Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
This is one of our favourite breakfast joints. They are known for their biscuits and gravy. If you are here on the weekend, be sure to arrive before 9AM to avoid lineups.
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald StThis is one of our favourite breakfast joints. They are known for their biscuits and gravy. If you are here on the weekend, be sure to arrive before 9AM to avoid lineups.
An excellent coffee shop just around the corner from our apartment. They roast their coffee beans on site.
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Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdAn excellent coffee shop just around the corner from our apartment. They roast their coffee beans on site.
Probably one of the if not the best fine dining restaurant in Victoria. We love the authentic Italian food here. Make sure to book a reservation ahead time as they do tend to fill up.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StProbably one of the if not the best fine dining restaurant in Victoria. We love the authentic Italian food here. Make sure to book a reservation ahead time as they do tend to fill up.
You can probably guess what they offer here.....if you guessed chorizo, you're absolutely correct. Good sandwich joint or even late breakfast. They also have excellent Spanish coffees.
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Chorizo & Co.
807 Fort StreetYou can probably guess what they offer here.....if you guessed chorizo, you're absolutely correct. Good sandwich joint or even late breakfast. They also have excellent Spanish coffees.
Sightseeing
You can see all of Victoria from the top of Mount Douglas and if you are driving, it is only a 15 - 20 minute drive from our apartment. If you are a bit adventurous, we suggest doing the 1 hour hike.
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Парк Маунт-Дуглас
4500 Cedar Hill RoadYou can see all of Victoria from the top of Mount Douglas and if you are driving, it is only a 15 - 20 minute drive from our apartment. If you are a bit adventurous, we suggest doing the 1 hour hike.
A beautiful place to walk along the ocean in Victoria. If it is a clear day, you can even see the Olympics Mountains on the other side.
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Даллас Роуд
Dallas RoadA beautiful place to walk along the ocean in Victoria. If it is a clear day, you can even see the Olympics Mountains on the other side.
You can't go to Victoria without seeing the parliament buildings. Try to go at night as it is typically lit up. There is also a nice walk along the inner harbour nearby.
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Законодательное собрание Британской Колумбии
501 Belleville StYou can't go to Victoria without seeing the parliament buildings. Try to go at night as it is typically lit up. There is also a nice walk along the inner harbour nearby.
Great place to go swimming in the summer. If you are travelling with bikes, the Galloping Goose trail takes you right there.
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Региональный парк озера Тетис
Great place to go swimming in the summer. If you are travelling with bikes, the Galloping Goose trail takes you right there.
One of the top rated places to visit while you are Victoria. The gardens are amazing at any time of the year. In the summer, select nights they have fireworks.
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Бутчарт-Гарденс
800 Benvenuto AveOne of the top rated places to visit while you are Victoria. The gardens are amazing at any time of the year. In the summer, select nights they have fireworks.
Once a military college, now a world renown university. If you are a marvel comics fan, you will remember seeing the castle in the X-men movies.
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Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdOnce a military college, now a world renown university. If you are a marvel comics fan, you will remember seeing the castle in the X-men movies.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are several bars to choose from at this hotel. The Sticky Wicket Gamesroom is fun place for drinks, dinner & darts. Big Bad John's is a hole in the wall peanut bar, a Victoria cult classic.
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Strathcona Hotel
919 Douglas StThere are several bars to choose from at this hotel. The Sticky Wicket Gamesroom is fun place for drinks, dinner & darts. Big Bad John's is a hole in the wall peanut bar, a Victoria cult classic.
This is a High-end lounge but it is an experience you won't forget. Look to go on the nights when they have local jazz artists playing.
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The Bengal Lounge
721 Government StreetThis is a High-end lounge but it is an experience you won't forget. Look to go on the nights when they have local jazz artists playing.
Just across the bridge in Esquimalt. You can either walk or take a short cab ride to get there. They brew their own beer and have an excellent outdoor patio that provides views of downtown Victoria.
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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
308 Catherine StJust across the bridge in Esquimalt. You can either walk or take a short cab ride to get there. They brew their own beer and have an excellent outdoor patio that provides views of downtown Victoria.
If you are driving over to Vancouver and looking for a place to eat near the ferry, this is one of our favorites. The food is excellent and patio is a nice treat in the summer months.
2215 Canoe Cove Rd
If you are driving over to Vancouver and looking for a place to eat near the ferry, this is one of our favorites. The food is excellent and patio is a nice treat in the summer months.
Arts & Culture
Here on the weekend....looking for a laugh? Hecklers is the place to be. Cover is about $12 and they offer two shows a night (7 and 9pm).
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Hecklers Bar & Grill
123 Gorge Rd EHere on the weekend....looking for a laugh? Hecklers is the place to be. Cover is about $12 and they offer two shows a night (7 and 9pm).