Guidebook for Victoria and the Island

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Guidebook for Victoria and the Island

Taprooms and Breweries

Vancouver Island is home to some of BC’s best beer!
The Drake has an amazing tap list, great food from local vendors and an incredible indoor and outdoor space in Market Square. A local and tourist favourite!
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The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
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The Drake has an amazing tap list, great food from local vendors and an incredible indoor and outdoor space in Market Square. A local and tourist favourite!
One of the newest breweries on the Victoria beer scene, the beer is experimental and delicious! Very close to downtown and an easy spot to stop when you’re seeing the sites.
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Herald Street Brew Works
506 Herald St
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One of the newest breweries on the Victoria beer scene, the beer is experimental and delicious! Very close to downtown and an easy spot to stop when you’re seeing the sites.
Slightly out of town on a beautiful and historic 5 acre lot, this cider house creates incredible and unique ciders.
Victoria Cider Co.
Slightly out of town on a beautiful and historic 5 acre lot, this cider house creates incredible and unique ciders.

Food scene

While you’re out walking Dallas, stop in for some good food, well priced beverages and a breathtaking view of the Olympics and ocean.
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Breakwater Cafe . Bistro . Bar
199 Dallas Rd
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While you’re out walking Dallas, stop in for some good food, well priced beverages and a breathtaking view of the Olympics and ocean.
Definitely one of the best brunch spots in the city, the food is delicious and the prices are great! There can be a wait, but the line usually moves quickly!
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Fuego Old Town Eatery
1435 Store St
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Definitely one of the best brunch spots in the city, the food is delicious and the prices are great! There can be a wait, but the line usually moves quickly!
Specializing in brunch and breakfast, you can’t go wrong with Jam! Also extremely popular so you may be waiting a bit for a table.
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Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
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Specializing in brunch and breakfast, you can’t go wrong with Jam! Also extremely popular so you may be waiting a bit for a table.
Rotating tapas menu, sherry list to die for and incredible wait staff makes this absolutely worth the visit.
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Bodega
1210 Broad St
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Rotating tapas menu, sherry list to die for and incredible wait staff makes this absolutely worth the visit.
Reservations a must! This restaurant plays on what’s local and fresh, but only has about 10 seats in the entire restaurant.
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Hank's *A Restaurant
1001 Douglas St
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Reservations a must! This restaurant plays on what’s local and fresh, but only has about 10 seats in the entire restaurant.
Best happy hour EVER! Great seafood and oysters.
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Ferris' Grill & Garden Patio
536 Yates St
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Best happy hour EVER! Great seafood and oysters.
Excellent food and beer menu right on the water!
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
Excellent food and beer menu right on the water!
Amazing food with a locally renowned chef
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Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion Square
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Amazing food with a locally renowned chef
Excellent restaurant inside the historic Empress hotel. Slightly upscale.
Q AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
Excellent restaurant inside the historic Empress hotel. Slightly upscale.
Seaside restaurant with a cozy feel right on the water
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The Surly Mermaid
9851 Seaport Pl
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Seaside restaurant with a cozy feel right on the water
Esthetically pleasing brunch spot!
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Bear & Joey Cafe
1025 Cook St
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Esthetically pleasing brunch spot!

Walks and Neighbourhoods

Stunning Olympic Mountain and ocean views, this stroll along a newly minted walking and biking path is a must do.
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Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
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Stunning Olympic Mountain and ocean views, this stroll along a newly minted walking and biking path is a must do.
Only a 5 minute walk south from The Aviary, this is a perfect stroll by the brackish water of the Gorge. Well manicured gardens and paths make a great walk for you and your dogs.
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Gorge Waters
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Only a 5 minute walk south from The Aviary, this is a perfect stroll by the brackish water of the Gorge. Well manicured gardens and paths make a great walk for you and your dogs.
Located across the River and a close walk, this park feels secluded despite being in the middle of this neighborhood! An awesome place to walk dogs or “escape” into nature.
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Cuthbert Holmes Park
Trans-Canada Highway
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Located across the River and a close walk, this park feels secluded despite being in the middle of this neighborhood! An awesome place to walk dogs or “escape” into nature.

Sightseeing

30 minutes from the Aviary, this well trafficked hiking/walking path is stunning every mile. Light elevation changes and easy terrain, this is a beautiful hike for everyone. Get there early, parking can be difficult!
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East Sooke Bölgesel Parkı
6807 East Sooke Road
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30 minutes from the Aviary, this well trafficked hiking/walking path is stunning every mile. Light elevation changes and easy terrain, this is a beautiful hike for everyone. Get there early, parking can be difficult!
Easy to moderate trails, this is one of the best views in the city of the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Saanich Peninsula and City of Victoria
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Mt. Douglas Park
4550 Cordova Bay Rd
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Easy to moderate trails, this is one of the best views in the city of the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Saanich Peninsula and City of Victoria
One of the most beautiful buildings in BC to walk through or admire outside.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville St
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One of the most beautiful buildings in BC to walk through or admire outside.

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Public Transport is reliable but ensure you have cash

Most busses arrive when they should, but be warned that unless you buy tickets (from London Drugs, convenient stores), or have a bus card, you will need cash as they do not accept credit or debit like in Vancouver.
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The Malahat can get very congested

The Malahat, or the Trans Canada going north or south just past Goldstream Provincial Park to past Duncan can get extremely congested especially on weekends due to high volumes of traffic and only 1-2 lanes. Make sure to leave early on Friday or Saturday morning and return Saturday night or early on Sunday to avoid major delays.