Marie’s guidebook
Groceries
Turn left on Rockland
Right on St. Charles.. down the hill and you're there.
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Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveTurn left on Rockland
Right on St. Charles.. down the hill and you're there.
10 minutes away
Left on Joan
Right on Fort...keep going to Foul Bay Road
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Save-On-Foods
1950 Foul Bay Rd10 minutes away
Left on Joan
Right on Fort...keep going to Foul Bay Road
The Whole Beast
2032 Oak Bay AveSpecialty Meat Shop - high quality
Left on Joan
Right on Fort
Right on Oak Bay Ave
Good takeaway deli and made-to-order sandwiches
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Red Barn Market
1933 Oak Bay AveLeft on Joan
Right on Fort
Right on Oak Bay Ave
Good takeaway deli and made-to-order sandwiches
Oak Bay Seafood
2024 Oak Bay AveFresh seafood, Fish & Chips 10% off on Mondays
Coffee Shops
Gonzales Coffee
1548 Fairfield RdPerfect for grabbing a morning coffee to take on your Ross Bay/Dallas Road walk
Moka House Coffee
345 Cook StA local favorite... big patio for sitting out
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Capital Park
535 Superior StGreat spot for a coffee if you're down near Parliament House
Cozy gem in James Bay/Fisherman's Wharf for coffee, baked goods and light fare. Sit on their outdoor terrace or take your treats to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy the ocean view.
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetCozy gem in James Bay/Fisherman's Wharf for coffee, baked goods and light fare. Sit on their outdoor terrace or take your treats to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy the ocean view.
Neighbourhoods to Explore
Cook Street
Cook StreetA bustling few blocks of restaurants, pubs and specialty shops.
Oak Bay Avenue... a village akin to England with tea houses, shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Oak Bay
Oak Bay Avenue... a village akin to England with tea houses, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Bound by Parliament house and Beacon Hill park, James Bay offers quaint cottage architecture, historic B&B's, shops, cafe's and the original home of Emily Carr.
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James Bay
Bound by Parliament house and Beacon Hill park, James Bay offers quaint cottage architecture, historic B&B's, shops, cafe's and the original home of Emily Carr.
Casual dining
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdGreat place for a french pastry and a baguette sandwich.
Willows Galley
2559 Estevan AveGreat fish and chips for takeaway.
J & J Wonton Noodle House
1012 Fort StArguably the best Chinese in town
White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay AveFor a less-stuffy full Afternoon Tea experience
The Oaks
2250 Oak Bay AveA great full English breakfast and live music in the evenings.
At the corner of Cook & Fort... wonderful breakfast and lunch options beautifully presented.
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Bear & Joey Cafe
1025 Cook StAt the corner of Cook & Fort... wonderful breakfast and lunch options beautifully presented.
Pub favourites, reasonably priced in funky Fernwood. Go for the nachos and the cheapest pints in town.
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The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone AvePub favourites, reasonably priced in funky Fernwood. Go for the nachos and the cheapest pints in town.
Founded by a BC local (Bear) and an Aussie (Joey)...
Go for the unique, healthy-ish food and coffee culture
Stay for the sunny patio and people-watching
Post the Insta-worthy food and decor
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Bear & Joey Cafe
1025 Cook StFounded by a BC local (Bear) and an Aussie (Joey)...
Go for the unique, healthy-ish food and coffee culture
Stay for the sunny patio and people-watching
Post the Insta-worthy food and decor
Finer Dining
An intimate neighbourhood place with good food, wine and often live music.
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The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen
230 Cook StAn intimate neighbourhood place with good food, wine and often live music.
Cafe Brio
944 Fort StWonderful pastas and italian inspired dishes
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StBeautifully rustic and warm ambiance. Pricey but worth it.
Outstanding Italian; if the temperatures are warm enough, sit outside on their sun-drenched patio.
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IL Covo Trattoria
106 Superior StOutstanding Italian; if the temperatures are warm enough, sit outside on their sun-drenched patio.
Sightseeing
Walk the beautiful grounds to appreciate seasonal foliage and flowers; perennial and rose gardens, the Gary Oak meadow and the vegetable garden that produces ingredients for the Tea Room.
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Government House
1401 Rockland AveWalk the beautiful grounds to appreciate seasonal foliage and flowers; perennial and rose gardens, the Gary Oak meadow and the vegetable garden that produces ingredients for the Tea Room.
BC's history and culture are well-presented at this must-see museum.
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Muzeul Regal al Columbiei Britanice
675 Belleville StBC's history and culture are well-presented at this must-see museum.
Take a walk on the Breakwater to view Victoria's Inner Harbour and Dallas Road from the water's view.
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Farul Breakwater
The BreakwaterTake a walk on the Breakwater to view Victoria's Inner Harbour and Dallas Road from the water's view.
Mt. Doug offers beach and mountain experiences. Enjoy the view of the peninsula from the top (you can hike or drive) or beachcomb the water's elevation.
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Mt. Douglas Park
4550 Cordova Bay RdMt. Doug offers beach and mountain experiences. Enjoy the view of the peninsula from the top (you can hike or drive) or beachcomb the water's elevation.
At the foot of Cook Street and Dallas Road, this vast park is Victoria's "Central Park". A petting zoo, ponds, wildflower gardens and Gary Oak meadows, cultivated gardens and a plethora of peacocks... something new to explore each visit.
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Parcul Beacon Hill
100 Cook StAt the foot of Cook Street and Dallas Road, this vast park is Victoria's "Central Park". A petting zoo, ponds, wildflower gardens and Gary Oak meadows, cultivated gardens and a plethora of peacocks... something new to explore each visit.
On breezy days, watch the kite surfers ride waves and take flight. On stormy days, watch the weather move across the Salish Sea, hear the wind blow and see the waves crash.
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Parcul Clover Point
1250 Dallas RdOn breezy days, watch the kite surfers ride waves and take flight. On stormy days, watch the weather move across the Salish Sea, hear the wind blow and see the waves crash.
A neighbourhood gem with great history. Self-guided tours offered.
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Castelul Craigdarroch
1050 Joan CrescentA neighbourhood gem with great history. Self-guided tours offered.
Cocktail Hour
Stay with us, but take a peek inside the Fairmont to appreciate beautiful architecture. Sit in the bar and have a drink overlooking the inner harbour. Special and worth it.
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government StStay with us, but take a peek inside the Fairmont to appreciate beautiful architecture. Sit in the bar and have a drink overlooking the inner harbour. Special and worth it.
A happening patio in the Inner Harbour. Reasonable prices, innovative libations and indulgent bar food.
Belleville's Watering Hole & Diner
427 Belleville StA happening patio in the Inner Harbour. Reasonable prices, innovative libations and indulgent bar food.
Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas StreetRooftop patio with great views, basic bar food