Things To Do
East Sooke Regional Park - Aylard Farm Parking Lot
This is a beautiful hiking location with little beaches along the way. The trails are well marked and there is not a lot of elevation.
Mt. Douglas Park
This is a lush forest in the city with rewarding views at the top! There's some elevation to get to the top but you can modify your hike by changing the specific trails you take. If you'd like to avoid the hills, you can loop around the base of the hill! Really beautiful old trees here.
Jocelyn Hill Trailhead
Moderate hike with stunning views of the Saanich inlet!
Willows Beach
Amazing anytime but especially at sunset. Great for lawn games like spike ball because there's a big grassy spot and there's trees for hammocking too! Long walks along this beach are amazing and you can go to uplands park from here very easily.
Thetis Lake Regional Park
A summer hotspot! You can swim here and it's a very popular spot for water activities like SUP boarding, kayaking and the like. Also very nice hiking all around the lakes.
Goldstream Provincial Park
Lush forest trails, waterfalls and a scramble hike up Mount Finlayson! Finlayson Scramble: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-finlayson Waterfall Hike: https://vancouverislandbucketlist.com/experiences/goldstream-park-2/
Dallas Road
Beautiful walking location! You can pick a section you'd like to walk but a popular route is Clover point to Ogden point (the breakwater)! Lots of doggie friends along the way as it's also a dog park.
Ogden Point Sundial
On one of our first dates we went on a run along dallas road and when we reached the breakwater, there was a kid in a giant dino suit running along it as well. We'll never forget that run, haha. It's a nice spot to view the coast and especially nice at sunset!
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
Great for kids (and anyone who loves goats and other animals LOL) Lots of peacocks hanging around too :)
HAVN Saunas
This sauna spot is one of our favourite places to decompress! It is a boat that's docked in the Victoria harbour and has great views of the harbour and downtown 🌇🧘♀️ There are saunas, hot and cold tubs and many relaxing lounging spots. **Make sure to book well in advance if you'd like to go! (2-3 months in advance should be plenty)
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
Lovely teahouse in a little garden in Oak Bay. The snacks are good and are served on a tiered tray!
Part and Parcel
REALLY good restaurant with amazing local food. However if you have a huge appetite you may have to pre-eat because portions are super flavourful but not huge.
Tacofino Victoria
Our go tos: Emma: Chicken gringa & Fish Burrito Ryan: Pork gringa & Crispy Chicken Burrito
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Eat in OR order a pizza, pick it up and walk 10 minutes down cook street to enjoy on the beach--Dallas Road Beach is very close! Our favourite pizzas: - Panna e pancetta - Margherita - Carne
Citrus & Cane
Unreal cocktail bar. Beware of the super sketchy exterior of the building, it is beautiful inside!!!! Check hours before you go because they open a little late.
The Drake Eatery
This is one of our favourite spots in town! They have 49 taps and good snacks as well. The patio overlooks market square which is one of the gems of downtown Vic.
Phillips Brewing & Malting Beer Shop
Great beer and great patio!
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & GuestHouses
Trivia @7PM on most Wednesdays!
Driftwood Brewing Company
Also right next door to Flying Squirrel. Just saying... Home of Emma's Gramps' favourite beer... the infamous "Fat Tug".
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
Great patio right on the Victoria harbour!
Little June
Nestled in fernwood, this cafe is a lovely spot for a coffee and sometimes we get lunch here too. Great sandwiches!
Beehive Wool Shop
Are you a knitter? Crocheter? This is a very cute wool store if so!
The Market Garden
GO HERE. It's the most wild and beautiful "grocery" store ever. You've never seen anything like it! There is usually a live pianist serenading while you peruse produce from their garden and other things from around the world.
Russell Books
Our FAVE bookstore!!!
The Lab Victoria
Want to take a yoga class while you're here? This is our favourite studio--highly recommend! They have mostly hot yoga with some unheated classes as well :) Great for all levels. We have mats you can borrow if you'd like!
Crag X Indoor Climbing Centre
Wanna get a climb in? Stop in at this awesome gym! Also text us because we will probably come with. They have rope climbing and bouldering.
BoulderHouse Climbing
Wanna just boulder? Go here! Also let us know because I have a gift card you can use!!!
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
Guyssss let's go.
Salt Spring Island
Have a bit more time? Take a day trip to Salt Spring Island! Favourite things to do on Saltspring: - Salt Spring Wild Cidery - Hike at Mount Maxwell (beware roads can be rough on the way up) - Weekend Markets - Walk around Ruckle Park