Guidebook for Victoria
Food Scene
Also has a a sandwich and coffee bar! Closed Sunday/Monday.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Bay Bakery
3337 Metchosin RdAlso has a a sandwich and coffee bar! Closed Sunday/Monday.
Classic Canadian Icon for doughnuts to coffee and more!
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tim Hortons
739 McCallum RdClassic Canadian Icon for doughnuts to coffee and more!
Grab a bite to eat, or a beer- at the cafe on campus while visiting Royal Roads-including Hatley Castle! Walk to Royal Roads via forested trail in just 15 mins!
Habitat Cafe
University DriveGrab a bite to eat, or a beer- at the cafe on campus while visiting Royal Roads-including Hatley Castle! Walk to Royal Roads via forested trail in just 15 mins!
Dairy Queen
2205 Sooke RdGrab a ice cream- or a bite to eat- at this fast food classic place!
Denny's
3100 Douglas StBreakfast all day- chain restaurant.
Great for any meal- one of our fav's to go to.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdGreat for any meal- one of our fav's to go to.
Buffet style Chinese food- lunch buffet is my fav
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
May Gold Village
701 Goldstream AveBuffet style Chinese food- lunch buffet is my fav
They make in house Naan bread this is yummy!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Turmeric Indian Cuisine
777 Goldstream AveThey make in house Naan bread this is yummy!
Chain restaurant/pub- drink specials mid day.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveChain restaurant/pub- drink specials mid day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Darcy's Pub
737 Goldstream AveStep back into the 80's at this local pub- play a game of darts or pool- tucked away on a side street.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose - neighbourhood public house
592 Ledsham RdStep back into the 80's at this local pub- play a game of darts or pool- tucked away on a side street.
Ma Miller's Pub
2903 Sooke Lake RdGreat pub all around- plus try some of the tasters- as they brew beer too!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Mile House Restaurant
199 Island HwyGreat pub all around- plus try some of the tasters- as they brew beer too!
The only one at this end of the Island- and only a 10 min drive from your suite!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elements Casino
1708 Island HwyThe only one at this end of the Island- and only a 10 min drive from your suite!
Gorge side outdoor deck for summer seating- 10 min drive away- one of our older historic pubs. Menu has changed- so maybe look on line to see if menu suits...
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six Mile Pub
494 Island HwyGorge side outdoor deck for summer seating- 10 min drive away- one of our older historic pubs. Menu has changed- so maybe look on line to see if menu suits...
Parks & Nature
Walk to the beach or drive in 2 min. Beautiful!
Beach food Fri/Sat - 2 or 3 food trucks- plus live music in on the beach during the summer!
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esquimalt Lagoon
Walk to the beach or drive in 2 min. Beautiful!
Beach food Fri/Sat - 2 or 3 food trucks- plus live music in on the beach during the summer!
One of my fav's! Spectacular - walk down to the beach- past Sitting lady falls- great beach for tide - goes out far!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park Nature House
4115 Metchosin RdOne of my fav's! Spectacular - walk down to the beach- past Sitting lady falls- great beach for tide - goes out far!
Huge recreation area- great for lake activities - lots of trails
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional del Lago Thetis
Huge recreation area- great for lake activities - lots of trails
Step back in time- see the Fort- walk to the lighthouse you see when visiting the beach! National park
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdStep back in time- see the Fort- walk to the lighthouse you see when visiting the beach! National park
See the salmon run in the fall- visit the nature house- walk to the waterfall.
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goldstream Provincial Park
See the salmon run in the fall- visit the nature house- walk to the waterfall.
Built in 1908- walk to it- on Royal Roads University grounds- just 15 mins away via forest trails
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Hatley
2005 Sooke RdBuilt in 1908- walk to it- on Royal Roads University grounds- just 15 mins away via forest trails
See locals jump from the cliffs into the 'pot holes' made by the crystal clear river- careful the depth can be hard to tell- as it is so clear! Local secret!
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadSee locals jump from the cliffs into the 'pot holes' made by the crystal clear river- careful the depth can be hard to tell- as it is so clear! Local secret!
Walk to the castle in 15 mins from your suite
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hatley Park National Historic Site
2005 Sooke RdWalk to the castle in 15 mins from your suite
New beach park- rent a paddle board- or the beach volley ball court- food truck in summer on Sunday- new park- still adding stuff...
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Royal Bay Beachpark
3483 Metchosin RdNew beach park- rent a paddle board- or the beach volley ball court- food truck in summer on Sunday- new park- still adding stuff...
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
1860 Island HwyOpen 24 hrs- good organic selection
Lagoon Food Market
3337 Metchosin RdJust up the hill- good in a pinch- right next to the bakery!
Real Canadian Superstore
291 Cowichan WayAt the mall- big grocery store
Great organic selection- and awesome sandwich bar inside too! Lots of local and whole foods
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdGreat organic selection- and awesome sandwich bar inside too! Lots of local and whole foods
Shopping
Everything from restaurants, shopping to movies!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdEverything from restaurants, shopping to movies!
Arts & Culture
Museo Real de BC
675 Belleville St4 floors- plan for at least 4 hours!
Entertainment & Activities
From swimming to ice rink- to golf and a velodrome and BMX track- find it all here- even the public library for recreation.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
1767 Island HwyFrom swimming to ice rink- to golf and a velodrome and BMX track- find it all here- even the public library for recreation.
A local secret- walk to it from your suite- via Royal Roads trails- open late- drop in classes- plus great weight room and more! Right on campus.
Royal Roads University Recreation Centre
2005 Sooke RdA local secret- walk to it from your suite- via Royal Roads trails- open late- drop in classes- plus great weight room and more! Right on campus.
Tree top fun for the whole family- obstacle course among the trees
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WildPlay Element Parks Victoria
1767 Island HwyTree top fun for the whole family- obstacle course among the trees