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1. The Fairmont Empress
No, the rooms are not the most modern and there is no a/c, but the Fairmont Empress truly is the quintessential Victoria experience that is worth paying for. I stayed here for a conference so I got a good rate but we upgraded to a harbor front room…More »
2. Orca Spirit Adventures
I booked a reservation with Orca Spirit a few days before arriving in Victoria. The weather was a bit iffy but the rain held off. We enjoyed our 3 hour tour in the zodiac boat ride. These zodiacs are not like the ones in Hawaii-they are quite sturdy…More »
3. Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast
This b&b is located close to the Inner Harbor but is located on a quiet residential street. It is quite convenient to be able to park your car for no fee here. The Albion is a charming place and Fernando is a funny guy. Don cooks the most amazing…More »
4. Hatley Castle
Hatley Castle is a great place to stop if you are driving west of Victoria to Sooke or onward. The gardens are spectacular and the outside of Hatley Castle is stunning. The location is now a university but was a military college for decades before…More »
5. Royal British Columbia Museum
I got lucky and went here on Science Day so the entrance fee was waived. I am not sure it's worth $15 per person to go here. The dead animals are plentiful and I was not a fan of that part. The aboriginal totem poles and the re-creation of the old…More »
6. Botanical Beach Provincial Park
Botanical Beach Provincial Park is part of the Juan de Fuca Provincial Parks. It is located near Port Renfrew and is about 2 hours from Victoria. It is a beautiful drive to get here and with about a 25 minute hike you can reach Botanical Beach. It is…More »
7. Bistro Bon Rouge
I would give this place 3.5 stars. The atmosphere is definitely cozy but it was way too warm in the restaurant to the point of being uncomfortable. We shared the prawns done in a citrus butter sauce which were quite good but not necessarily worth the…More »
8. Victoria Butterfly Gardens
This place is good for adults as well as kids. I spent a decent amount of time here running after butterflies and trying to get fabulous pics. There are 2 flamingos as well. The Atlas moth is quite impressive and MASSIVE. They are nocturnal so you…More »
9. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
I wouldn't necessarily visit Sidney just for this aquarium but there are some pretty displays. It's not large but if you go slowly and check out all the creatures and the open tank, there is a lot to see. A docent pointed out the names of the…More »
10. The Reef Restaurant Victoria
This is a great restaurant to check out and a welcome break from the pubs. They have an amazing selection of rums which is heaven to me. The service was attentive and the food good quality. I enjoyed the jerk chicken roti (huge tortilla with a curry…More »
11. Dynasty Restaurant
This restaurant serves shark fin soup. They need to step up and see the trend sweeping the west coast that recognizes shark fin soup is an animal cruelty issue, not a cultural delicacy. I would not eat here.
12. Darcy's Pub
This was our first meal in Victoria and it was pretty good. Darcy's Pub attracted us because it was a sunny day and they have outside seating overlooking the waterfront. The beer selection is extensive and I tried the Granville Island Hefeweizen…More »
13. The Blue Fox Cafe
We walked in the rain to Blue Fox on a Sunday for brunch and arrived around 1030 am. There was a decent line but it moved quickly and we were seated after 20 minutes. The servers are very friendly and quick. The jungle juice was tasty-pineapple…More »
14. Irish Times Pub
Even though the Bard and the Banker may look a little fancier, the food at Irish Times is better. I was THRILLED to see they have toad in the hole as an appetizer which I have not had in years. The mini yorkshire puddings with meat in side and topped…More »
15. The Edge Restaurant
The outside of this restaurant is misleading as the inside is very cozy. I tried the burger which was quite creative and done in a triangle shape. The meat quality was good and the fries were cooked to perfection, but I was not thrilled some type of…More »
16. Brasserie L'ecole
4.5 Stars. This is the best restaurant we ate at in Victoria so yes, you can trust all of these great reviews. The restaurant is in Chinatown which is a bit strange, but as soon as you walk in, you can tell this is an authentic French bistro. The…More »
17. Red Fish Blue Fish
Victoria, BC V8W 1T4
Canada
(250) 298-6877
Categories:
Fish & Chips,
Food Stands,
Seafood
I made the mistake of coming here at 12:30 and we waiting in line for an hour. Was it worth an hour wait? No, I have had better fish and chips.
If you come earlier or late, then it's probably worth it. The halibut was incredibly fresh but lacked some…More »
18. Bard and Banker
The Bard and the Banker is a beautiful and classy pub, and a great place to watch a Canucks game! I thought it was neat they had a tent card on each table with a different player's number and if that player scored during the game, you got a free…More »
19. Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant
There is a good view from the Canoe Pub, which is on the edge of Chinatown. The service was slow at first but was good later on. We came on a Tuesday which was half price wine night by the glass and we were able to try the BC wines for a good price.…More »
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