Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
A local coffee shop that’s only an 8 minute walk from your door! The best London Fog and Soda Float my son and I have ever had!!
Bakeology Cafe
998 Gorge Rd WA local coffee shop that’s only an 8 minute walk from your door! The best London Fog and Soda Float my son and I have ever had!!
Delicious food, great service and literally the BEST pancake we’ve ever had!!
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Cherries Breakfast Bistro
4144 Wilkinson RdDelicious food, great service and literally the BEST pancake we’ve ever had!!
The best sushi in town!! Owned by a lovely family who will always make you feel welcome. Some of our favourites on the menu Stop, Drop & Roll and Dakong Jeong
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Sushi Matsuri
239 Menzies StThe best sushi in town!! Owned by a lovely family who will always make you feel welcome. Some of our favourites on the menu Stop, Drop & Roll and Dakong Jeong
Phil will welcome you with OPEN arms!! Delicious baked goods and amazing coffee/teas. I have enjoyed literally everything that I have ever eaten in this place! A must stop if you head out to Mystic or China Beach
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Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdPhil will welcome you with OPEN arms!! Delicious baked goods and amazing coffee/teas. I have enjoyed literally everything that I have ever eaten in this place! A must stop if you head out to Mystic or China Beach
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce AlleySo many delicious tapas!
One of the best restaurants in town! Beautiful patio setting. Reservations are strongly recommended
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
II Terrazzo
555 Johnson StOne of the best restaurants in town! Beautiful patio setting. Reservations are strongly recommended
One of our top 3 restaurants to hit in downtown Victoria! Keep in mind that they don’t take reservations but it’s worth the wait:)
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Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government StOne of our top 3 restaurants to hit in downtown Victoria! Keep in mind that they don’t take reservations but it’s worth the wait:)
Sightseeing
This trestle is impressive and a must see if you’re looking for a spectacular walk/hike/bike ride! It is one of the worlds largest free-standing timber trestle bridges, standing 44 meters high and 173 meters long! Approximately 1 hour and 10 minute (62km) drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley.
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Viaducto Kinsol
2869 Glen Eagles RdThis trestle is impressive and a must see if you’re looking for a spectacular walk/hike/bike ride! It is one of the worlds largest free-standing timber trestle bridges, standing 44 meters high and 173 meters long! Approximately 1 hour and 10 minute (62km) drive to the beautiful Cowichan Valley.
Beautiful hike on the west coast!! Approximately 1 hour and 25 minute drive (77km). Check out Shirley Delicious recommendation to start/finish off your hike:)
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Chin Beach
Juan de Fuca Marine TrailBeautiful hike on the west coast!! Approximately 1 hour and 25 minute drive (77km). Check out Shirley Delicious recommendation to start/finish off your hike:)
Beautiful hike along the west coast including a suspension bridge. Approximately 1 hour and 25 minute drive (76 km). Check out Shirley Delicious recommendation to start/finish off your hike
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Mystic Beach
Beautiful hike along the west coast including a suspension bridge. Approximately 1 hour and 25 minute drive (76 km). Check out Shirley Delicious recommendation to start/finish off your hike
This place is a must if you’re in the Parksville area! Featuring self-guided tours, petting farm, trails, a farm gate store offering tastings and locally made cheese, wine and meats and they have the BEST fresh milk on the island and it’s available on tap!! You can take an empty jug and fill it for the road. There’s also Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Mooberry Wine at the same location
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Morningstar Farm
403 Lowrys RdThis place is a must if you’re in the Parksville area! Featuring self-guided tours, petting farm, trails, a farm gate store offering tastings and locally made cheese, wine and meats and they have the BEST fresh milk on the island and it’s available on tap!! You can take an empty jug and fill it for the road. There’s also Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Mooberry Wine at the same location
Set in an old quarry outside of Victoria, these fabulous gardens provide a year-round opportunity to step into a peaceful natural setting with flowers, trees, pathways, and places to relax. In the Summer there is a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday evenings
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Jardines Butchart
800 Benvenuto AveSet in an old quarry outside of Victoria, these fabulous gardens provide a year-round opportunity to step into a peaceful natural setting with flowers, trees, pathways, and places to relax. In the Summer there is a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday evenings
Breweries & Distilleries
So many great beers offered by Phillips as well as Gin!
So many great beers to taste and they have gin and whiskey too! Stop in for a flight or two or fill up your growler🍺🍺 Kids are welcome too😎
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Phillips Tasting Room
2000 Government StSo many great beers to taste and they have gin and whiskey too! Stop in for a flight or two or fill up your growler🍺🍺 Kids are welcome too😎
Hoyne carries one of my most favourite/award winning beers Dark Matter🍺 pop in for a flight or fill up your growler!!
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Hoyne Brewing Company
2740 Bridge StreetHoyne carries one of my most favourite/award winning beers Dark Matter🍺 pop in for a flight or fill up your growler!!
Sheringham Distillery
4382 W Coast RdAward winning distillery
A fun way to explore the downtown Inner Harbour and visit some of the great pubs and restaurants. Victoria Harbour Ferry offers a Pickle Pub Crawl in the warmer months!!
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Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetA fun way to explore the downtown Inner Harbour and visit some of the great pubs and restaurants. Victoria Harbour Ferry offers a Pickle Pub Crawl in the warmer months!!
Chocolates & Sweets
A great selection of chocolates and sweets from around the world including Britain, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Nederland’s, United States and some local selections too! 🍫🍬🍭
Oh Sugar
561 Johnson StA great selection of chocolates and sweets from around the world including Britain, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Nederland’s, United States and some local selections too! 🍫🍬🍭
Adventures
For those adventurous types who want the true forest zipping experience. Hit the 17 Mile House Pub before or after for a pint and some tasty pub fare!
Go for a beautiful forest scenery hike around the lakes or a great place to go for a swim/paddle/walk
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Parque Regional del Lago Thetis
Go for a beautiful forest scenery hike around the lakes or a great place to go for a swim/paddle/walk
Family Fun
One of our kids favourite spots! If you love ice cream and playing games this is a great stop:)
Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream Parlor
3454 Tillicum RdOne of our kids favourite spots! If you love ice cream and playing games this is a great stop:)