Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rdorganic baked goods including french baguettes and good coffee
Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdGood quality organic bakery items and excellent coffee
Good coffee, excellent baked goods and light lunches
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Pure Vanilla Bakery & Cafe
2590 Cadboro Bay RdGood coffee, excellent baked goods and light lunches
The origin of Prima Strada - plus Cook street village is always fun to hang out in
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Pizzeria Prima Strada
230 Cook StThe origin of Prima Strada - plus Cook street village is always fun to hang out in
Crumsby's Cafe
2509 Estevan AveGood coffee and small baked goods....child friendly.
Padella Kitchen + Wine
2524 Estevan AveGood quality Italian food and wine
Discovery Coffee
281 Menzies StExcellent coffee
Great selection of cheeses, olives, bread, smoked meats
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Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay AveGreat selection of cheeses, olives, bread, smoked meats
Very good sushi section and a good place for a cocktail or nice dinner. Right on the water. Walking distance from our house.
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Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach DrVery good sushi section and a good place for a cocktail or nice dinner. Right on the water. Walking distance from our house.
Very good breakfast. Get there early and be prepared to line up
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Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StVery good breakfast. Get there early and be prepared to line up
It's where (Oak Bay) locals eat breakfast or brunch and it's on the way to Willows Beach.
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The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveIt's where (Oak Bay) locals eat breakfast or brunch and it's on the way to Willows Beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
walking distance from us....serves up good food, wine, and beer in an authentic English pub atmosphere
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Penny Farthing Public House
2228 Oak Bay Avewalking distance from us....serves up good food, wine, and beer in an authentic English pub atmosphere
The Snug Pub
1175 Beach DrNice view, part of Oak Bay Beach Hotel, good pub food
Serves good cocktails and has good tapas food as well. Contemporary atmosphere.
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Veneto Tapa Lounge - Hotel Rialto
1450 Douglas StreetServes good cocktails and has good tapas food as well. Contemporary atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Willows Beach
EsplanadeClose to our house, beach, sand, esplanade and play ground
A good hike up with great view at the top. Next to Goldstream Park so can do both activities in one.
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Mt Finlayson summit
A good hike up with great view at the top. Next to Goldstream Park so can do both activities in one.
Can walk through Beacon Hill and onto the pathway along Dallas Road....can go in either direction.
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Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StCan walk through Beacon Hill and onto the pathway along Dallas Road....can go in either direction.
Sightseeing
Rent a bike at Trek bikes next to Fol Epi on Harbour Road and ride GG Trail out towards Sooke or Lochside Trail out to Sidney. Easy riding.
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailRent a bike at Trek bikes next to Fol Epi on Harbour Road and ride GG Trail out towards Sooke or Lochside Trail out to Sidney. Easy riding.
Butcharts has fireworks and entertainment in the summer plus beautiful gardens and is all lit up with beautiful lighting displays and entertainment during Christmas holidays.
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Butchart Gardens
Butcharts has fireworks and entertainment in the summer plus beautiful gardens and is all lit up with beautiful lighting displays and entertainment during Christmas holidays.
Getting Around
Rent a bike here and either ride out the Galloping Goose/Lochside Trails, or back over the Blue Bridge and around the waterfront.
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Trek Bicycle Store Harbour Road
398 Harbour RdRent a bike here and either ride out the Galloping Goose/Lochside Trails, or back over the Blue Bridge and around the waterfront.
Everything Else
Rent a kayak or take a day trip....because Victoria is surrounded on 3 sides by ocean so kayaking just makes sense and ORS is the best at getting people out on the water.
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Ocean River Sports
450 Swift StRent a kayak or take a day trip....because Victoria is surrounded on 3 sides by ocean so kayaking just makes sense and ORS is the best at getting people out on the water.
At Oak Bay Marina it is possible to rent kyaks and paddle along the shoreline. Early in the morning it is gorgeous.
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Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrAt Oak Bay Marina it is possible to rent kyaks and paddle along the shoreline. Early in the morning it is gorgeous.