Best French Bakery in Victoria

"No need to conduct an opinion poll: the perennial lines in the street outside Jam suggest that this is the best breakfast spot in Victoria."

"Sleeping Beauty pancakes at Nourish, with melt-in-your-mouth whole oat pancakes, bee pollen sprinkles and seasonal fruit compote. Credit: Nick Bentley. Located in an 1889 heritage house in James Bay, Nourish certainly lives up to its name with its short, but sweet, brunch menu featuring freshly harvested ingredients for vegetarians and meat lovers alike."

"If you’re feeling sporty, why not start your day off on a healthy, sustainable note?. Before checking out the Vancouver Canucks’ training camp at the nearby Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre recently, I ventured off the beaten path to Fern Cafe and Bakery. Located on the edge of artsy Fernwood, Victoria’s only 100% vegan cafe and bakery opened in 2018."

"First and foremost, let’s start off with my favorite café, Fern Café and Bakery. Serving up organic award-winning coffee from Fresh Cup Roastery Café, this newcomer just opened up shop a couple of weeks ago. In that short amount of time, the local community has embraced Victoria’s first all-vegan café with open arms."

"It's not often you find a fully vegan bakery with gluten-free options, but Fern Cafe is just that. Offering such delights as this Black Forest cake and mint macaron, the surroundings are cool, casual and relaxed. You can either stop by for lunch (try the burgers and sandwiches) or grab a treat (or several) to go."

"As a sustainable alternative to traditional afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Venus Sophia stands out in Victoria’s Chinatown. You can enjoy freshly baked scones and raspberry jam cookies made with organic flour, and choose from more than 20 organic, fair-trade loose leaf tea flavours at this elegant tea room. Venus Sophia also offers vegetarian dishes paired with tea, from zucchini feta quiche to foccaccia panini with Brie and artichokes."

"Located in Chinatown, Venus Sophia is Victoria’s only vegetarian tea room and it’s family-run. Most people who come into Venus Sophia would have no idea it’s a vegetarian tea room. You don’t miss the smoked salmon or tuna sandwiches when you have amazing mushroom and caramelized fig sandwiches."

"Venus Sophia features a European-styled tea room experience. Put on your Sunday best and head down for afternoon tea and some vegetarian light bites."

"Towards the back of the field along Montreal St is the Toddler Park (pictured above). This is completely gated in (have I mentioned that I love fenced in parks) and there is plenty of things to let the imagination run wild. I know lots of moms who consider this one of the best parks in Victoria."

"A weather station for 75 years, the observatory now stands as a scenic heritage building in the Gonzales Hill Regional Park. Toward sunset, make the quick walk up to the top for a breathtaking waterfront view."

"An aquarium that features over 160 species of marine life, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Aquarium is located on Sidney’s waterfront. This aquarium also displays marine mammal artifacts and a Coast Salish art collection. This is one such landmark where both children and adults love to spend their time at and also take part in kids’ activities, informative lectures, and workshops about the Salish Sea."

"Towards the back of the field along Montreal St is the Toddler Park (pictured above). This is completely gated in (have I mentioned that I love fenced in parks) and there is plenty of things to let the imagination run wild. I know lots of moms who consider this one of the best parks in Victoria."