Penny’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
One of the many ‘villages’ located in the Greater Victoria area. Shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Close to the oak Bay Marina and the walking area along the water. This is one of the older communities in Victoria.
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Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueOne of the many ‘villages’ located in the Greater Victoria area. Shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Close to the oak Bay Marina and the walking area along the water. This is one of the older communities in Victoria.
This village area is at the south end of Cook St and sits on the perimeter of Beacon Hill Park. Great place to grab a coffee and stroll through the park and on down to Dallas Rd and the ocean. Several restaurants and a great donut hop (Empire Donuts)
Cook Street
Cook StreetThis village area is at the south end of Cook St and sits on the perimeter of Beacon Hill Park. Great place to grab a coffee and stroll through the park and on down to Dallas Rd and the ocean. Several restaurants and a great donut hop (Empire Donuts)
This small community is a local favourite. A great tapas restaurant, pub, patios, night market and close to one of the best ice cream places in the city - Cold Comfort
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Fernwood
This small community is a local favourite. A great tapas restaurant, pub, patios, night market and close to one of the best ice cream places in the city - Cold Comfort
Food scene
Downtown Victoria is a vibrant place to visit night and day. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops and shops, along with some significant sites. There are bike paths through out along with walking areas. Start in Chinatown and find your way through Fan Tan Alley to Market Square. The Drake bar and restaurant is a favourite. Continue towards the harbour to the legislative buildings and the Empress Hotel.
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Downtown Victoria
Downtown Victoria is a vibrant place to visit night and day. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops and shops, along with some significant sites. There are bike paths through out along with walking areas. Start in Chinatown and find your way through Fan Tan Alley to Market Square. The Drake bar and restaurant is a favourite. Continue towards the harbour to the legislative buildings and the Empress Hotel.
A fun place to grab some food and look at the floating homes.
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StA fun place to grab some food and look at the floating homes.
A nice walk from our place and a unique produce shopping experience. The closest I have found to a Latino Mercator
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveA nice walk from our place and a unique produce shopping experience. The closest I have found to a Latino Mercator
Walk/ hike
Christmas Hill can be seen from our backyard to the west.
Christmas Hill
Part of the extensive trails through out Victoria. Head left out of our driveway, left at Borden and right at Nicholson. 2 short blocks away.
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Lochside Regional Trail
Lochside Regional TrailPart of the extensive trails through out Victoria. Head left out of our driveway, left at Borden and right at Nicholson. 2 short blocks away.
This beautiful park gives access to beautiful Garry Oak and Douglas Fir forested trails as well as trails to the summit and down to the beach. Well worth exploring!
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Park Mount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RoadThis beautiful park gives access to beautiful Garry Oak and Douglas Fir forested trails as well as trails to the summit and down to the beach. Well worth exploring!