Dora’s guidebook

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Dora’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Beautiful garden at the University of Victoria. Free and open to the public a short walk away
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Finnerty Gardens
University Drive
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Beautiful garden at the University of Victoria. Free and open to the public a short walk away
Great beach to relax, watch the sailboats, and enjoy a coffee from the nearby coffee shops.
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Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair Road
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Great beach to relax, watch the sailboats, and enjoy a coffee from the nearby coffee shops.
Many trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Also visit the Mount Doug beach.
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Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill Road
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Many trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Also visit the Mount Doug beach.
Beautiful gardens open to the public. Lovely trails, not too strenuous.
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Government House
1401 Rockland Ave
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Beautiful gardens open to the public. Lovely trails, not too strenuous.
Nice walk around the lake where you can spot wildlife such as swans, ducks and geese, turtles, fish, frogs, and check out the nature centre.
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Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake Rd
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Nice walk around the lake where you can spot wildlife such as swans, ducks and geese, turtles, fish, frogs, and check out the nature centre.
Open on Saturdays from 10 to 2 pm during the warmer months. Local Artisans, fresh produce and great food.
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Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield Rd
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Open on Saturdays from 10 to 2 pm during the warmer months. Local Artisans, fresh produce and great food.

Food scene

Pick up a Japanese lunch to go and shop for your favourite Japanese foods.
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Fujiya Foods - Victoria
3624 Shelbourne St
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Pick up a Japanese lunch to go and shop for your favourite Japanese foods.
Hidden gem restaurant. Asian fusion food. A bit of a diner atmosphere. Great for take out. Vegetarian options.
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The Tropical Island Restaurant
3690 Shelbourne St
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Hidden gem restaurant. Asian fusion food. A bit of a diner atmosphere. Great for take out. Vegetarian options.
Locally owned. Delicious pizza. Great combination of flavours.
Oregano's Pizza Shelbourne
3615 Shelbourne St
Locally owned. Delicious pizza. Great combination of flavours.
Main meals, flatbread, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. Lovely outdoor eating area. Desserts, cheeses, olives and so on this deli is amazing. Great coffee as well.
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Fig Mediterranean Deli
1551 Cedar Hill Cross Rd
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Main meals, flatbread, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. Lovely outdoor eating area. Desserts, cheeses, olives and so on this deli is amazing. Great coffee as well.
It's good. It's filling. It's close.
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Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1638 McKenzie Ave
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It's good. It's filling. It's close.
Tacos and burritos to die for. Authentic Mexican food you'll want to go back.
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
766 Fort St
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Tacos and burritos to die for. Authentic Mexican food you'll want to go back.

Neighbourhoods

A bit of a laid back west coast hippy vibe. Restaurants and small shops.
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Fernwood
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A bit of a laid back west coast hippy vibe. Restaurants and small shops.
Estevan Village. Upscale, close to the water. Fancy stores and restaurants yet still quaint.
Estevan Avenue
Estevan Avenue
Estevan Village. Upscale, close to the water. Fancy stores and restaurants yet still quaint.
Prestigious neighbourhood. Boutique stores, upscale consignment and second hand stores, floral shop, bakery, jewelers, butcher, cafes, restaurants, home decor, fashion.
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Oak Bay
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Prestigious neighbourhood. Boutique stores, upscale consignment and second hand stores, floral shop, bakery, jewelers, butcher, cafes, restaurants, home decor, fashion.

Stadsadvies

Vervoersmogelijkheden

Buses are great within Greater Victoria

If you're travelling within the Greater Victoria area buses are ok (but not Sundays and holidays as they are few and far between). Buy a day pass when you get on the bus for 5 dollars. No change is given. One ride costs 2.50. If you're trying to go further afield, like Sooke, it will take a very long time to travel by bus.
Wat je mee moet nemen

Bring a windbreaker raincoat.

It rains a lot in Victoria except for the month of August. Downtown Victoria can get chilly even in the middle of summer due to the wind coming off the ocean. It might be hot during the day, but our evenings cool down quickly as soon as the sun sets. So bring a lightweight coat and sweater.
Cultuur en gebruiken

Thank the bus driver when you get off the bus.

It's what we do.
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Mosquitoes, Ticks and Sunshine

Mosquitoes live here. They're busy at dawn and dusk. Ticks carry the bacteria causing Lyme disease. Please protect yourself with bug off lotion and check for ticks if you're going through brush. Wear long pants and sleeves. AND continuing with the Suzie sunshine theme, the sun will burn you here. The cool breeze is deceiving so wear sunscreen.