Marie’s guidebook

Marie
Marie’s guidebook

Groceries

Turn left on Rockland Right on St. Charles.. down the hill and you're there.
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Thrifty Foods
1580 Hillside Ave
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Turn left on Rockland Right on St. Charles.. down the hill and you're there.
10 minutes away Left on Joan Right on Fort...keep going to Foul Bay Road
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Save-On-Foods
1950 Foul Bay Rd
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10 minutes away Left on Joan Right on Fort...keep going to Foul Bay Road
Specialty Meat Shop - high quality
The Whole Beast
2032 Oak Bay Ave
Specialty Meat Shop - high quality
Left on Joan Right on Fort Right on Oak Bay Ave Good takeaway deli and made-to-order sandwiches
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Red Barn Market
1933 Oak Bay Ave
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Left on Joan Right on Fort Right on Oak Bay Ave Good takeaway deli and made-to-order sandwiches
Fresh seafood, Fish & Chips 10% off on Mondays
Oak Bay Seafood
2024 Oak Bay Ave
Fresh seafood, Fish & Chips 10% off on Mondays

Coffee Shops

Perfect for grabbing a morning coffee to take on your Ross Bay/Dallas Road walk
Gonzales Coffee
1548 Fairfield Rd
Perfect for grabbing a morning coffee to take on your Ross Bay/Dallas Road walk
A local favorite... big patio for sitting out
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Moka House Coffee
345 Cook St
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A local favorite... big patio for sitting out
Great spot for a coffee if you're down near Parliament House
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Capital Park
535 Superior St
Great spot for a coffee if you're down near Parliament House
Cozy gem in James Bay/Fisherman's Wharf for coffee, baked goods and light fare. Sit on their outdoor terrace or take your treats to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy the ocean view.
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec Street
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Cozy gem in James Bay/Fisherman's Wharf for coffee, baked goods and light fare. Sit on their outdoor terrace or take your treats to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy the ocean view.

Neighbourhoods to Explore

A bustling few blocks of restaurants, pubs and specialty shops.
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Cook Street
Cook Street
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A bustling few blocks of restaurants, pubs and specialty shops.
Oak Bay Avenue... a village akin to England with tea houses, shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Oak Bay
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Oak Bay Avenue... a village akin to England with tea houses, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Bound by Parliament house and Beacon Hill park, James Bay offers quaint cottage architecture, historic B&B's, shops, cafe's and the original home of Emily Carr.
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James Bay
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Bound by Parliament house and Beacon Hill park, James Bay offers quaint cottage architecture, historic B&B's, shops, cafe's and the original home of Emily Carr.

Casual dining

Great place for a french pastry and a baguette sandwich.
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Fol Epi
398 Harbour Rd
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Great place for a french pastry and a baguette sandwich.
Great fish and chips for takeaway.
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Willows Galley
2559 Estevan Ave
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Great fish and chips for takeaway.
Arguably the best Chinese in town
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J & J Wonton Noodle House
1012 Fort St
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Arguably the best Chinese in town
For a less-stuffy full Afternoon Tea experience
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White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay Ave
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For a less-stuffy full Afternoon Tea experience
A great full English breakfast and live music in the evenings.
The Oaks
2250 Oak Bay Ave
A great full English breakfast and live music in the evenings.
At the corner of Cook & Fort... wonderful breakfast and lunch options beautifully presented.
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Bear & Joey Cafe
1025 Cook St
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At the corner of Cook & Fort... wonderful breakfast and lunch options beautifully presented.
Pub favourites, reasonably priced in funky Fernwood. Go for the nachos and the cheapest pints in town.
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The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave
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Pub favourites, reasonably priced in funky Fernwood. Go for the nachos and the cheapest pints in town.
Founded by a BC local (Bear) and an Aussie (Joey)... Go for the unique, healthy-ish food and coffee culture Stay for the sunny patio and people-watching Post the Insta-worthy food and decor
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Bear & Joey Cafe
1025 Cook St
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Founded by a BC local (Bear) and an Aussie (Joey)... Go for the unique, healthy-ish food and coffee culture Stay for the sunny patio and people-watching Post the Insta-worthy food and decor

Finer Dining

An intimate neighbourhood place with good food, wine and often live music.
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The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen
230 Cook St
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An intimate neighbourhood place with good food, wine and often live music.
Wonderful pastas and italian inspired dishes
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Cafe Brio
944 Fort St
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Wonderful pastas and italian inspired dishes
Beautifully rustic and warm ambiance. Pricey but worth it.
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II Terrazzo
555 Johnson St
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Beautifully rustic and warm ambiance. Pricey but worth it.
Outstanding Italian; if the temperatures are warm enough, sit outside on their sun-drenched patio.
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IL Covo Trattoria
106 Superior St
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Outstanding Italian; if the temperatures are warm enough, sit outside on their sun-drenched patio.

Sightseeing

Walk the beautiful grounds to appreciate seasonal foliage and flowers; perennial and rose gardens, the Gary Oak meadow and the vegetable garden that produces ingredients for the Tea Room.
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Government House
1401 Rockland Ave
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Walk the beautiful grounds to appreciate seasonal foliage and flowers; perennial and rose gardens, the Gary Oak meadow and the vegetable garden that produces ingredients for the Tea Room.
BC's history and culture are well-presented at this must-see museum.
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Royal BC -museo
675 Belleville St
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BC's history and culture are well-presented at this must-see museum.
Take a walk on the Breakwater to view Victoria's Inner Harbour and Dallas Road from the water's view.
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Breakwater Majakka
The Breakwater
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Take a walk on the Breakwater to view Victoria's Inner Harbour and Dallas Road from the water's view.
Mt. Doug offers beach and mountain experiences. Enjoy the view of the peninsula from the top (you can hike or drive) or beachcomb the water's elevation.
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Mt. Douglas Park
4550 Cordova Bay Rd
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Mt. Doug offers beach and mountain experiences. Enjoy the view of the peninsula from the top (you can hike or drive) or beachcomb the water's elevation.
At the foot of Cook Street and Dallas Road, this vast park is Victoria's "Central Park". A petting zoo, ponds, wildflower gardens and Gary Oak meadows, cultivated gardens and a plethora of peacocks... something new to explore each visit.
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Beacon Hillin puisto
100 Cook St
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At the foot of Cook Street and Dallas Road, this vast park is Victoria's "Central Park". A petting zoo, ponds, wildflower gardens and Gary Oak meadows, cultivated gardens and a plethora of peacocks... something new to explore each visit.
On breezy days, watch the kite surfers ride waves and take flight. On stormy days, watch the weather move across the Salish Sea, hear the wind blow and see the waves crash.
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Clover Pointin puisto
1250 Dallas Rd
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On breezy days, watch the kite surfers ride waves and take flight. On stormy days, watch the weather move across the Salish Sea, hear the wind blow and see the waves crash.
A neighbourhood gem with great history. Self-guided tours offered.
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Craigdarrochin linna
1050 Joan Crescent
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A neighbourhood gem with great history. Self-guided tours offered.

Cocktail Hour

Stay with us, but take a peek inside the Fairmont to appreciate beautiful architecture. Sit in the bar and have a drink overlooking the inner harbour. Special and worth it.
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Hotel Fairmont Empress
721 Government St
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Stay with us, but take a peek inside the Fairmont to appreciate beautiful architecture. Sit in the bar and have a drink overlooking the inner harbour. Special and worth it.
A happening patio in the Inner Harbour. Reasonable prices, innovative libations and indulgent bar food.
Belleville's Watering Hole & Diner
427 Belleville St
A happening patio in the Inner Harbour. Reasonable prices, innovative libations and indulgent bar food.
Rooftop patio with great views, basic bar food
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Sticky Wicket Pub
919 Douglas Street
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Rooftop patio with great views, basic bar food