Garden
Abkhazi Garden
Intimate heritage garden with a small tea house, created by a Georgian prince and his wife.
1964 Fairfield Road
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Places to Visit in Victoria, BC
Every place on our map in one searchable list: 93 attractions, restaurants and cafes, shops and activities, most within walking or cycling distance of the Inner Harbour. Tap Show on map to see any of them in context.
Points of Interest
Historic site
Bastion Square
Historic square on the site of Fort Victoria, steps from the Maritime Museum.
Family
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
Petting farm with goats, alpacas and other friendly animals inside Beacon Hill Park.
Lookout
Beacon Hill lookout
Hilltop viewpoint over the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains.
Landmark
Beacon Hill Totem Pole
Towering totem pole in Beacon Hill Park, one of the tallest in the world.
Museum
Carr House National Historic Site
Childhood home of artist Emily Carr, now a heritage museum.
Historic site
Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point National Historic Site
Oceanside historic cemetery reflecting Chinese burial traditions.
2144 Crescent Road
Lookout
Clover Point
Windswept oceanfront point popular for kite flying and whale spotting.
Museum
Craigdarroch Castle
Victorian-era mansion built for a coal baron, now a museum.
1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
Historic site
Craigflower Manor Farmhouse National Historic Site
Restored 1850s farmhouse from the Hudson's Bay Company era.
110 Island Highway
Visitor info
Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
Official visitor centre on the Inner Harbour for maps, tips and tickets.
810 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC
Wildlife
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Coastal lagoon and sandy spit that's great for birdwatching and beach walks.
Neighbourhood
Fernwood Square
The heart of Fernwood, surrounded by cafés, shops and a theatre.
Waterfront
Fisherman's Wharf
Colourful floating homes, fish and chips, and harbour seals.
1 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 0B2
Historic site
Gonzales Observatory
Historic weather observatory on Gonzales Hill with ocean views.
Historic site
Government House
Official residence of BC's Lieutenant Governor, with public gardens.
1401 Rockland Avenue, V8S 1V9
Historic site
Hatley Castle
Castle on the Royal Roads grounds, surrounded by gardens and forest trails.
Museum
Helmcken House Pioneer Doctor's Residence
Home of Victoria's pioneer doctor, one of the oldest houses in BC.
Landmark
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Grand heritage Parliament Buildings, beautifully lit at night.
Neighbourhood
Market Square
Restored heritage courtyard with shops, cafés and events in Old Town.
560 Johnson Street
Farm market
Mattick's Farm
Farm shopping village with produce, cafés and shops.
5325 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3
Farm market
Michell's Farm Market
Farm market with fresh local produce.
2451 Island View Road
Landmark
Mile Zero Monument
Marks the western start of the Trans-Canada Highway.
10 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2N6
Lookout
Mount Douglas Lookout Point
Summit viewpoint with sweeping views of the Salish Sea and islands.
Lookout
Mount Tolmie Park
Hilltop park with panoramic views of Victoria, the Strait and Mount Baker.
Waterfront
Ogden Point
Breakwater walk with big ocean views and cruise ships coming and going.
Historic site
Ross Bay Cemetery
Historic seaside cemetery, resting place of many early BC figures including Emily Carr.
1495 Fairfield Road
Waterfront
Ship Point
Inner Harbour waterfront plaza used for festivals and events.
814 Wharf Street
Park
Songhees Park
Waterfront park and walkway across the harbour from downtown.
56 Songhees Road
Historic site
St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site
Historic convent school with heritage buildings and landscaped grounds.
835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 9V1
Landmark
Terry Fox Memorial
Statue honouring Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope at Mile 0.
Public art
The Moss Lady
A quirky moss-covered sculpture that's become a local favourite.
Food & Drinks
Fast food
Beacon Drive In Restaurant
Classic drive-in near Beacon Hill Park, known for burgers and milkshakes.
126 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2N9
Fast food
Big Wheel Burger (Cook St)
Local burger joint with plant-based options.
341 Cook Street
Restaurant
Boom + Batten Restaurant & Cafe
Waterfront restaurant and café with harbour views.
2 Paul Kane Place, V9A 7J8
Cafe
Demitasse Cafe & Garden Centre
Coffee and treats in a garden centre setting.
2164 McNeill Avenue
Restaurant
Fiamo Italian Kitchen
Italian kitchen serving pasta, pizza and Italian favourites.
560 #128 Johnson Street, V8W3C6
Seafood
Finest At Sea Seafood Market and Food Truck
Fresh local seafood market with a food truck for quick bites.
27 Erie Street
Cafe
Hey Happy
Bright coffee shop for espresso and baked goods.
560 Johnson Street, V8W 3C6
Cafe
Murchie's Fine Tea & Coffee - Victoria
Historic tea and coffee shop, in Victoria since 1894.
1110 Government Street
Restaurant
Nubo Kitchen + Bar (Johnson Street Bridge)
Kitchen and bar next to the Johnson Street Bridge.
490 Pandora Avenue
Pub
Penny Farthing Public House
Neighbourhood pub serving pub classics in Oak Bay.
2228 Oak Bay Avenue
Seafood
Red Fish Blue Fish
Fish and chips and seafood from a shipping container on the Inner Harbour.
1006 Wharf Street, V8W 1T4
Chocolate
Rogers' Chocolates
Historic Victoria chocolate shop, famous for Victoria Creams.
913 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5
Pub
Smuggler's Cove Pub
Neighbourhood pub in Cadboro Bay.
2581 Penrhyn Street, Saanich, BC V8N 1G4
Restaurant
Spitfire Grill
Aviation-themed restaurant at Victoria International Airport.
9681 Willingdon Road, V8L5V6
Fast food
Tacofino Victoria
Baja-style tacos, burritos and bowls.
760 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N9
Pub
The Bent Mast
Pub in James Bay, a convenient stop after Beacon Hill Park.
512 Simcoe Street
Restaurant
The Drake Eatery
Casual eatery serving comfort food near the Johnson Street Bridge.
517 Pandora Avenue
Pub
The Fernwood Inn
Historic neighbourhood pub in Fernwood.
1302 Gladstone Avenue, V8R 1S1
Shopping
Curiosities
CAVITY Curiosity Shop
Quirky curiosity shop full of oddities and gifts.
2514 Douglas Street
Books
Munro's Books
Beloved independent bookstore in a historic bank building.
1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2
Local shop
The Market Garden
Local shop with garden goods and fresh finds.
810 Catherine Street
Activities
Adventure
Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours
Ziplining through the forest canopy.
5128C Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E2
Museum
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Public gallery with historic and contemporary art in a heritage mansion.
1040 Moss Street
Garden
Butchart Gardens
World-famous display gardens in Brentwood Bay.
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
Family
Dino Lab Inc.
Hands-on dinosaur fossil lab and exhibit.
43-45 Erie St Unit 100, Victoria, BC V8V 1P8
Family
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Indoor tropical gardens with free-flying butterflies.
1461 Benvenuto Avenue, V8M 1J5
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