Guidebook for Victoria
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside AveClosest grocery store
Love this shop-- carries local organic groceries and artisan gifts.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Local General Store
1440 Haultain StLove this shop-- carries local organic groceries and artisan gifts.
Food Scene
Hillside Coffee & Tea and Catering
Closest coffee shop
Koffi
1441 Haultain StCool local coffee shop.
Sushi Island
1633 Hillside AveGreat little local sushi place with reasonable prices.
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum RdFor people who love Tim's.
You like pasta and pizza in a relaxed atmosphere? This is worth checking out.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Romeo's
1703 Blanshard StYou like pasta and pizza in a relaxed atmosphere? This is worth checking out.
Subway
1770 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdSandwiches super convenient and close by.
McRae Avenue
McRae AvenueNice menu, cute patio, decent place to watch the game.
A local favorite for healthy yummy breakfasts.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveA local favorite for healthy yummy breakfasts.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
3993 Quadra StGreat for evening treats
McDonald's
1567 Cedar Hill Cross Rdcheap fast food
The Urban Cup Cafe
3690 Shelbourne Stgreat for hearty breakfast
Great Westcoast fare at sensible prices. Nice lounge to watch sports. Close by.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
5th St. Bar & Grill
1028 Hillside AveGreat Westcoast fare at sensible prices. Nice lounge to watch sports. Close by.
Good pizza and comfort food menu at reasonable prices. Has a lounge.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Boston Pizza
2755 Veterans Memorial PkwyGood pizza and comfort food menu at reasonable prices. Has a lounge.
Everything Else
Outdoor farmer's market every Weds evening in summer (June 4 - Sept 17 - 4:30-8:30 pm). Has live music, free bouncy castle, beer garden, food, local produce and locally-made products.
Oaklands Elementary School (School District No 61 (Greater Victoria))
2827 2827 Belmont AvenueOutdoor farmer's market every Weds evening in summer (June 4 - Sept 17 - 4:30-8:30 pm). Has live music, free bouncy castle, beer garden, food, local produce and locally-made products.
COBS Bread Bakery
3639 Shelbourne StClosest bakery
Starbucks
1644 Hillside AveA perennial favorite
Ooh La La Cupcakes
1391A Hillside AveCan't beat these decadent homemade cupcakes
Great place for wine and beer -- there is also a government liquor store in the mall across the street with a bigger selection.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hillside Liquor Plus
3201 Shelbourne StGreat place for wine and beer -- there is also a government liquor store in the mall across the street with a bigger selection.
Bowker Creek Greenway
Bowker Creek GreenwayNice little place to take a stroll and look at the crayfish.
Oaklands Park
1500 Kings RdGreat playground, ball fields, kids love it.
Super cool kids playground with free zipline and sandy beach.
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Cadboro-Gyro
Sinclair RoadSuper cool kids playground with free zipline and sandy beach.
Playa Willows
EsplanadeOur favorite summertime place to go.
Includes a kids waterpark that is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carnarvon Park
2801 Henderson RdIncludes a kids waterpark that is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Close by, priced competitively, and they pick you up!
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2507 Government StClose by, priced competitively, and they pick you up!
Island Haircutting Co.
3023 Shakespeare StHaircuts for a fair price. No appointment necessary.
RBC Royal Bank
1701 Douglas StClosest ATM
CIBC Branch with ATM
1644 Hillside Avelocal bank
Community gym, art gallery, indoor tennis
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill RdCommunity gym, art gallery, indoor tennis
A great little public golf course you can probably get on with a couple days notice. Gorgeous 4km tree-lined jogging/walking trail surrounds the course.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cedar Hill Golf Course
1400 Derby RdA great little public golf course you can probably get on with a couple days notice. Gorgeous 4km tree-lined jogging/walking trail surrounds the course.
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
1212 Douglas StAll you need
Sears Department Store
everything you need
Entertainment & Activities
Crumsby's Cafe
2509 Estevan AveKid-focused cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
2852 Douglas StSports bar with pub-style food. A bus-ride away.