and inviting too. Sombrio Beach is only a 15 minute hike from the parking lot.”
“The Avatar Grove and “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” was identified by Ancient Forest Alliance activists in December, 2009. This magnificent forest, within the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation, is located near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and was recently declared off limits to logging through a new Old-Growth Management Area in February, 2012.”
51 localnici recomandă
Avatar Grove
51 localnici recomandă
“The Avatar Grove and “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” was identified by Ancient Forest Alliance activists in December, 2009. This magnificent forest, within the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation, is located near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and was recently declared off limits to logging through a new Old-Growth Management Area in February, 2012.”
"Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a popular destination along the Sooke River with a unique rock formation that was formed from the last ice-age millions of years ago. The park area has several trails along the river, close to the shoreline and others that are high above the rock pools.”
222 localnici recomandă
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River Road
222 localnici recomandă
"Sooke Potholes Provincial Park is a popular destination along the Sooke River with a unique rock formation that was formed from the last ice-age millions of years ago. The park area has several trails along the river, close to the shoreline and others that are high above the rock pools.”
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”
503 localnici recomandă
Parcul Beacon Hill
100 Cook St
503 localnici recomandă
“With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.”

Essentials

“Locally owned and Family operated The Market Stores strives to deliver a wide variety of products to our customers.”
185 localnici recomandă
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 localnici recomandă
“Locally owned and Family operated The Market Stores strives to deliver a wide variety of products to our customers.”
“Historic building with local vendors offering gourmet foods, handcrafted goods & live entertainment.”
71 localnici recomandă
Piața Publică Victoria de la Hudson
1701 Douglas St
71 localnici recomandă
“Historic building with local vendors offering gourmet foods, handcrafted goods & live entertainment.”