Ariel & Steve's Guidebook
Hiking
Vancouver Island has many great hiking and walking spots!
Just up the road. Our favorite spot for quick hikes. In the winter the under forest shines with ferns, giant cedars and many animal and bird species
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Francis King Regional Park
Munn RoadJust up the road. Our favorite spot for quick hikes. In the winter the under forest shines with ferns, giant cedars and many animal and bird species
Lago Thetis
A wonderful day spot for hiking and swimming. Parking can be intense in the summer so go early. There are many parking lots, it the first ones are full keep going. Hike in to beautiful river swimming holes, clear water and beautiful forest
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Parque Provincial Sooke Potholes
Sooke River RoadA wonderful day spot for hiking and swimming. Parking can be intense in the summer so go early. There are many parking lots, it the first ones are full keep going. Hike in to beautiful river swimming holes, clear water and beautiful forest
Parque Provincial French Beach
Parque Provincial de Goldstream
A short hike down to a huge wonderful beach. At low tide you can walk way out and explore the shoreline. Great spot for flying kites, summer swims and a beach day
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Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Nature House
4115 Metchosin RdA short hike down to a huge wonderful beach. At low tide you can walk way out and explore the shoreline. Great spot for flying kites, summer swims and a beach day
Food scene
Great Japanese food. Dine in or take out. Owner and operated by the same family for over 15 years. Some of the best sushi in town!
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Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd
604 Broughton StGreat Japanese food. Dine in or take out. Owner and operated by the same family for over 15 years. Some of the best sushi in town!
Take out only. Fun to sit on the rock and people / boat watch. Pro tip - order online in advance and skip the line.
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Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StTake out only. Fun to sit on the rock and people / boat watch. Pro tip - order online in advance and skip the line.
Victoria’s most classic cozy spot. The best live music in town and delicious American Italian food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Also their Manhattan is the bomb! Arrive early as the lineup can be long and they don’t take reservations.
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Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StVictoria’s most classic cozy spot. The best live music in town and delicious American Italian food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Also their Manhattan is the bomb! Arrive early as the lineup can be long and they don’t take reservations.
Great vibe, cocktails and shared plates.
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Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar
506 Fort StGreat vibe, cocktails and shared plates.
Hey Happy
560 Johnson StYou have to try their breakfast sandwich.
The best croissants in town! Next level French pastries made with organic ingredients. Grab a pastry and coffee and walk the path to the Selkirk trestle or all the way downtown.
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Fol Epi
398 Harbour RdThe best croissants in town! Next level French pastries made with organic ingredients. Grab a pastry and coffee and walk the path to the Selkirk trestle or all the way downtown.
Authentic modern Japanese cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
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Yua Japanese Bistro
622 Fisgard StreetAuthentic modern Japanese cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
Uchida Eatery
633 Courtney StSmall local spot made from seasonal ingredients.
Ramen Arashi
2950 Douglas StreetAuthentic soul warming ramen. Serving lunch and dinner.
Baan Thai Wok & Bar (Broadmead)
777 Royal Oak DrPerfect date or night out with friends. Cool your own Korean grilled delicious and order cold beer!
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Sura Korean Restaurant
1696 Douglas StPerfect date or night out with friends. Cool your own Korean grilled delicious and order cold beer!
Our favorite brunch spot. Get Eggs Benny on a latke! Near willow beach and in estevan village, great spots to wonder and walk.
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The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan AveOur favorite brunch spot. Get Eggs Benny on a latke! Near willow beach and in estevan village, great spots to wonder and walk.
Amenities
Just two minutes from the farm this plaza has most things you need. Quality Foods grocery, Cascadia liquor store, Peoples Pharmacy among others!
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Eagle Creek Village
29 Helmcken RdJust two minutes from the farm this plaza has most things you need. Quality Foods grocery, Cascadia liquor store, Peoples Pharmacy among others!
Our favorite local grocery store! Go for the fresh island grown produce but be sure to check out their meat counter, small nursery and specialty items like our favorite local made salad dressing (Yeshi) and local made tortillas (Maiiz).
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveOur favorite local grocery store! Go for the fresh island grown produce but be sure to check out their meat counter, small nursery and specialty items like our favorite local made salad dressing (Yeshi) and local made tortillas (Maiiz).
Sightseeing
Parque Regional da Praia de Island View
3215 Island View RdParque Beacon Hill
100 Cook StThe Gardens at HCP
505 Quayle RdLagoa Esquimalt
Dallas Road
Dallas RoadOne of Victoria’s loveliest neighborhoods. Great spot to grab a bite, walk through Beacon Hill Park and down to Dallas Rd.
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Cook Street
Cook StreetOne of Victoria’s loveliest neighborhoods. Great spot to grab a bite, walk through Beacon Hill Park and down to Dallas Rd.
Activities
A unique experience and an amazing way to see some of the city. This books up quickly so schedule in advance as you can. You pay per person and drive the boat yourself!
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Hot Tub Boat Victoria
450 Swift StA unique experience and an amazing way to see some of the city. This books up quickly so schedule in advance as you can. You pay per person and drive the boat yourself!
Great for kids. We love to go here in winter to soak in the tropical air, beauty and admire all the colorful creatures.
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Jardins de Borboletas de Victoria
1461 Benvenuto AveGreat for kids. We love to go here in winter to soak in the tropical air, beauty and admire all the colorful creatures.
Zoológico de insetos de Victoria
631 Courtney StFun for kids!
Shopping
Fun and eclectic local spots
Our favorite downtown florist - selling candles, perfume and other delights. Great for gifts or special items for your home.
Zingaro floral perfumery
561 Johnson StreetOur favorite downtown florist - selling candles, perfume and other delights. Great for gifts or special items for your home.
Another locally owned spot - amazing teas, soaps and a wonderful spa
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Silk Road Tea
1624 Government StAnother locally owned spot - amazing teas, soaps and a wonderful spa
Day Trips
Wonderful spots you can get to and from in one day and take in the sights!
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