Guidebook for Victoria

Melissa
Guidebook for Victoria

Parks & Nature

Playground for kids, plus picnic tables and a walking trail through the park area or through the rhododenrons.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Playfair Park
1198 Rock St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Playground for kids, plus picnic tables and a walking trail through the park area or through the rhododenrons.
A well maintained chip trail runs around the entire community golf course (and past the sanctuary bird pond at the north end of the course). Full loop is 5km, or 2.5km half loop (with a cut across at the club house). Trail start is about 5-10 min walk from our house.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Cedar Hill Golf Course Chip Trail Loop
Cedar Hill Golf Course Chip Trail Loop
8 recommandé par les habitants
A well maintained chip trail runs around the entire community golf course (and past the sanctuary bird pond at the north end of the course). Full loop is 5km, or 2.5km half loop (with a cut across at the club house). Trail start is about 5-10 min walk from our house.
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers.
Rithet's Bog Park
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers.
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers. Note: Board walk is closed summer 2018 for upgrades; the nature house is still open though.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Swan Lake
23 recommandé par les habitants
A nice loop trail through an active sanctuary and research wetlands area. Great for bird watchers. Note: Board walk is closed summer 2018 for upgrades; the nature house is still open though.

Essentials

Open 24hrs
194 recommandé par les habitants
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals Rd
194 recommandé par les habitants
Open 24hrs
Lots of local produce and health-eating grocery options, plus a non-chain coffee shop next door that serves an amazing tumeric latte. A 20-min walk from the house.
74 recommandé par les habitants
The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie Ave
74 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of local produce and health-eating grocery options, plus a non-chain coffee shop next door that serves an amazing tumeric latte. A 20-min walk from the house.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard St
27 recommandé par les habitants

Food Scene

Authentic, super yummy, and within walking distance.
13 recommandé par les habitants
The Italian Bakery
3197 Quadra St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic, super yummy, and within walking distance.
Despite the name they no longer serve Fish & Chips, but they have great Chinese takeaway options.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Halibut House
3500 Quadra St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Despite the name they no longer serve Fish & Chips, but they have great Chinese takeaway options.
Burgers for everyone, from the meat-eaters to the vegetarian s and those who are gluten-free. Tip: After 9pm, burgers are 50% discounted if you order a drink.
144 recommandé par les habitants
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
144 recommandé par les habitants
Burgers for everyone, from the meat-eaters to the vegetarian s and those who are gluten-free. Tip: After 9pm, burgers are 50% discounted if you order a drink.
Good food at reasonable prices. 15-20 min walk (or 5 min drive) from the house. Has a little outside patio. Love their Pho!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Vietnam House Restaurant
3189 Quadra St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Good food at reasonable prices. 15-20 min walk (or 5 min drive) from the house. Has a little outside patio. Love their Pho!
While the Sunday brunch is fabulous, I primarily go here for the Farm-to-Table Three Course Dinner Menu ($28) that gets updated based on the season, and great wine list. Located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Fireside Grill, is a wonderful place to enjoy affordable fine dining with a partner, or a large group. Originally a Tudor revival house built as an English-style tea and dance room in 1939 (the "Royal Oak Inn"), the building and property were refurbished in the 80s to create the Fireside Grill. Indoor seating plus two heated exterior patio options, set amidst towering oak trees and landscaped gardens.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Fireside Grill
4509 W Saanich Rd
31 recommandé par les habitants
While the Sunday brunch is fabulous, I primarily go here for the Farm-to-Table Three Course Dinner Menu ($28) that gets updated based on the season, and great wine list. Located away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Fireside Grill, is a wonderful place to enjoy affordable fine dining with a partner, or a large group. Originally a Tudor revival house built as an English-style tea and dance room in 1939 (the "Royal Oak Inn"), the building and property were refurbished in the 80s to create the Fireside Grill. Indoor seating plus two heated exterior patio options, set amidst towering oak trees and landscaped gardens.

Shopping

While the parking can be a bit confusing, here you'll find a collection of places to eat (from coffee bars, to sushi, to Noodle Box, and more), a local library, plus a mix of clothing shops, and big chain/big box staples from Whole Foods to Petcetera to Walmart.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Uptown Boulevard
Uptown Boulevard
18 recommandé par les habitants
While the parking can be a bit confusing, here you'll find a collection of places to eat (from coffee bars, to sushi, to Noodle Box, and more), a local library, plus a mix of clothing shops, and big chain/big box staples from Whole Foods to Petcetera to Walmart.
The Saanich Farmers' Market operates at this location, 10am-2pm on Sundays, throughout the months of July and August each summer (July 8-Aug 26 this year). http://saanichfarmersmarket.com/
Braefoot Community Association
1440 Harrop Road
The Saanich Farmers' Market operates at this location, 10am-2pm on Sundays, throughout the months of July and August each summer (July 8-Aug 26 this year). http://saanichfarmersmarket.com/