Jules's Saanich/Victoria Guidebook
Food scene
15 minute walk from our place, a 3 minute drive or a 5 minute bike. Open for dinner, great steak. Heritage building with a patio.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Saanich
3940 Quadra St15 minute walk from our place, a 3 minute drive or a 5 minute bike. Open for dinner, great steak. Heritage building with a patio.
De Dutch Pannekoek House
4011 Quadra StBreakfast! A 10 minute walk away.
West coast comfort food, great cocktails and a very Victoria vibe. Take the Lochside trail downtown via bicycle 25 minutes 7.5km.
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Wind Cries Mary
45 Bastion SquareWest coast comfort food, great cocktails and a very Victoria vibe. Take the Lochside trail downtown via bicycle 25 minutes 7.5km.
Coffee roasters, probably the best in town (Discovery and Fernwood Coffee also amazing)
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Caffe Fantastico
965 Kings RdCoffee roasters, probably the best in town (Discovery and Fernwood Coffee also amazing)
Part and Parcel
2656 Quadra StGreat food!
Groceries
Any food items you need!
Thrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdAny food items you need can be found here
Great spot for fresh local produce and products, lots of gluten free, dairy free or other options. Also with a cafe, butcher and deli. Quick and easy bike route on the trail.
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The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer
1286 McKenzie AveGreat spot for fresh local produce and products, lots of gluten free, dairy free or other options. Also with a cafe, butcher and deli. Quick and easy bike route on the trail.
Laundry
Great laundry stop over combined with brunch at Floyd’s Diner
Close laundry by bike, car or transit, with shopping and great brunch or lunch options while you wait: Floyd’s Diner for brunch, or my little Thai place for lunch.
Scrub Your Duds
4480 W Saanich RdClose laundry by bike, car or transit, with shopping and great brunch or lunch options while you wait: Floyd’s Diner for brunch, or my little Thai place for lunch.
Sightseeing
Take the trail all the way to the top of Mt Doug from our place, about a 2 hour return hike (6.5 km with 185m elevation), lovely old growth forests and many paths to choose from, continue on to the beach for a dip!
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Mt. Douglas Park
4550 Cordova Bay RdTake the trail all the way to the top of Mt Doug from our place, about a 2 hour return hike (6.5 km with 185m elevation), lovely old growth forests and many paths to choose from, continue on to the beach for a dip!
Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveA must see at any time of year, the high tea is a real treat!
This little spot is where the ferry comes in, but it also has a great Main Street, waterfront area, shopping and food scene. Bike to Sidney on the Lochside trail 1 hour (21km) each way. Take the Ferry to Sidney Island for a beach day or overnight camp!
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Sidney
This little spot is where the ferry comes in, but it also has a great Main Street, waterfront area, shopping and food scene. Bike to Sidney on the Lochside trail 1 hour (21km) each way. Take the Ferry to Sidney Island for a beach day or overnight camp!
Walk down Nicholson and cross quadra to access this little hike to a viewpoint
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Christmas Hill
Walk down Nicholson and cross quadra to access this little hike to a viewpoint
A 20 min return walk along the Lochside trail and the agricultural lands to a lovely little lake and bridge with great birdwatching in all seasons.
Blenkinsop Lake Bridge
Lochside Regional TrailA 20 min return walk along the Lochside trail and the agricultural lands to a lovely little lake and bridge with great birdwatching in all seasons.
Walk and recreation
Nice little playground and splash pad for a hot day, little nature trails to a duck pond
If you’re looking for a little walk in the park, there is a little nature trail to a duck pond- this park includes a playground and splash pad for hot days
Beckwith Park
857 Beckwith AveIf you’re looking for a little walk in the park, there is a little nature trail to a duck pond- this park includes a playground and splash pad for hot days