Enjoy a meal at one of our favourite restaurants.

Wine Bars

- Tourist

- Stage

- Rabbit Rabbit

- Bodega

Fine Dinning

- Marilena Cafe + Raw Bar

- The Courtney Room

- Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions

- Boom + Batten

- Janevca Kitchen + Lounge

West Coast

- Rudi

- Wind Cries Mary

- end dive

- 10 Acres Bistro

Italian

- Il Terrazzo

- Il Covo Trattoria

- Pizzeria Prima Strada

French

- Brasserie l'Ecole

Sushi

- Ebizo

- Nubo Kitchen + Bar

- Uni Modern Japanese

Seafood

- Red Fish Blue Fish

- Shuck Taylor's

- Ferris' Oyster Bar

- Fishhook

Mexican

- Boomtown Beergarden

- Cafe Mexico

- Tacofino

Brunch

- Nourish Kitchen & Cafe

- Blue Fox Cafe

- Jam Cafe

- OEB

At Fisherman's Wharf, wander through the colourful floating houses, do some local shopping, and enjoy a peaceful lunch at a restaurants by the water. Take a water taxi, or arrive by foot — Fisherman's Wharf is located only a few blocks from the Inner Harbour (and the Oswego and Pan Pacific Hotels).

Looking for a place with a great ocean view? Stroll along Dallas Road and the breakwater where the ocean hugs the path that leads you to one of Victoria’s most iconic lookouts.

Beacon Hill Park is an easy walk from the Inner Harbour, and is a stunning 200-acre park filled with green space, water features, and views of the ocean.

If you like to run, both Dallas Road and Beacon Hill Park are great destinations.

Victoria, BC is home to more than a dozen amazing local breweries. Some of our favourite breweries with patios or tasting rooms include:

- Whistle Buoy Brewing Company

- Superflux {Cabana}

- Herald Street Brew Works (this is where we first met in 2022!)

- Driftwood Brewing Company

- Phillips Tasting Room

- Hoyne Brewing Company

Both Philips Tasting Room and Hoyne are very close to the wedding venue! ;)

Other great spots with local beer:

- Boomtown Beergarden

- The Drake

Charming storefronts line these beautiful blocks of Victoria; Cook Street Village offers a wide array of options for shopping, eating, drinking, or getting pampered.

Discover locally made goods and work from Victoria artisans. Take a break at one of the local cafes for homemade treats and delicious drinks, or grab a bite from a restaurant or food truck. The Beagle Pub is one of our favourites!

Johnson Street, between Wharf and Government Streets, is a unique and eclectic shopping district with a two-block stretch marked by brightly coloured Victorian-style buildings. Home to boutique and luxury shopping, here you’ll find clothing, vintage shops, and more. ANIAN is one of our favourites and focuses on sustainably made West Coast essentials. Still Life gets an honourable mention.

The Empress is one of the oldest hotels in the country and features incredible spaces with original detailing; enjoy a traditional tea service, dinner on the patio overlooking the Inner Harbour, or a drink at the Q Bar.

HAVN is a floating spa and park-like environment on the edge of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Lush green spaces, cold pools, hot tubs, and hand-built saunas bring people together for a vibrant self-care experience.

Book on their website (https://www.havnsaunas.com/) in advance of your visit, since weekend spots fill up fast!

Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in Canada (and second oldest in North America), and was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995.

Wander through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada, which is home to many small vendors and boutiques.

Explore the upper harbour on a wood-fired hot tub boat.

Each hot tub boat fits up to 6 passengers and comes stocked with waterproof speakers, dry bags for personal items, and options like Epsom salt to kick start relaxation. Get relief from the heat by plunging into the Gorge for a chilly dip.

Note: Hot Tub Boat Victoria requires an advance booking and these fill up fast during prime times (evenings and weekends). We suggest booking early!

Stroll along meandering paths through fifty-five acres of delightful floral displays at The Butchart Gardens. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site north of Victoria. Her venture has become a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning 100 years, delighting visitors from all over the world.

Please Note: The Butchart Gardens is located about 35 minutes from downtown Victoria.

Explore the Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in search of the majestic wildlife that floods the local waters in Victoria in the summer months. Take advantage of the opportunity to view several different species of whales in the wild as well as an assortment of seabirds and other species of marine wildlife from downtown Victoria on a Zodiac adventure or a luxury catamaran cruise.

See all of British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum, a world-class museum of natural and human history. Explore the permanent galleries and immerse yourself in tales of where we've been and where we are going. On a rainy day, the IMAX is a unique experience featuring a number of main stream movies and educational films.