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Victoria BC
Nourish in the Harbour is one of Victoria BC.

1. Nourish in the Harbour

8.2
225 Quebec St (at Pendray), Victoria, BC
Bistro · James Bay · 6 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: It’s so clean and delicious and extremely flavorful

Little Jumbo is one of Victoria BC.

2. Little Jumbo

8.9
506 Fort St. (at Wharf St.), Victoria, BC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Victoria · 22 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: get the cocktails and the FRIES

Wind Cries Mary is one of Victoria BC.

3. Wind Cries Mary

8.4
45 Bastion Square (Langley), Victoria, BC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Victoria · 5 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: excellent drinks and fantastic food (all local)

4. Willow Stream Spa

721 Government St (btwn Humboldt St & Belleville St), Victoria, BC
Spa · Downtown Victoria · 3 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: Go for a huge treatment - its in Canadian Dollars - the facials are great!

5. Breakwater Tasting Room

199 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC
Pub · James Bay · 1 tip

alexandra k.alexandra k: apparently a chef from Pujol in Mexico City - Haven't had it yet but it's on my To dos!

The Fairmont Empress Hotel is one of Victoria BC.

6. The Fairmont Empress Hotel

8.9
721 Government St (btwn Humboldt St & Belleville St), Victoria, BC
Hotel · Downtown Victoria · 73 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: Super central - easy walk from the clipper or from harbor air!

Q At The Empress is one of Victoria BC.

7. Q At The Empress

8.8
721 Government Street (btwn Humboldt St & Belleville St), Victoria, BC
American Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 11 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: EAT THE POPCORN AT THE BAR

Munro's Books is one of Victoria BC.

8. Munro's Books

8.8
1108 Government St (btwn Bastion Sq. & Fort St.), Victoria, BC
Bookstore · Downtown Victoria · 15 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: Famous local bookshop

The Village Butcher is one of Victoria BC.

9. The Village Butcher

2032 Oak Bay Ave. (at Mitchell St.), Victoria, BC
Butcher · 4 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: the cutest butcher/smoked/cured meat shop in Canada

Victoria Distillers is one of Victoria BC.

10. Victoria Distillers

9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC
Lounge · 2 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: If you fly into the real airport, this is a good stop!

Bodega Tapas Bar is one of Victoria BC.

11. Bodega Tapas Bar

8.0
Trounce Alley, Victoria, BC
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 3 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: YES. This place is fantastic.

12. Rise & Grind

1294 Broad St, Victoria, BC
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Victoria · 1 tip

alexandra k.alexandra k: Great for a breakfast sandwich - don't miss the hash brown addition

Cactus Club Cafe is one of Victoria BC.

13. Cactus Club Cafe

8.2
1125 Douglas St. (at Fort St.), Victoria, BC
Steakhouse · Downtown Victoria · 32 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: This is fine, mediocre really.

Milano Coffee is one of Victoria BC.

14. Milano Coffee

817 Government St (Courtney St), Victoria, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Victoria · 2 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: Tasty Italian coffee

The Bard and Banker is one of Victoria BC.

15. The Bard and Banker

8.5
1022 Government St (at Fort St.), Victoria, BC
Pub · Downtown Victoria · 81 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: They do a cheap early breakfast, $9 before 9am, but that's the one thing they do well.

Frankie's Modern Diner is one of Victoria BC.

16. Frankie's Modern Diner

8.0
910 Government Street (Courtney), Victoria, BC
Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 7 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: acceptable breakfast!

Golden City Restaurant is one of Victoria BC.

17. Golden City Restaurant

5.9
721 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 4 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: dim sum - favorite of a friend - haven't been yet

Royal British Columbia Museum is one of Victoria BC.

18. Royal British Columbia Museum

8.8
675 Belleville St (at Government St), Victoria, BC
History Museum · James Bay · 47 tips and reviews

alexandra k.alexandra k: Supposed to be fantastic! They do later night opening hours on Friday and Saturday nights.