Must See Sights and Landmarks in Victoria Area

"Best For – The Quintessential Luxury Victoria hotel experience. The ‘Grande Dame’ of Victoria’s hotels and certainly her most iconic, if you’re looking for luxury hotels in Victoria you won’t want to miss the Fairmont Empress. Owned by Canadian chain Fairmont hotels (although recently acquired by the Accor group), the Empress hotel is a slice of Victoria’s history – in fact this is the famous hotel in Victoria, BC. This Edwardian era Chateau is set right on the edge of the inner harbour with views out across Victoria’s waterfront."

"When most people think afternoon-tea, they think fine china, scones, tiny-cucumber sandwiches, and decadent desserts. With butter-filled pastries, this age-old British-tradition might seem far from vegan-friendly, but surprisingly, the Fairmont Empress Hotel is able to accommodate 32 different dietary restrictions (sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, whatever your heart desires). I highly recommend the Afternoon Tea at the Empress for a special occasion or a girls day out!"

"Emily Carr, the only female artist of the famed Canadian Group of Seven, was born here in Victoria BC in 1871 – the same year BC joined the confederation. Emily’s birth place and childhood home is both a National and Provincial Historic Site and represents a significant Victoria landmark. The house is an interpretive centre that is open to the public and comprises a selection of her paintings and literature."

"The birthplace of BC's best-known painter, this bright-yellow gingerbread-style house has plenty of period rooms, plus displays on the artist's life and career. There are changing displays of local contemporary..."

"The birthplace and home of renowned Victoria artist, Emily Carr. Still decorated as it would have been at Emily’s birth in 1871. Come and enjoy a tour of the house and a stroll through the impressive gardens."

"Looking more like the work of a 14th century Parisian architect than a cathedral, the Christ Church Cathedral was built in 1929. Open daily for tours, the building’s stone foundation is impressive both inside and out."

"This early-20th-century Gothic-revival cathedral is one of Victoria's most attractive buildings. The third Anglican cathedral to be built in the city, the current structure was started in 1929, but due to war and..."

"Services: seventeen services each week, including four on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please check out their website for weekday service times"

"Victoria’s much-loved bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour reopened in March 2018 with a handsome new streamlined structure replacing the steel-and-concrete construction of old. As well as swinging skywards to..."

"An icon from the mid-1800s, St. Ann’s is a magnificent historic treasure older than both The Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings."

"No, the Breakwater Tasting Room isn’t entirely new (it opened in 2018), but with a new Head Chef, it may as well be. Head Chef Israel Alvarez, formerly of Pujol, CDMX (named the best restaurant in Mexico City by the Wall Street Journal), has handcrafted a tantalisingly intimate menu of authentic Nixtamal tacos and botanas with an unmistakable Pacific Northwest twist. With sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients — and unbelievably tasty handmade tortillas — this is some of the finest food you’ll find anywhere in North America, situated on one of the most scenic spots on Vancouver Island."

"Not only does the Breakwater Bistro overlook the breakwater itself (a perfect walk to burn off some post meal calories) but it also offers views of Dallas Road and the Olympic Mountains to the south. The Bistro has also added a SECOND beach-front patio which runs along the breakwater foot path and is doggo friendly!. With the "circuit breaker" regulations in place, the Breakwater Bistro is open 7 days a week with outdoor dining options available as long as the weather permits."

"I've had the joy of experiencing the wonderful sandwiches and wraps at Rise and Grind three times so far and I am blown away each time."

"We’ve been a proud part of the greater Victoria restaurant community since 1995. We pride ourselves on quality food, a welcoming location and prices that respect any family’s budget. If you are new to Chikara Sushi, we encourage you to have a look at our menu, stop by our restaurant for lunch or dinner or call and place a take out order."

"The food is consistently good and the Bento box is a lot of food for under $10!. Always good service and nice separated tatami rooms or sit at the sushi bar with Tao.Read more"

"Traditional tandoori cuisine is baked in a clay oven, and this is one of Victoria's best places to find the tasty dishes. In addition to tandoori chicken, lamb and seafood, you'll find plenty of vegetarian options and an extensive selection of masalas and vindaloos. Located near Fort Street, this is a great spot for dinner after a day of antiquing."

"…table was waiting when we arrived to a very attentive service staff. The atmosphere was more urban casual then expected, but the space wasn't overcrowded nor too loud to be able to have it be personable."

"899 Marchant Rd., Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M 1B5 CanadaSeafood, Canadian, Cajun & CreoleLunch, DinnerReservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Full Bar+1 250-544-1194http://www.bluesbayoucafe.com/"

"It doesn't get much better, even with the necessary Covid restrictions, than Carla's greeting, hospitality (spaced out on the deck) and the outstanding cuisine…”more"

"The Shark Club caters to sports fans, and the crowd tends to be a bit more mature. Satellite and digital cable sports channels provide the entertainment on 29 televisions, and there are also a couple of pool tables if you feel like doing something a bit more active. Popular specials include a $5.99 pizza night, $.35 wings night, and reduced price beer buckets on Fridays."