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OFFICIAL 2022 VACATION GUIDE
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Fairmont Empress
Hotel, overlooking
Canada's oldest
Victoria’s Inner
Chinatown,
Aquatic
Adventures
Beachcombing, paddling
Harbour
and wildlife-watching
Fisgard St.
excursions close to town
Fresh sheet
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Where to find locally grown,
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Sustainability drives
TOURS & EVENTS ADVENTURES
these HISTORY
wildlife-watching
& CULTURE HISTORY & CULTURE
excursions
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ATTRACTIONS
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
21 Restaurants
21 Restaurants
29 Accommodations
28 Accommodation
37 Things to
37 Things to Do
Do
53 Plan Your Trip
53 Plan Your Trip
56 Conference Services
56 Conference Services
60 Maps
60 Maps
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The BC legislature,
in downtown Victoria
VICTORIA
VISITOR
CENTRE
Stop by the Visitor
Centre for all of your
Victoria vacation needs.
The knowledgeable and
any questions you may
have, help you purchase
tickets, make reservations,
arrange transportation and
book accommodation.
you insight on how to
get around, where to go,
what to see, where to dine
and more. In addition,
event schedules, tickets,
maps and brochures are
available.
WELCOME
to Greater Victoria
Located at the
Inner Harbour
812 Wharf St., Victoria
800-663-3883,
Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be initiatives to help with recovery of Greater Victoria’s
250-953-2033
based on the traditional territory of the Lekwun- visitor economy from the impacts of the COVID-19
info@tourismvictoria.com
gen-speaking peoples, whose historical relationships pandemic. Our industry, like most sectors, was
with the land continue to this day. We are also deeply affected by the pandemic. However, our
OTHER VISITOR proud to represent our many member businesses industry and members have proven to be resilient,
CENTRES located across southern Vancouver Island while and we cannot wait to welcome you with Victorian
we deepen our relationship with local Indigenous friendliness and enthusiasm in 2022.
Saanich Peninsula Nations by supporting Indigenous tourism. You may have come across this guide from a
Visitor Centre In this guide we not only provide all the “need brochure rack at our Visitor Information Centre,
2281 Beacon Ave., Sidney, to know” information for planning a visit to Greater on BC Ferries, or had it delivered to your home as
250-665-7362 Victoria, but also a series of inspiring feature stories part of your local newspaper. Whichever way you
which will add depth and perspective about Greater received it, we hope it provides a great introduction
Sooke Region Museum Victoria’s vibrant visitor economy, including stories and helpful tips to plan your trip to Greater Victoria.
& Visitor Centre behind some local icons. For 2022 we are pleased to For more information, please visit our website
2070 Phillips Rd., Sooke highlight: at www.tourismvictoria.com or come by our
(P.O. Box 774, Sooke), How our local whale and wildlife watching Visitor Information Centre located on downtown
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250-642-6351 companies, who have long been leaders in marine Victoria’s Inner Harbour at 812 Wharf Street for
education, are moving beyond their commitments detailed assistance from one of our friendly Visitor
to sustainable operations and embracing the Information Counsellors.
concepts of regenerative tourism. On behalf of Destination Greater Victoria’s
How agritourism and culinary tourism come almost 1,000 member businesses, welcome to our
together with incredible farm-to-fork experiences. home. We are delighted to share it with you.
The incredible welcome by Indigenous tourism
leaders in our region. Warm regards,
How to explore our neighborhoods like a local.
This guide is produced in partnership with
Black Press Media and we are very proud of our Paul Nursey
partnership. Black Press is a British Columbia- PaulPresident
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A place of welcome Local First Nations Traditional Territory
location
Greater Victoria
location
Greater Victoria is located on the traditional Songhees Nation lək̓ʷəŋən Victoria central and west to
territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, W̱SÁNEĆ and Esquimalt Nation (Lek-wun-gen) Esquimalt, View Royal and
Colwood
SENĆOŦEN People. Ten First Nations have made Tsartlip Nation W̱SÁNEĆ Saanich Peninsula, Sidney,
their home here for thousands of years, each still Tsawout Nation (Weh-san-eck) Saanich Inlet and Malahat
Pauquachin Nation
with their own distinct territorial language and Tseycum Nation
Malahat
culture. Although each nation benefitted from the
temperate climate and their own rich territorial T’Sou-ke Nation SENĆOŦEN Western Communities and
Scia’new (Beecher Bay) (Sen-cho-ten) west to Port Renfrew
resources, trade brought collective wealth and Pacheedaht Nation
reason to gather on each-other’s lands.
VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR: A long history and tradition of hospitality
At what is now known as the Inner Harbour, the lək̓ʷəŋən People
welcomed other Nations from throughout the south coastal region to a
bustling centre of gathering and trade.
At the heart of the region’s trade and hospitality was xwsзyq’әm
(Weh-sei-kum) and q’emásәnj (Camosung) where the Empress Hotel
and Royal British Columbia Museum now sit. This area of the Inner
Harbour was for centuries a vibrant community hub for the lək̓ʷəŋən
People, who welcomed visitors and traders from First Nations across the
South Coast for trade and events such as potlatch and canoe races.
The lək̓ʷəŋən People have hunted and gathered here for thousands
of years. With its temperate climate and natural harbours, the region was
a trading centre for a diversity of First Peoples. Protocol between Nations
ensured that any visitors first requested permission to land their canoe to
join their hosts.
SIGNS of lək̓ʷəŋən
While the development of a modern city makes it more difficult to Nations gather in what is known today as Victoria Inner Harbour
experience the landscape that is home to the lək̓ʷəŋən, footprints of (n.d, artist unknown)
traditional land use are all around us – land that is inseparable from the
lives, customs, art and culture of those who have lived here since the tours around downtown Victoria and neighbouring communities.
beginning. Here she shares the history and culture of this place and its people –
Today, lək̓ʷəŋən history can still be discovered in and around like the purple-blooming camas fields at míqәn, now known as Beacon
Victoria, in addition to new opportunities to explore this long and storied Hill, where camas bulbs were cultivated and harvested for food and
history told by the lək̓ʷəŋən People themselves. trade. Or the stream that still runs beneath what is now Pandora Street,
“Through visiting one another’s land we gain understanding and where paddlers once navigated in small hook-nose stream canoes to
respect for our diverse cultures,” explains Cecelia Dick, cultural tourism trade farther inland.
supervisor for the Songhees Nation, who leads locals and visitors on Today tours in traditional lək̓ʷəŋən canoes and on-foot let visitors
experience more of that history – the songs, stories and protocols from
this place of gathering and hospitality.
Visitors are also invited to explore on their own, following the Signs
of Lekwungen, a series of seven carvings by Songhees artist Butch Dick
that mark places of cultural significance around downtown Victoria.
Another place of interest is the Unity Wall at the Breakwater. Here the
longest mural in Canada features the art of lək̓ʷəŋən artists Butch Dick
of Songhees Nation and Darlene Tait of Esquimalt Nation, with contri-
bution from both nations’ youth. The work, along with accompanying
interpretive signage, tells the story of first contact with European settlers
and the eventual bridging of cultures. Learn more and find your path
through lək̓ʷəŋən history at Exploresonghees.com
EXPLORE SONGHEES
Today the lək̓ʷəŋən People welcome you to experience the culture,
explore the lands, develop a sense of place, and to experience the
Visiting Nations raft together at Protocol Corner,
Inner Harbour (2021) hospitality shared here since time immemorial.
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EXPLORE
SONGHEES Welcome to lək̓ʷəŋən traditional territory.
We invite you to join us to experience our culture and the tradition of hospitality
shared here since time immemorial.
EXPLORE OUR COME EAT
ANCESTRAL LANDS WITH US!
Although the city’s now all around us, əné iɫən sxʷ al kʷəntal əƛ̓ ɫniŋəɫ
you can still find footprints and signs of Salmon, bannock and more, Songhees
our traditional land use here. Our guides Events and Catering offers delicious
and storytellers show you how the land boxed lunches, buffets and platters
and Salish Sea are inseparable from the with delivery throughout Victoria and
customs, art, and culture of those who seasonally to our Food Cart in the
have lived here since the beginning. We Inner Harbour. Or enjoy made to order
look forward to sharing our stories with dishes at our famed food truck located
you on a cultural canoe or walking tour in Esquimalt. Whatever you choose,
in the heart of lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Songhees’ traditionally-inspired
traditional territory! cuisine is waiting to be savoured!
Songheesevents.ca
FIND US
Look for our kiosk and find weekly tours,
artists and traditional foods at
xws ɛ yq’əm (Ship Point) on the Inner
ɛyq’əm
Harbour causeway from May to
October. See our events calendar for a
list of cultural activities and special
events taking place year-round.
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SIGHTS
SUSTAINABILITY
& the Salish Sea
Exhilarating wildlife experiences
let visitors become ‘stewards of the sea’
B Y J E N N I F E R B LY T H
B
eyond visiting a place, today’s travellers yearn to experience their an exhilarating outdoor adventure with a potentially life-changing
destination. The sites, yes, but also the food, the culture, and the experience. Engaging the senses – seeing whales breaching, hearing
unique environment that belongs to that place alone. the sea lions barking in the distance, touching a piece of bull kelp – can
Ideally, that experience stays with them, informing other aspects of leave guests with a new world view, says Ian Roberts from Victoria’s
their life and future travels, and perhaps even gives something back to Springtide Whale Watching & Eco Tours. “It engages them in a way that
the host community itself. changes them and they step off the boat with a wider sense of the world
Here in Victoria, the city’s whale watching companies have long they live in.”
driven this idea of regenerative tourism – sharing a depth of knowledge At Eaglewing Tours, four pillars of education, research, sustainability
about our waters and the wildlife at home here. Through education, and conservation unite in that ‘A-ha!’ moment, when “you realize quickly
sustainable action and conservation, they work to improve the that we’re not alone,” says Brett Soberg. “There have been quite a few
environment now and for the future. emotional moments over the years.”
Whale and marine viewing offers a unique opportunity to combine While Greater Victoria’s whale watching industry was founded
10 | Destination Greater Victoria 2022 | 800-663-3883Puffins, left,
are among an
PROTECTING
array of birds
that can be WILDLIFE ABOVE
seen along
the coast. AND BELOW
Humpback
whales, THE SEA
opposite
page, are
frequent Beyond giving
visitors to southern
the Salish Sea
once again. residents
killer whales
their much-
decades ago around southern resident humpback whales to our waters and the needed
killer whales, it has grown and evolved to increasing number of Bigg’s killer whales offer space, the
showcase many other whale and marine ample opportunities to view whales other than industry takes numerous steps
species, like Bigg’s killer whales, humpback the southern residents,” Roberts says. to protect all wildlife living within
whales, seals, sea lions and porpoises “This has allowed the tour experience to the marine environment, such
that have made great recoveries in recent move away from entertainment and towards as maintaining a safe distance,
decades, notes Ian McPhee, from Prince of engagement. We are not viewing whales and undertaking parallel viewing
Whales. simply to have seen them and say ‘wow!’ We – viewing from the side, rather
“Having multiple species to highlight are viewing whales and wildlife to expand our than from the front of or behind
gives us an opportunity to talk about how view and understanding of what this world is the whales, so as not to disturb
everything in the ecosystem is connected and increase our engagement and commitment their natural behaviour, says Ian
and that we’re not just working to protect one to it.” McPhee, from Prince of Whales.
species, we’re working to protect the health It’s why for Victoria’s whale watching Sightings among the whale
of the entire chain,” he says. “Measures community, education is at the heart of the watching vessels are also shared
conserving the smallest fish help protect the experience. with recreational vessels, ferries,
largest whales, etc. so it’s good to talk about “The scenery and the wildlife is incredible commercial ships, Canadian
all of those things with guests and inspire and it certainly speaks for itself in terms of Coast Guard and military so they
them to become ‘Stewards of the Sea.’” its beauty, but the educational component can also slow down and alter
will help preserve the environment for future course to avoid wildlife, McPhee
says, noting that in 2021, PWWA
EDUCATION generations,” notes Rachel Thompson, from
Orca Spirit Adventures. “Knowledge and an members performed nearly 900
feeds conservation appreciation for the natural environment will “sentinel actions” – protective
With many stories of the killer whales and shape decision-making, and guests certainly interventions with other vessels
leave with this after our tours.” to make sure they operated
other wildlife in the news, visitors are keen
Fully enjoying a wildlife sighting also safely near whales.
to learn more about the wildlife they may
requires context. Apps also help to regulate
experience, and steps being taken to protect
“Only through a better understanding of the the number of vessels viewing
them.
ecosystem as a whole and the interconnected whales at any one time, and alert
Collectively, local industry members
lives of the many species can we understand authorities and experts of any
that are part of the Pacific Whale Watching
and appreciate how amazing it is to view injured, entangled or distressed
Association follow a strict set of guidelines
a breaching humpback or killer whales marine wildlife.
– including voluntarily refraining from
hunting seals,” Roberts says. “It is especially Beyond the required viewing
intentionally viewing the threatened
important that our guests take with them distances, adhering to a “Slow
southern resident killer whales, focusing
an understanding of both how rich and how Down” zone within one kilo-
instead on the breadth of all marine life at
delicate this ecosystem is. People generally metre of whales and choosing
home in the Salish Sea.
do not value what they do not see. The best vessels and propulsion systems
“The return of large numbers of
that support a quiet below-wa-
ter environment also help, says
Alexa Desautels with Five Star
(HUMPBACK WHALE, PUFFINS) VALERIE SHORE; (SEA LIONS, SEA OTTER) CLINT RIVERS
Whale Watching.
While technology can
provide virtually instant updates,
visitors might also see time-
honoured visual cues used:
“We also promote the use of a
highly impactful visual system,
the ‘Whale Warning Flag’ that,
when used properly, can be seen
on board by other vessels, letting
them know there are whales in
Sea lions are common
the area,” Desautels says.
on the coast, and
very vocal!
tourismvictoria.com | 11SIGHTS
A pod of orcas at
sunset, spotted during
an Eagle Wing tour.
contribution we can make is to educate and whale watching industry.
engage our guests so that this understanding At Eaglewing Tours, where sustainability is VICTORIA WHALE
informs the future decisions and choices a founding value, “we’re always reevaluating
they make in the hope that this will influence what we can do better, or what we’re not doing & WILDLIFE
perception and policy to make a healthy and that we could be,” says Soberg, noting the EXPERIENCES
restored coastal ecosystem a priority.” conservation fee collected from passengers is
As industry knowledge has increased, it’s projected this year to reach $1 million donated • BC Whale Tours
also brought adaptations to wildlife viewing to conservation initiatives since 2011. • Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife
guidelines as part of a broader conservation They also plan to expand the number of Watching Tours
framework, Thompson says. local school children hosted to 10,000 per year
• Ecosphere Coastal Tours
Beyond whales, “we educate guests about by 2030, sharing that conservation message
• Fantasea Charters
birds, seals, sea lions, bull kelp, and even tiny with the next generation.
organisms like krill,” she says. With greater knowledge also comes a • Five Star Whale Watching
“We cannot talk about the health of whales clearer direction forward. • Ocean River Adventures
or other wildlife without first talking about a Whale watching vessels are often the • Outer Shores Expeditions
healthy ecosystem. Life depends upon other platforms from which much of the academic • Prince of Whales Whale &
life to support it, and we have to ensure that and scientific research is conducted, research Marine Wildlife Adventures
we have a healthy marine ecosystem where that “then informs our knowledge and • Sidney Whale Watching
animals can thrive.” understanding from which the laws are drawn
• SpringTide Whale Watching
Approaching tours with a broader scope from,” Roberts says.
& Eco Tours
creates a more enriching visitor experience. For travellers, sustainability is often top-of-
“By emphasizing the unique role of all mind as they plan their experiences.
whale species in a marine environment, guests “When travellers come out on a whale in a moment, using photo ID to tell guests
receive a more encompassing appreciation for watching tour they are looking to experience the about exactly which animals they are seeing,
the ecosystem and truly value the animals they wild and the natural environment. They want to who their family is, where they travel to when
encounter,” says Alexa Desautels with Five Star know what their impact is and oftentimes how they aren’t here, etc. …Our vessels really are
Whale Watching. they can contribute positively,” Thompson notes. floating classrooms!”
Of-the-moment commentary about the “I have had guests ask what organizations they Armed with this awareness, people
wildlife visitors are seeing in front of them is can donate to in order to make a difference. It is may be prompted to take further action,
effective for developing a connection to the really wonderful to see so many people invested like carpooling, recycling, volunteering at
animals, and a curiosity to know more. “Figures in the environment that they are enjoying.” beach cleanups or tree plantings, or being
and facts can be provided later, but it’s import- Companies also field questions from mindful of consumer choices that impact the
ant to establish a connection to this animal potential guests wanting to ensure the company environment.
now,” Desautels says. they choose is “viewing wildlife responsibly “The whale watching community has
and educating guests beyond just a ‘Disneyland’ engaged millions of guests, both local and
SUSTAINABILITY entertainment experience,” McPhee says.
And that bodes well for wildlife. Research
visitors, with the ecosystem of the Salish Sea.
This increased awareness, appreciation, and
& Conservation shows that people are more likely to take ideally emotional engagement stays with these
From minimizing their reliance on fossil fuels conservation action if they experience wildlife people and will have a positive impact on the
to fueling research to supporting the chinook firsthand, he says. choices they make in their daily lives,” Roberts
salmon stocks that feed the endangered “We try to make the most of these firsthand says.
VALERIE SHORE
southern resident killer whales, environmental encounters by not just reciting basic facts, but After all, Soberg adds, “we’re all part of the
initiatives are found at every level of the local by narrating the behaviours that we’re seeing same ecosystem.”
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Eating local – like a local
– in Victoria
B Y J E N N I F E R B LY T H
Local ingredients, showcased in expertly
crafted recipes, provide a sense of place.
T
he rich, earthy flavour of mushrooms and bellinis are flavoured with their own fruit.
foraged from Island forests, fresh- Other ingredients are sourced from growers
caught spot prawns plucked from the and producers nearby.
Salish Sea, and organic greens harvested that “We really focus as much as we can from
morning from a nearby farm, perhaps drizzled Vancouver Island,” says owner Mike Murphy.
in a dressing showcasing the flavour depth of (Cowichan Valley lamb is a must!)
Saanich Peninsula honey. While few of Victoria’s restaurants can
Like wines reflecting the terroir of their boast their own farm, many have forged
grape-growing region, and dishes echoing
the culture of a community, locally sourced
ingredients are inherently from a place,
reflecting local conditions and the people
growing and harvesting.
It’s one reason food is so intricately
(10 ACRES PATIO & FARM) CONTRIBUTED; (SEA CIDER FARM) CONTRIBUTED; (OYSTERS) WIND CRIES MARY
entwined with travel – and nowhere more
than in Greater Victoria, where our mild
Mediterranean climate and fertile farmlands
create an exceptional foundation for a year-
round harvest. In turn, local chefs, farmers,
cheese-makers, craft brewers and others have
created delicious partnerships showcasing the
region’s bounty in unique farm-to-fork menus.
The team at 10 Acres in downtown Victoria
lives the philosophy every day, with fruit, veg-
etables, pork and eggs harvested directly from
their own farm.
While nothing beats a tomato plucked
at the height of summer, they also can and
preserve much of their farm-fresh bounty
to use later in the year. Even their ice cream
14 | Destination Greater Victoria 2022 | 800-663-3883numerous relationships with local growers.
Cliff Leir, from Agrius and Fol Epi organic
SUSTAINABLE
bakery, has spent 20 years building partner- seafood + more
ships with the south Island’s organic and local With Victoria surrounded on three sides by
suppliers. The approach provides access to water, it’s no wonder that local, sustainably
what local growers are producing, a direct caught seafood is a favourite ingredient on
dialogue about the food being grown, and many menus.
the inspiration for special events like harvest At 10 Acres, shellfish enjoy a starring role,
dinners – a delight for local foodies and visitors including outstanding local mussels, oys-
alike. ters and clams, and of course the celebrated
“We want to make delicious food and that Vancouver Island spot prawns. And halibut
starts with great ingredients; local farms are and chips is definitely a must on many visitors’
going to be the best way to do that,” Leir says. lists, Murphy says.
At Wind Cries Mary, where even the “We’re on the ocean and I think when
name of the restaurant echoes the beautiful, people come here, their first inclination is often
changeable, sometimes stormy west coast, the seafood.”
culinary team sources “as much as we can from On land, what’s available locally continues
as close as we can,” notes general manager to grow and expand, to the delight of diners. just a kilometre or two from the restaurant –
Clayton Thornber. For the last two years, Leir’s culinary team plus wines, ciders and sodas.
has worked with Island-grown wheat and While diners relish the freshness of
SAVOURING they’re now exploring the possibility of having
beans grown on a large enough scale to make it
seasonal, locally sourced menus, they also
appreciate the environmental benefits, from
the seasons practically and economically viable. improved food security for Vancouver Island to
Of course, that also means embracing season- And at 10 Acres, “we put our Vancouver ingredients that travel much shorter distances
ality. Beyond salads in the summer and hearty Island cheeses front and centre because they’re to reach the plate.
comfort foods when the chill rolls in, eating really good products,” Murphy notes. And as travellers become more passionate
with seasons is about eating what’s fresh, right Of course, the perfect meal deserves a per- about the idea of regenerative tourism, and
now. fectly paired beverage, and for that you’ll find leaving a place improved from their visit, it’s a
It’s also about respecting the natural cycle numerous Island beers – many coming from message that often resonates.
of the local bounty.
“Seasonality is a core concept for us, espe-
cially when it comes to proteins and seafood,”
Thornber says. “Protein is very seasonally driv-
en and especially when referring to seafood,
it’s very important to respect those seasons.
We want to showcase the amazing abundance
that is available right outside our back door
but we strive to do so in a way that respects
our oceans and helps the local economy in a
healthy way.”
27 Erie St
(Across from Fisherman’s Wharf)
Farm-to-fork dining is easy in Victoria,
where freshly picked, caught or harvested
ingredients are never far away.
250.383.7760 finestatsea.com
Left, farm and fare from 10 Acres, top
right, seafood at Wind Cries Mary, and
below, breads and cheeses paired with
flavourful selections from Sea Cider.
• A Premium Seafood Market
• A Take-Out Fish & Chip Food Truck
• 100% Known Origin And Traceability
• We Own Our Boats
~ Proud to Serve Our Fish
• Family Owned Victoria Based Fleet
• Custom Processing Charter Fish Packed For Flight
“Our Fishermen Direct To You”
tourismvictoria.com | 15FOOD & DRINK
“Diners local to Victoria and British
Columbia I think have come to expect a
local focus – it’s part of the West Coast
culture,” Thornber says.
The return of international tourism
brings new opportunities to educate
diners that they’re eating primarily local
fare – something that can only add to the
experience.
“Some people come to dine with us
just because of that, other people enjoy
their meal and then find out details a
week later or through a friend, and it
continues to enrich the experience,” Leir
says. “Others just want to come and enjoy
themselves, so there’s a range but I think
more and more people are interested in
where their food is coming from and how
it’s being handled.’
While challenges remain in the farm-
to-fork model, “like most challenges they
force creativity,” Leir says. At Agrius and
Fol Epi, ingredients that simply aren’t
local, like sugar and chocolate, “we at
least source those in an organic, fair-trade
model to have as positive an impact as
possible on those regions,” Leir says.
In large restaurants like Wind Cries While Victoria’s dining scene is a delight for any
Mary, sourcing locally can require a foodie, a culinary tour can be a delicious way to
INDULGE
balancing act to ensure dishes can be explore additional local treasures. Here are a few
offered consistently, but the number to consider:
of farms on the Island and the Lower Off the Eaten Track – Choose from four
Mainland makes it possible to let more
in a
unique guided tours that showcase the best hid-
guests experience them, Thornber says. den gems in the city, or go at your own pace with
Like Agrius, those ingredients that don’t a self-guided tour.
CULINARY
grow well locally – think citrus fruits, Canadian Craft Tours – Fun and informative
olives or Scotch whiskey – will be winery, cidery, distillery and brewery tours from
sourced from regions where they do. downtown Victoria to the Cowichan Valley, Saan-
TOUR
ich Peninsula, North Island, or within the city.
West Coast Brewery Tours – Enjoy a bus or
walking tour exploring the breweries, wineries,
… or two!
distilleries and cider farms across Victoria and the
Saanich Peninsula.
Luxury Wine Tours – Relax and explore
Vancouver Island’s two main wine regions as your
chauffeur guides you to three of the region’s best
establishments.
From wine tours
to delightful
(BAGUETTES) DON DENTON; (CHINATOWN, PHILLIPS BREWING) OFF THE EATEN TRACK
destinations "Off
the Eaten Track,"
like Chinatown,
above, Phillips
Brewing, right, or
Fol Epi bakery, left,
foodies find lots to
love in Victoria!
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ACT IVI T I E S
EXPLORE
like a local
As a visitor destination renowned around the globe, Victoria has an array of
world-class attractions to capture the imagination. But where do the locals go?
Attractions like the Royal BC Museum, National Geographic IMAX Theatre and the
Butchart Gardens are favourites to be sure, but so are these must-experience gems
that make Greater Victoria as wonderful a place to call home as it is to visit!
In the neighbourhood of James Bay,
1 just short walk from both downtown
Victoria and the cruise ship terminal,
Fisherman’s Wharf is a colourful collection
of floating homes, restaurants and business-
es. Use it as your base for a paddle or whale
watching excursion, hop aboard a Victoria
Harbour Ferry, or simply enjoy a meal on the
sunny wharf.
(ABKHAZI GARDEN) CONTRIBUTED; (WILLOWS BEACH) DEDDEDA STEMLER
(CYCLING) CONTRIBUTED; (FISHERMAN’S WHARF) OFF THE EATEN TRACK;
An Off the Eaten Track tour stops at the colourful docks of
Fisherman's Wharf, in James Bay.
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2 of Gardens and it’s no wonder.
In addition to The Butchart
Gardens, a renowned National
Historic Site, the region is home to
beautiful array of year-round escapes.
In the neighbourhood of Fairfield,
Abkhazi Garden is known as “the
garden that love built,” a peaceful
escape within the city at the former
home of Prince and Princess Abkhazi.
Stroll the property and stop for tea at
the teahouse. Other delights include
the Government House gardens in
Rockland, Finnerty Gardens at the
University of Victoria, the gardens
at Hatley Park in Colwood, and the
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
in Saanich. And if you’re looking for
a tropical escape, don’t miss Victoria
Butterfly Gardens in Central Saanich.
Abkhazi Garden, in the neighbourhood of Fairfield.
Located in the
Famous Fairmont
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Families enjoy the sandy Willows Beach.
The community of Oak Bay, a short
3 drive or cycle from downtown Victoria,
is known for its tree-lined streets,
lovely gardens and two village centres filled
with unique shops, galleries and restaurants,
but venture to the waterfront and you’ll
discover another Greater Victoria treasure – Circus World
Willows Beach. Popular with locals year-
round, enjoy the sandy beach, large grassy park
with playground, and a seasonal teahouse.
Other beaches worth exploring include
nearby Cadboro-Gyro Park, on the Saan-
ich-Oak Bay border, Island View Beach, on
the Saanich Peninsula, and Esquimalt Lagoon, Gulliver’s Travels
in Colwood, overlooking Fisgard Lighthouse
National Historic Site. 250-385-9731 · 649 Humbolt St., Victoria, BC Canada · www.miniatureworld.com
tourismvictoria.com | 19ACT IVI T I E S
For cyclists, the Galloping
4 Goose and Lochside trails
are an ideal way to explore
the region, winding their way along
former rail lines from downtown
Victoria north through the Saanich
Peninsula farmlands and west through
View Royal, Colwood, Langford,
Metchosin and Sooke.
Bike rentals are available from
several locations downtown, or hop
aboard a Pedaler Cycling Tour.
Popular mountain biking trails
and tracks are found on the Saanich
Peninsula at Hartland / Mount
Work Regional Park, and in the West
Shore at Bear Mountain Resort.
The Selkirk Trestle crosses the Gorge
Waterway as part of the Galloping
Goose Regional Trail.
Located at the north end of the Saanich Peninsula,
5 near the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay and the
Victoria International Airport, Sidney is a favourite
daytrip destination.
Stroll Beacon Avenue, browsing the boutiques and
galleries, enjoy lunch at a café or restaurant, or explore one of
the many attractions in the area, including the Sidney Pier,
Seaside Sculpture Walk, the family-favrourite Shaw Centre
for the Salish Sea, and the nearby BC Aviation Museum.
A stop at Victoria Distillers is a must for distillery
enthusiasts, then on your way back to town, enjoy a tasting at
Category 12 Brewing, Church & State Wines or Sea Cider
Farm & Coderhouse..
Victoria Distillers, right, and
below, the lush coastal forests
of Goldstream Provincial Park.
(SELKIRK TRESTLE) DEDDEDA STEMLER; (VICTORIA DISTILLERS) RICHARD GRAHAM/
In the West Shore community of Langford, en route to
6 southern Vancouver Island’s famed Malahat Drive –
and the city’s newest attraction, the Malahat Skywalk
– you’ll find Goldstream Provincial Park. A year-round
DESTINATION BC; (GOLDSTREAM PARK) CITY OF LANGFORD
destination for locals, the park features walks and hikes for all
levels, a nature house and campground.
In the fall, the park bustles with activity as people come to
witness the salmon concluding their epic journey, returning to
spawn in the Goldstream River.
For hiking enthusiasts, there’s so much to explore in Great-
er Victoria – from the dramatic shoreline of East Sooke Park
on the west coast to urban climbs with stellar views at Mt.
Douglas Park in Saanich or Gonzales Hill in Oak Bay.
20 | Destination Greater Victoria 2022 | 800-663-3883RESTAURANTS
Fresh cuisine from
the Courtney Room
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Q at The Empress
721 Government St, Victoria
B BREAKFAST (250) 389-2727
L LUNCH The Bard & Banker qattheempress.com
1022 Government St, Victoria $$$ B L D O R Bl A
D DINNER
(250) 953-9993
O OUTDOOR DINING/PATIO bardandbanker.com Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
R RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED $$ B L D O R Bl 308 Catherine St, Victoria
Bl BAR/LICENSED (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739
Cora Breakfast and Lunch spinnakers.com
A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 850 Douglas St, Victoria $$ B L D O R Bl A
(250) 381-2672
$ < $10 $$ $11-$20 $$$ $21-$30 $$$$ 30+ chezcora.com The Village
$$ B L R 2518 Estevan Ave, Victoria
(250) 880-4825
Dutch Bakery & Diner thevillagerestaurant.ca
$$ B L R Bl A
GREATER VICTORIA 718 Fort St, Victoria
(250) 385-1012
thedutchbakery.com Vis-à-Vis
BAKERY $BLOA 2232 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
(250) 590-7424
Irish Times Pub visavisoakbay.com
Dutch Bakery & Diner $$ B L D O R Bl A
718 Fort St, Victoria 1200 Government St, Victoria
(250) 385-1012 (250) 383-7775
thedutchbakery.com irishtimespub.ca CAFÉS & COFFEE SHOPS
$BLOA $$ B L D O R Bl A
Board with Friends Café
Fol Epi Bakery LURE Restaurant & Bar 705 Johnson St, Victoria
732 Yates St, Victoria 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria (250) 590-6330
(778) 265-6311, (778) 265-6312 (250) 360-5873 boardwithfriends.ca
folepi.ca marriott.com $ L D R Bl A
$BLOA $$$ B L D O R Bl A
Caffe Fantastico
Mosi Gelato The Pendray Inn and Tea House Quadra Village/Dockside Green/Parkside
569 Johnson St, Victoria 309 Belleville St, Victoria Hotel, Victoria
(778) 433-6634 (250) 388-3892, (800) 663-7557 (250) 385-2326, 1-877-517-2326
LEILA KWOK
mosigelato.com pendrayinnandteahouse.com caffefantastico.com
$BL $$ B L D O R $$ B L D O Bl A
tourismvictoria.com | 21Murchie’s Tea & Coffee
Courtyard Cafe Marina Dockside Eatery Cactus Club Cafe
463 Belleville St, Victoria 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria 1125 Douglas St, Victoria
(250) 380-4160, (800) 663-7550 (250) 598-8555 (250) 361-3233
hotelgrandpacific.com marinarestaurant.com cactusclubcafe.com
$$ B L O A
$$$ L D O R Bl A $$ L D O R Bl A
Dutch Bakery & Diner
718 Fort St, Victoria Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Cora Breakfast and Lunch
(250) 385-1012 1110 Government St, Victoria 850 Douglas St, Victoria
thedutchbakery.com (250) 383-3112, (800) 663-0400 (250) 381-2672
$BLOA murchies.com chezcora.com
$$ B L O A $$ B L R
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Soupa Cafe
1199 Government St, Victoria
736 Yates St, Victoria
(250) 381-1866
(250) 380-0856
earls.ca
soupacafe.com
$$ L D O R Bl A
$BLA
Fatburger Victoria
1209 Douglas St, Victoria
CASUAL & FAMILY DINING (250) 590-4142
fatburgercanada.com
Big Wheel Burger $$ L D Bl A
341 Cook St, Victoria
(250) 381-0050 Fin and Pearl by Whole Foods
3587 Blanshard St, Victoria
bigwheelburger.com
(250) 382-9800
$$ L D R Bl A
wholefoods.com/victoria
$$ B L D O Bl A
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
180-911 Yates St, Victoria
Fisherman’s Wharf
(250) 590-4154
1 Dallas Rd, Victoria
bin4burgerlounge.com
gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fisherman’s-wharf
$$ L D O R Bl A
$LDOA
visit our retail store Browns Crafthouse Vic West Floyd’s Diner
& tasting room! 100-184 Wilson St, Victoria 332 Menzies St, Victoria
(778) 432-0565 (778) 406-0504
Makers of Empress 1908 Gin and brownscrafthouse.com floydsdiner.ca
the Strait & Narrow Pacific Coast Cocktails
DANIELLE LINDENLAUB PHOTOGRAPHY
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ B L O R Bl A
250-544-8217
victoriadistillers.com Browns Socialhouse Frankie’s Modern Diner
9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC 809 Douglas St, Victoria 30-910 Government St, Victoria
(250) 388-0200 (778) 265-8575
Find us on social at: @VicDistillers
brownssocialhouse.com frankiesmoderndiner.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ B L D R Bl
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J.R. Slims DESSERT Blighty’s Bistro
1245 Wharf St, Victoria 2006 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
(250) 483-3814 (250) 592-5111
jrslims.ca blightysbistro.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ D O R Bl
Lido Waterfront Bistro
1234 Wharf St Fireside Grill
Harbour Level Waterside, Victoria 4509 W Saanich Rd, Victoria
(250) 385-5436 (250) 479-1222
lidobistro.com firesidegrill.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ L D O R Bl A
Lot 1 Pasta Bar Marina Restaurant
204-815 Cloverdale Ave, Victoria 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria
(778) 265-9311 (250) 598-8555
lot1pastabar.com marinarestaurant.com
$$ L D R Bl A $$$ L D O R Bl A
Milestones Millstream Village Niche Grocerant
2401 Unit E Millstream Rd, Victoria BeaverTails Victoria 480-777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria
(250) 391-5016, (866) 877-2092 602 Broughton St, (778) 432-4243
milestonesrestaurants.com (778) 440-8245 nichevictoria.ca
$$ L D R Bl A www.facebook.com/BeaverTailsBroughton $$ L D O Bl
Enjoy a taste of Canada at BeaverTails
Milestones Restaurant Pastry, 2 blocks from the Inner Harbour. Q at The Empress
812 Wharf St, Victoria We are proud to serve two of the top 10 721 Government St, Victoria
(250) 381-2244 Canadian Foods – Poutine and BeaverTails (250) 389-2727
milestonesrestaurants.com pastries! qattheempress.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$$ B L D O R Bl A
Moxies Grill & Bar The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard Bistro
1010 Yates St, Victoria FARM TO TABLE 9100 E Saanich Rd, North Saanich
(250) 360-1660 (250) 655-0075
moxies.com roostfarmcentre.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $ B L D O R Bl A
The Old Spaghetti Factory Victoria
703 Douglas St, Victoria
(250) 381-8444
oldspaghettifactory.ca
$$ L D O R Bl A
Sassy’s Family Restaurant
6719 W Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay
(250) 652-1764
sassys.ca
$$ B L D O R Bl A
Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria
(250) 382-9258
vista18.com
$$$$ B L D R Bl A
10 Acres Farm & Restaurants
1 name | 1 farm | 4 unique dining locations
(250) 220-8008
There’s no
CHINESE
10acres.ca
B L D O R Bl A
10 Acres Farm & Restaurants is Victoria’s
place like
Don Mee Seafood Restaurant
538 Fisgard St, Victoria
premier farm to table experience - from our
10 Acres Farm to other local food purveyors
Dorothy’s.
& farmers. 4 unique dining locations to
(250) 383-1032 choose from; the Bistro & Commons in
donmee.com downtown Victoria, and the Pier & Cafe
$$ L D R Bl in Sidney, each with differing menus and
dining experiences.
Vancouver Island’s Premiere Family
Agrius Restaurant Friendly LGBTQ2s+Restaurant.
732 Yates St, Victoria
(778) 265-6312
agriusrestaurant.com
$$ B L D O R Bl A
The Beach House
5109 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria Brunch Dinner Cocktails Live Entertainment
ADOBE STOCK
(250) 658-5224
beachhousevictoria.com
$$ L D O R Bl A
tourismvictoria.com | 23R E S TA U R A N T S
Saveur Restaurant FRENCH The Palms Inspired Kitchen and Cocktails
658 Herald St, Victoria 1450 Douglas St, Victoria
(250) 590-9251 (250) 383-4157
The Pacific Lounge hotelrialto.ca/dine/thepalms
saveurrestaurant.ca
463 Belleville St, Victoria $$ L D R Bl A
$$$ L D R Bl A (250) 380-4458, (800) 663-7550
hotelgrandpacific.com/dine1/the-pacific-
Zambri’s
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub restaurant
820 Yates St, Victoria
308 Catherine St, Victoria $$ D O Bl A
(250) 360-1171
(250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739
zambris.ca
spinnakers.com Stage.
$$$ L D O R Bl A
$$ B L D O R Bl A 1307 Gladstone Ave, Victoria
(250) 388-4222
Wind Cries Mary
stagewinebar.com JAPANESE & SUSHI
$$ L D R Bl A
45 Bastion Square, Victoria
(250) 590-8989 E:Ne Raw Food & Sake Bar
windcriesmary.ca
GLUTEN FREE 737 Pandora Ave, Victoria
$$ D O R (778) 433-0363
The Celiac Scene nuboene.com
theceliacscene.com $$ L D R Bl A
Zambri’s
820 Yates St, Victoria
The Fish Store at Fisherman’s Wharf Menbow Ramen Bar
(250) 360-1171 1018 Blanshard St, Victoria
1 Dallas Rd, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria
zambris.ca (250) 383-6462 (250) 477-3883
$$$ L D O R Bl A floatingfishstore.com menbowramenbar.com
$$ L D O Bl A $$ L D R Bl A
FINE DINING INDIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN SenZushi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
940 Fort St, Victoria
(250) 385-4320
The Dining Room Sizzling Tandoor senzushi.com
1175 Beach Drive, Victoria 637 Johnson St, Victoria $ L D R Bl
(250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758 (250) 388-5450
sizzlingtandoor.ca
oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/the-dining- KOREAN
$$ L D R Bl A
room
$$$ L D O Bl A Varsha Indian Kitchen Park’s Kitchen
101 - 1600 Government St, Victoria 606 Trounce Alley, Victoria
Harbour House Restaurant (250) 590-6252 (778) 265-2227
607 Oswego St, Victoria varsha.ca
parkskitchenvictoria.com
(250) 386-1244 $$ L D O R Bl A
$$ L D O R Bl A
victoriaharbourhouse.com
$$$ D R Bl A ITALIAN LOUNGE
Q at The Empress Fiamo Italian Kitchen
721 Government St, Victoria Friends of Dorothy Cocktail Lounge
515 Yates St, Victoria
(250) 389-2727 (250) 388-5824 537 Johnson St, Victoria
qattheempress.com fiamo.ca (778) 432-4565
$$ D O R Bl A fodlounge.com
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
$$ B D R Bl
Il Covo Trattoria
MEXICAN
FISH & CHIPS 106 Superior St, Victoria
(250) 380-0088
ilcovotrattoria.ca La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
Barb’s Fish & Chips $$$ D O R BI A 766 Fort St, Victoria
1 Dallas Rd, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria Victoria’s only Italian Trattoria located (778) 265-6255
(250) 384-6515 in historic James Bay by the Harbour. lataqueria.com
barbsfishandchips.com Experience northern Italian cuisine in a truly $ L D Bl A
$LDOA unique neighbourhood trattoria or al fresco
in the Tuscan garden patio.
PIZZA
The Fish Store at Fisherman’s Wharf
1 Dallas Rd, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria Il Terrazzo Ristorante
555 Johnson St, Victoria Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room
(250) 383-6462
(250) 361-0028 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria
floatingfishstore.com
ilterrazzo.com (250) 940-0302
$$ L D O Bl A
$$ L D O R Bl A oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/faropizza
$$ L D Bl A
Red Fish Blue Fish
Pagliacci’s
1006 Wharf St, On the Pier, Victoria 1011 Broad St, Victoria MOD Pizza
(250) 298-6877 (250) 386-1662 104-3022 Merchant Way, Victoria
redfish-bluefish.com pagliaccis.ca modpizza.com
$ L D O Bl A $$ L D R Bl A $$ L D O Bl A
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Pizzeria Prima Strada The Beagle Pub Penny Farthing Pub
230 Cook St, Victoria 301 Cook St, Victoria 2228 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
(250) 590-8595 (250) 382-3301 (250) 370-9008
pizzeriaprimastrada.com beaglepub.ca pennyfarthingpub.com
$$ L D O Bl A $$ B L D O R Bl A
$$ L D O Bl A
Six Mile Pub & Eatery
The Churchill
PUBS 1140 Government St, Victoria
494 Island Hwy, Victoria
(250) 478-3121
(250) 384-6835 sixmilepub.com
10 Acres Commons thechurchill.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A
620 Humboldt St, Victoria $ L D R Bl A
(250) 940-0735 Smuggler’s Cove Pub
10acrescommons.ca Craft Beer Market 2581 Penrhyn St, Victoria
450 Swift St, Victoria (250) 477-2688
$$ L D O R Bl A
(250) 361-1940 smugglerscovepub.com
craftbeermarket.ca $$ L D O R Bl A
17 Mile House Pub
$$ L D O R Bl A
5126 Sooke Rd, Sooke The Snug
(250) 642-5942 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria
Fisherman’s Wharf (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758
17milehouse.com
1 Dallas Rd, Victoria oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/snug-pub
$$ L D O Bl A
gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fisherman’s-wharf $$$ L D O Bl A
The Bard & Banker Garrick’s Head Pub
1022 Government St, Victoria Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
1140 Government St, Victoria 308 Catherine St, Victoria
(250) 953-9993 (250) 384-6835, (800) 665-6500 (250) 386-2739, (887) 838-2739
bardandbanker.com garrickshead.com www.spinnakers.com
$$ B L D O R Bl $$ L D O R Bl A $$ B L D O R Bl A
Canada’s oldest brewpub showcases a
Bartholomew’s Public House Irish Times Pub wide range of beer styles, house crafted
777 Douglas St, Victoria 1200 Government St, Victoria ciders, spirits, sodas & sparkling mineral
(250) 940-3125 (250) 383-7775 waters, farm to table west coast fare with 5
bartholomewspub.com irishtimespub.ca patios, overlooking the harbour. Come for a
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ B L D O R Bl A bevy and a bite, Stay the night!
tourismvictoria.com | 25Wood-fired pizza from
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill The Fish Store at Fisherman’s Wharf
919 Douglas St, Victoria 536 Yates St, Victoria 1 Dallas Rd, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria
(250) 383-7137, (800) 663-7476 (250) 360-1824 (250) 383-6462
strathconahotel.com/sticky-wicket ferrisoysterbar.com floatingfishstore.com
$$ L D R Bl A $$ L D O R Bl A $$ L O A
SEAFOOD Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach Drive, Victoria
(250) 598-8555
10 Acres Commons marinarestaurant.com
620 Humboldt St, Victoria $$$ L D O R Bl A
(250) 385-4512
10acres.ca/commons-restaurant Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
$$ D R Bl A 1001 Wharf St, Victoria
(250) 380-2260
Blue Crab Seafood House nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com
146 Kingston St, Victoria $$ L D O R Bl A
(250) 480-1999
bluecrab.ca
$$$ B L D R Bl A
STEAKHOUSE
Blue’s Bayou Cafe Keg Steakhouse + Bar
899 Marchant Rd, Brentwood Bay 500 Fort St, Victoria
(250) 544-1194 (250) 386-7789
bluesbayoucafe.com Finest at Sea Seafood Boutique kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/victoria-
$$ L D O R Bl 27 Erie St, Victoria fort-street
(250) 383-7760 $$$ D R Bl A
finestatsea.com
$$ L D O A Keg Steakhouse + Bar at the Winery
Leading provider of finest 100% wild caught 3940 Quadra St, Victoria
west coast seafood. Come taste the best (250) 479-1651
direct from our fishermen to you. Year kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/victoria-
round fresh seafood market and fish & chip saanich
truck. $$$ D R Bl A
PIZZERIA PRIMA STRADA; (FINN’S) DANIELLE LINDENLAUB PHOTOGRAPHY
Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House
1001 Wharf Street, Victoria
Finn’s Harbour Front (250) 380-2260
Restaurant & Oyster Bar nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com
1208 Wharf St, Victoria $$ L D O R Bl A
(250) 360-1808
finnsvictoria.com TAPAS
$$$ L D O R BL A
Offering award winning fresh seafood,
Bodega
steaks, chops and casual fare in a
1210 Broad St, Victoria
beautiful historic heritage setting right
(778) 406-1210
on the Inner Harbour over looking the
bodegabar.ca
Parliament Buildings.
$$ L D O Bl A
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THAI The Beach House
5109 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria
(250) 658-5224
Siam Thai Restaurant beachhousevictoria.com
512 Fort St, Victoria $$ L D O R Bl A
(250) 383-9911
siam-thai-victoria.com
$$ L D R Bl A
VEGETARIAN
The Very Good Butchers
6-1701 Douglas St, Victoria
(778) 440-4663
verygoodbutchers.com
Perro Negro
536 Yates St, Victoria $LDA
(250) 360-1824
ferrisoysterbar.com/perro-negro WESTCOAST
$$ D Bl
Tapa Bar Restaurant AURA Waterfront Restaurant + Patio Boom + Batten
620 Trounce Alley, Victoria 680 Montreal St, Victoria 2 Paul Kane Pl, Victoria
(250) 383-0013 (250) 414-6739, (800) 663-7667 (250) 940-5850
tapabar.ca aurarestaurant.ca boomandbatten.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$$ B L D O R Bl A
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
With its perfect view of the inner harbour,
TEAROOMS Bar 500
Boom + Batten’s elevated casual dining
offers guests an approachable culinary
500 Oswego St, Victoria experience. Inspired by our Pacific
The Butchart Gardens (250) 940-7500, 1-855-737-2685 Northwest surroundings, our culinary &
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay oswegohotelvictoria.com/bar-500 beverage team delivers an inventive menu
(250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422 $$$ B L D O Bl A using the best ingredients on the market.
butchartgardens.com
$$$ L D R Bl A
Fairmont Empress
721 Government St, Victoria
(250) 389-2727, (866) 540-4429
teaattheempress.com
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
Government House -
Cary Castle Mews & Tea Room
1401 Rockland Ave, Victoria
(250) 387-2080
ltgov.bc.ca
$LORA
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee
1110 Government St, Victoria
(250) 383-3112, (800) 663-0400
murchies.com
$$ B L O A
Pendray Tea House
309 Belleville St, Victoria
Canada’s
(250) 388-3892, 1-800-663-7557
discover
pendrayinnandteahouse.com/pendray-tea-
house.html
$$$ L D O R Bl
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield Rd, Victoria oldest brewpub
& guesthouses 5 PATIO AREAS TO
(778) 265-6466
abkhaziteahouse.com
$$ L O R CHOOSE FROM
White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR AT
(250) 595-8020 SPINNAKERS.COM
ADOBE STOCK
whiteheather-tearoom.com 308 CATHERINE ST | 250.386.2739
$$ B L R Bl A
tourismvictoria.com | 27R E S TA U R A N T S
Breakwater Bistro & Tasting Room Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge
199 Dallas Rd, Victoria 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria
(250) 386-8080 (250) 382-9258
breakwaterbistro.ca vista18.com
$$ L D O R Bl A $$$$ B L D R Bl A
Cactus Club Cafe West Coast Grill - Sooke
1125 Douglas St, Victoria 6929 W Coast Rd, Sooke
(250) 361-3233 (778) 425-0888
cactusclubcafe.com westcoastgrill.ca
$$ L D O R Bl A $$ B L D O R Bl A
The Courtney Room Yates Street Taphouse Bar & Grill
619 Courtney St, Victoria 759 Yates St, Victoria
(250) 940-4090 (250) 590-5253
thecourtneyroom.com yatestaphouse.com
$$$$ B L D O R Bl A $$ L D R Bl A
Glo Restaurant + Lounge
104-2940 Jutland Rd, Victoria
Ferris’ Downstairs Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St, Victoria
(250) 385-5643 WINE BARS
glovictoria.com
(250) 360-1824
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
ferrisoysterbar.com L’Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro
Featuring a 180-degree view of the Selkirk
$$ L D O R Bl A 200-1028 Blanshard St, Victoria
Waterway, just minutes away from the
Galloping Goose Trail, Glo Restaurant (778) 265-6229
Finn’s Harbour Front + Lounge is the premier location for an laperobistro.net
Restaurant & Oyster Bar intimate and relaxed dining experience. $$ L D Bl A
1208 Wharf St, Victoria
(250) 360-1808 Vis-à-Vis
finnsvictoria.com 2232 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
Heron Rock Bistro (250) 590-7424
$$$ L D O R BL A
4-435 Simcoe St, Victoria visavisoakbay.com
Offering award winning fresh seafood,
(250) 383-1545 $$ B L D O R Bl A
steaks, chops and casual fare in a
beautiful historic heritage setting right heronrockbistro.ca
on the Inner Harbour over looking the $$ B L D O R Bl A
Parliament Buildings. VANCOUVER ISLAND
Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar
102-506 Fort St, Victoria
Fire + Water Restaurant FINE DINING
(778) 433-5535
728 Humboldt St, Victoria
(250) 480-3800 littlejumbo.ca
marriottvictoria.com $$ D R Bl A Alpina Restaurant
$$$ B L D O R Bl A 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat
LURE Restaurant & Bar (250) 856-0188
Flying Otter Grill 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria villaeyrie.com
950 Wharf St, Victoria (250) 360-5873 $$$ B L D O R Bl A
(250) 414-4220 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyjvo-delta-
flyingottergrill.com hotels-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort/dining PUBS
$$ L D O Bl A
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
Renfrew Pub
Fairmont Empress
The Mint 1730 Parkinson Rd, Port Renfrew
Q Bar 1414 Douglas St, Victoria (250) 647-5541, 1-844-647-5541
(250) 386-6468 wildrenfrew.com/renfrew-pub
themintvictoria.com $$ L D O R Bl A
$$ D R Bl
WESTCOAST
The Pacific Restaurant
463 Belleville St, Victoria Alpina Restaurant
(250) 380-4458, 1.800.663.7550 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat
hotelgrandpacific.com/dine.htm (250) 856-0188
$$$ B L D O R Bl A villaeyrie.com
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
Sherwood Cafe & Bar
710 Pandora Ave, Victoria Malahat Chalet
(250) 590-3255 265 Trans Canada Hwy, Malahat
sherwoodvictoria.com (778) 432-4606
malahatchalet.com
$$ B L D Bl A
$$$ B L D O R Bl A
Steamship Grill & Bar West Coast Grill - Sooke
470 Belleville St, Victoria 6929 W Coast Rd, Sooke
(778) 433-6736 (778) 425-0888
DEREK FORD
steamshipgrill.com westcoastgrill.ca
$$ B L D O R Bl A $$ B L D O R Bl A
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