Guidebook for Victoria
Parks & Nature
Oaklands Park
1500 Kings RdGreat tennis courts and a pretty park very close by.
Parc Beacon Hill
100 Cook StVictoria's beautiful urban park overlooking the ocean.
One of the best views of Victoria, the ocean and the surrounding islands. You can walk or drive to the top. A very popular place to watch the sunset.
65 residents recomanen
Mount Tolmie
One of the best views of Victoria, the ocean and the surrounding islands. You can walk or drive to the top. A very popular place to watch the sunset.
Tidal pools, boat launch and great views of Mt Baker and out towards the Olympic Mtns. Hiking trails through an Oak forest. This area is also designated as a Dark Urban Sky Park, which makes it perfect for star gazing.
Cattle Point Urban Star Park
1 Scenic DrTidal pools, boat launch and great views of Mt Baker and out towards the Olympic Mtns. Hiking trails through an Oak forest. This area is also designated as a Dark Urban Sky Park, which makes it perfect for star gazing.
Finnerty Gardens
University DriveBeautiful natural gardens on the campus of UVIC.
Great place to take the kids to the beach or play in the unique adventure kids-park with a zip-line. Take your favourite book and curl up against a log on the beach, or watch the sail boats racing back and forth.
89 residents recomanen
Parc Cadboro-Gyro
Sinclair RoadGreat place to take the kids to the beach or play in the unique adventure kids-park with a zip-line. Take your favourite book and curl up against a log on the beach, or watch the sail boats racing back and forth.
One of the most popular swimming spots in Victoria. Clean fresh water lake. Take something to float on. Week days will be less busy in the summer. Also miles of hiking trails around the lake.
109 residents recomanen
Thetis Lake
One of the most popular swimming spots in Victoria. Clean fresh water lake. Take something to float on. Week days will be less busy in the summer. Also miles of hiking trails around the lake.
A popular and unique swimming spot for a warm summer day.
222 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial dels Pous de Sooke
Sooke River RoadA popular and unique swimming spot for a warm summer day.
Sidney Spit
Amazing sandy beaches and forested trails. There are walk in camping spots as well. It is only accessible by water, get there by taking the Sidney Spit ferry at the foot of Beacon Avenue in Sidney. The passenger only ferry runs about 4 times a day. Google their web-site for details
7 residents recomanen
Sidney Island
Sidney Spit
Amazing sandy beaches and forested trails. There are walk in camping spots as well. It is only accessible by water, get there by taking the Sidney Spit ferry at the foot of Beacon Avenue in Sidney. The passenger only ferry runs about 4 times a day. Google their web-site for details
Gobsmacking awesome gardens, amazing in any season. Catch the fireworks on a Saturday night in the summer, or skate on their outdoor rink and have a hot chocolate in the Christmas season. Can be a bit crowded as this is Victoria's #1 Tourist attraction.
254 residents recomanen
Butchart Gardens
Gobsmacking awesome gardens, amazing in any season. Catch the fireworks on a Saturday night in the summer, or skate on their outdoor rink and have a hot chocolate in the Christmas season. Can be a bit crowded as this is Victoria's #1 Tourist attraction.
Great place for hiking around the lakes or swim at one of the beaches.
38 residents recomanen
Parc Regional del Llac Elk/Beaver
5267 Patricia Bay HighwayGreat place for hiking around the lakes or swim at one of the beaches.
Food Scene
Just down the street, Koffi is a funky neighborhood coffee shop that has a great vibe and excellent food.
28 residents recomanen
Koffi
1441 Haultain StJust down the street, Koffi is a funky neighborhood coffee shop that has a great vibe and excellent food.
One of Victoria's best fish and chip shops and very close by.
10 residents recomanen
Haultain Fish & Chips
1127 Haultain StOne of Victoria's best fish and chip shops and very close by.
Very popular coffee shop with great bakery items. Try their dill and cheddar or bacon and egg scone.
61 residents recomanen
Little June
1301 Gladstone AveVery popular coffee shop with great bakery items. Try their dill and cheddar or bacon and egg scone.
Very popular coffee shop on iconic corner in Fernwood Village.
34 residents recomanen
Cornerstone Cafe
1301 Gladstone AveVery popular coffee shop on iconic corner in Fernwood Village.
Ça Va Bistro Moderne
1296 Gladstone AveShowcasing the islands best locally sourced food.
Some of the best views in Victoria. Grab a coffee after a stroll out to the lighthouse or enjoy a cold one on the patio in the afternoon, while gazing out on the Olympic Mountains and the activity coming and going into the harbour.
62 residents recomanen
Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas RdSome of the best views in Victoria. Grab a coffee after a stroll out to the lighthouse or enjoy a cold one on the patio in the afternoon, while gazing out on the Olympic Mountains and the activity coming and going into the harbour.
Great breakfast and brunch food. Flip a coin with the waiter for double or nothing if you order the "Mahoney"
33 residents recomanen
Floyd's Diner
866 Yates StGreat breakfast and brunch food. Flip a coin with the waiter for double or nothing if you order the "Mahoney"
Arts & Culture
Amazing museum that showcases the history of British Columbia and an IMAX with BC's largest screen
534 residents recomanen
Museu Reial de la Colúmbia Britànica
675 Belleville StAmazing museum that showcases the history of British Columbia and an IMAX with BC's largest screen
Excellent live theatre just a few blocks from our home. Right next to the iconic Fernwood Pub and the Stage Wine Bar. A great evening out and you can walk there!
61 residents recomanen
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone AveExcellent live theatre just a few blocks from our home. Right next to the iconic Fernwood Pub and the Stage Wine Bar. A great evening out and you can walk there!
Essentials
Haultain Grocery
1447 Haultain StreetGood place to pick up a few groceries. A quick walk.
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveGreat bakery and deli in this supermarket.
Really excellent Chinese food buffet in this grocery store. Also great produce.
100 residents recomanen
Fairway Market
1521 McKenzie AveReally excellent Chinese food buffet in this grocery store. Also great produce.
Lots of local produce and organic food in a nice setting make this a popular neighborhood grocery stop.
20 residents recomanen
The Local General Store
1440 Haultain StLots of local produce and organic food in a nice setting make this a popular neighborhood grocery stop.
Shopping
Hillside Shopping Centre
1644 Hillside AveLots of stores and a nice atmosphere. Good food court
A quick walk to this mall that has large and small retailers. Anchor stores are Sears, Marshalls, Canadian Tire. Great bookstore Bolen Books and lots of shoe, clothing and home retailers. Food court with Starbucks.
78 residents recomanen
Hillside Shopping Centre
1644 Hillside AveA quick walk to this mall that has large and small retailers. Anchor stores are Sears, Marshalls, Canadian Tire. Great bookstore Bolen Books and lots of shoe, clothing and home retailers. Food court with Starbucks.
Entertainment & Activities
IMAX
675 Belleville StBC's largest IMAX screen. Right in the Royal BC Museum
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates StDowntown movie theatre.
Great yoga and pilates studio with massage and acupuncture. Just down the street a couple of blocks away.
Thrive Studio
2659 Fernwood RdGreat yoga and pilates studio with massage and acupuncture. Just down the street a couple of blocks away.
Another movie complex downtown. About a half hour walk or quick bus ride.
21 residents recomanen
Capital 6 Theatres
805 Yates StAnother movie complex downtown. About a half hour walk or quick bus ride.
This unique aquarium exhibit, features the sea-life found in the local Salish Sea. Kids will love the hands on displays.
75 residents recomanen
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlThis unique aquarium exhibit, features the sea-life found in the local Salish Sea. Kids will love the hands on displays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, excellent food. A short walk from the apartment to one of Victoria's prime night spots.
96 residents recomanen
stage.
1307 Gladstone AveGreat atmosphere, excellent food. A short walk from the apartment to one of Victoria's prime night spots.
In a lovely historic building on a funky village square this pub has a great atmosphere and is a favorite with Victoria Folks. Thursday evening is usually open mic night and attracts a good crowd.
85 residents recomanen
The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone AveIn a lovely historic building on a funky village square this pub has a great atmosphere and is a favorite with Victoria Folks. Thursday evening is usually open mic night and attracts a good crowd.