Michaela and Gregor's guidebook to Victoria
Neighbourhoods
A charming artistic Victorian neighbourhood with one of our favourite coffee shops - Little June.
Check out the vintage home decor and gift store Cream and get delicious tacos at Mesa Familiar.
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Fernwood
A charming artistic Victorian neighbourhood with one of our favourite coffee shops - Little June.
Check out the vintage home decor and gift store Cream and get delicious tacos at Mesa Familiar.
In this neighbourhood you will find Cook St Village. A charming little street with coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and shops.
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Fairfield
In this neighbourhood you will find Cook St Village. A charming little street with coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and shops.
Sightseeing
A beautiful local park with a pristine Garry Oak meadow. Spring is an extra special time of year as there are thousands of crocus sprouting up. The park has amazing vistas in almost every direction which makes it a great spot to watch the sunset.
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Summit Park
1245 Summit AveA beautiful local park with a pristine Garry Oak meadow. Spring is an extra special time of year as there are thousands of crocus sprouting up. The park has amazing vistas in almost every direction which makes it a great spot to watch the sunset.
Peacock Hill Park
1225 Tolmie AvenueAnother great sunset spot only a couple minutes up the hill from our place!
A perfect day in Victoria could be spent grabbing a coffee in Cook St Village, wandering through Beacon Hill Park and watching the waves at Dallas road beach.
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Dallas Road Waterfront Trail
Dallas Road Waterfront TrailA perfect day in Victoria could be spent grabbing a coffee in Cook St Village, wandering through Beacon Hill Park and watching the waves at Dallas road beach.
Food scene
Our most frequently visited coffee shop only a couple minutes drive from our home. They roast their own beans and always have some great tunes playing. Great place to have some food and espresso.
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Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdOur most frequently visited coffee shop only a couple minutes drive from our home. They roast their own beans and always have some great tunes playing. Great place to have some food and espresso.
Being primarily plant-based eaters, we love this local fully vegan bakery and cafe. Get there early to try their famous cinnamon buns. They also have some delicious breakfast options!
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Fern Cafe and Bakery
1115 N Park StBeing primarily plant-based eaters, we love this local fully vegan bakery and cafe. Get there early to try their famous cinnamon buns. They also have some delicious breakfast options!
If you're into an old-school vegetarian buffet, this place is for you! Great value.
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Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
If you're into an old-school vegetarian buffet, this place is for you! Great value.
This is one of our favourite places to eat in Victoria. The food is exceptional and the ambience is very relaxing. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options made from locally sourced ingredients. Bonus it's in authentic heritage house.
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Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
225 Quebec StreetThis is one of our favourite places to eat in Victoria. The food is exceptional and the ambience is very relaxing. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options made from locally sourced ingredients. Bonus it's in authentic heritage house.
Sookjai Thai Restaurant
893 Fort StOur favourite Thai restaurant.
Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government StOur favourite sushi restaurant.
Only a 10 minute walk from our place - we love coming here especially on rainy days. The family that runs it are all so kind and their pho is exceptional.
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Vietnam House Restaurant
3189 Quadra StOnly a 10 minute walk from our place - we love coming here especially on rainy days. The family that runs it are all so kind and their pho is exceptional.
An easy 10 minute walk through Jackson park. We love coming here to grab coffees, fresh bread and pizza dough. Lots of delicious baked goods and on Fridays they serve pizza for lunch.
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The Italian Bakery
3197 Quadra StAn easy 10 minute walk through Jackson park. We love coming here to grab coffees, fresh bread and pizza dough. Lots of delicious baked goods and on Fridays they serve pizza for lunch.
Shopping
Lots of boutique shops as well as some of the big name stores. We love getting coffee at Crust Bakery coffee cart and sitting in the sunshine!
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Uptown
3440 Saanich RdLots of boutique shops as well as some of the big name stores. We love getting coffee at Crust Bakery coffee cart and sitting in the sunshine!
Great spot to start exploring Victoria's China Town. Lots of local boutique stores and places to eat in the area! Also be sure to check out some of the authentic Chinese home decor stores.
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Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard StGreat spot to start exploring Victoria's China Town. Lots of local boutique stores and places to eat in the area! Also be sure to check out some of the authentic Chinese home decor stores.
For any mid-century lovers - be sure to check out our favourite furniture store. We sourced many pieces for our home from here.
The Fabulous Find Mid-century Furnishings
1046 Mason StreetFor any mid-century lovers - be sure to check out our favourite furniture store. We sourced many pieces for our home from here.
CREAM Life + Style
2000 Fernwood RoadLovely little boutique shop with new and vintage gems.
Luna Collective
1048 Fort StHome decor, handmade jewellery, pottery and more.