Michaela and Gregor's guidebook to Victoria

Michaela
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
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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
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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 Ave
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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.
Another great sunset spot only a couple minutes up the hill from our place!
Peacock Hill Park
1225 Tolmie Avenue
Another 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 Trail
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
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 St
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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!
If you're into an old-school vegetarian buffet, this place is for you! Great value.
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Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
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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 Street
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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.
Our favourite Thai restaurant.
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Sookjai Thai Restaurant
893 Fort St
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Our favourite Thai restaurant.
Our favourite sushi restaurant.
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Shizen Japanese Restaurant Inc
1706 Government St
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Our 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 St
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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.
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 St
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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.

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 Rd
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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!
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 St
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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.
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 Street
For any mid-century lovers - be sure to check out our favourite furniture store. We sourced many pieces for our home from here.
Lovely little boutique shop with new and vintage gems.
CREAM Life + Style
2000 Fernwood Road
Lovely little boutique shop with new and vintage gems.
Home decor, handmade jewellery, pottery and more.
Luna Collective
1048 Fort St
Home decor, handmade jewellery, pottery and more.