Best of Victoria, BC
The Garden City
About Victoria
Victoria serves as the capital of British Columbia, situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island along Canada's Pacific coast. The urban core is compact and dense, ranking as the seventh most densely populated city in the country with 4,406 inhabitants per square kilometre.
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Zambri's
Zambri's is an Italian restaurant located in Chinatown.
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Best Hotels in Victoria
51 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Accent Inns Victoria
Accent Inns Victoria is a hotel located at 3233 Maple Street.
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Bedford Regency Hotel
The Bedford Regency Hotel is located at 1140 Government Street.
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Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza is a hotel located at 642 Johnson Street.
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Best Western Plus Inner Harbour
Best Western Plus Inner Harbour is a hotel located at 412 Quebec Street.
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Capital CityCenter Hotel
The Capital CityCenter Hotel is located at 1961 Douglas Street.
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Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites is located at 740 Burdett Avenue.
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Days Inn - Victoria On The Harbour
Days Inn - Victoria On The Harbour is a hotel located at 427 Belleville Street.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria is located at 777 Douglas Street. This hotel offers accommodations in the area.
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Gingerbread Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Gingerbread Cottage Bed and Breakfast is a hotel located at 59 Oswego Street.
Best Restaurants in Victoria
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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4 Mile Restaurant
4 Mile Restaurant operates in the Strawberry Vale neighborhood.
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Brasserie L'école
Brasserie L'école serves French cuisine in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Browns Social House
Browns Social House is a restaurant located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Bunny's Nook Kitchen
Bunny's Nook Kitchen is a restaurant located in the Victoria West neighborhood.
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Chicken World
Chicken World is a restaurant located in the Chinatown neighborhood. It specializes in chicken cuisine.
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Clover Sushi
Clover Sushi serves Japanese cuisine in the Strawberry Vale neighborhood.
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Dumpling Drop
Dumpling Drop is a restaurant located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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El Furniture Warehouse
El Furniture Warehouse operates as a restaurant in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Victoria
86 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Board with Friends Cafe
Board with Friends Cafe is a café located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Caffè Fantastico
Caffè Fantastico is a café located in the Quadra Village neighborhood.
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Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe
Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe is a café located in Chinatown.
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Discovery Coffee
Discovery Coffee operates as a café in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Discovery Coffee
Discovery Coffee is a café located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Esquimalt Roasting Company
Esquimalt Roasting Company is a coffee shop located in the Victoria West neighborhood.
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Esquimalt Roasting Company
Esquimalt Roasting Company is a café located in the Victoria West neighborhood.
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Fern Cafe and Bakery
Fern Cafe and Bakery operates as a café in the Fernwood neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Victoria
65 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Artemis Whiskey Bar
Artemis Whiskey Bar serves drinks in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Bodega Wine & Tapas Bar
Bodega Wine & Tapas Bar serves Mediterranean cuisine and tapas in Chinatown.
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Brass Monkey Taproom
Brass Monkey Taproom is a bar located in the Victoria West neighborhood.
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Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping-Pong
Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping-Pong operates as a bar in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Herald Street Brew Works
Herald Street Brew Works operates as a bar in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Herman's Jazz Club
Herman's Jazz Club operates as a bar in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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LURE Restaurant & Bar
LURE Restaurant & Bar operates as a bar in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Victoria
36 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Located in Fernwood, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria occupies a complex comprising the Spencer Mansion and Exhibition Galleries. The site blends an 1889 structure with mid-20th-century additions.
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Craigdarroch Castle
Located in the Fernwood neighborhood, Craigdarroch Castle is a historic attraction. This site offers visitors a look at a significant local landmark.
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FLUX Media Gallery
FLUX Media Gallery is an attraction located in the Fernwood neighborhood.
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Legacy Art Galleries
Located in Chinatown, Legacy Art Galleries serves as a local attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Located in Chinatown, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia explores the maritime culture and history of the Pacific Northwest. The venue offers rotating exhibits alongside educational and community-based programs.
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Mark Loria Gallery
Mark Loria Gallery is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Miniature World
Miniature World is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Monkey C Interactive's Artcade
Monkey C Interactive's Artcade is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Royal BC Museum
Located in James Bay, the Royal BC Museum operates as a history attraction in Victoria. It merged with the British Columbia Provincial Archives in 2003.
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SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters
SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters is an attraction located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Best Shops in Victoria
114 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Amelia Lee Boutique Uptown
Amelia Lee Boutique Uptown is a shop located in the Quadra Village neighborhood.
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Bagheera Boutique
Bagheera Boutique is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Bamboo Beads & Bling
Bamboo Beads & Bling is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Bernstein & Gold
Bernstein & Gold is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Blue Sky Clothing Company
Blue Sky Clothing Company is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Capital City Tuxedos
Capital City Tuxedos is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Cherry Pick Vintage
Cherry Pick Vintage is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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Cool as a Moose
Cool as a Moose is a shop located in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Victoria
113 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Gonzales Park
Gonzales Park is a green space located in the Cook Street Village neighborhood.
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Royal Athletic Park
Royal Athletic Park is a green space located in the Fernwood neighborhood.
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Topaz Park
Topaz Park is a green space located in the Quadra Village neighborhood.
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Anderson Hill Park
Anderson Hill Park is a green space located in the Oak Bay Village neighborhood.
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Cochrane's Common
Cochrane's Common is a park located in the Oak Bay Village neighborhood.
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Blackwood Park
Blackwood Park is a green space located in the Quadra Village neighborhood.
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Blackwood Park
Blackwood Park is a green space located in the Quadra Village neighborhood.
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Brooke Street Park
Brooke Street Park is a green space located in the Cook Street Village neighborhood.
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