Guidebook for Victoria West Shore
Food Scene
Long-time, rustic eatery featuring generous plates of hearty homestyle fare in a charming ambiance. PLUS Check out The Sugar Shack cafe next door - The Metchosin Bars are to die for!
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My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdLong-time, rustic eatery featuring generous plates of hearty homestyle fare in a charming ambiance. PLUS Check out The Sugar Shack cafe next door - The Metchosin Bars are to die for!
Southeast Asian street food made fresh for westcoast tastes. Great quick eat in or take out options.
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Noodlebox
2955 Phipps RoadSoutheast Asian street food made fresh for westcoast tastes. Great quick eat in or take out options.
Chill restaurant & bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
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Browns Socialhouse Langford
783 Goldstream AveChill restaurant & bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
Forester's is the perfect location for a relaxing meal with friends and family, not just for golfers unwinding after a day on the links. Our menu of clubhouse classics and contemporary West Coast cuisine has something to please everyone. Enjoy the peace of the water fountain and views of the Olympic Mountains in our restaurant and outside on the wrap around deck.
Table Nineteen
643 Latoria RdForester's is the perfect location for a relaxing meal with friends and family, not just for golfers unwinding after a day on the links. Our menu of clubhouse classics and contemporary West Coast cuisine has something to please everyone. Enjoy the peace of the water fountain and views of the Olympic Mountains in our restaurant and outside on the wrap around deck.
Red Barn Market at Latoria Walk! Farm Market & Groceries Check out their amazing sandwiches and wraps!
Latoria Road
Latoria RoadRed Barn Market at Latoria Walk! Farm Market & Groceries Check out their amazing sandwiches and wraps!
Great spot to warm up, have a beer and soak up the West Coast vibe. The Renfrew Pub is the homey gathering place for locals and visitors at the heart of Snuggery Cove. Friendly and inviting, it’s the sort of place even first-timers swear they’ve been before. The waterfront pub and restaurant occupies an enviable spot, right next to the dock. The great room — with cathedral ceiling, gleaming 10-tap draught system, pool table and flat screen TVs — offers up micro-brews, tasty fare, and nautical charm.
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The Renfrew Pub
17310 Parkinson RdGreat spot to warm up, have a beer and soak up the West Coast vibe. The Renfrew Pub is the homey gathering place for locals and visitors at the heart of Snuggery Cove. Friendly and inviting, it’s the sort of place even first-timers swear they’ve been before. The waterfront pub and restaurant occupies an enviable spot, right next to the dock. The great room — with cathedral ceiling, gleaming 10-tap draught system, pool table and flat screen TVs — offers up micro-brews, tasty fare, and nautical charm.
Super Quaint Cafe & Coffee shop on the road to the West Coast Beaches - Phil the Owner greets everyone. Great coffee, snacks and sandwiches! From the NY Times" “Inside a tiny, A-frame building there was a chaotic blend of packed-to-capacity tables, a buzzing kitchen and an endless line of beaming customers. Phil, the South African proprietor, made coffee while shouting names of customers he knows as if they’re long-lost pals. The food was a memorable taste sensation, beyond everything for miles around."
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Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdSuper Quaint Cafe & Coffee shop on the road to the West Coast Beaches - Phil the Owner greets everyone. Great coffee, snacks and sandwiches! From the NY Times" “Inside a tiny, A-frame building there was a chaotic blend of packed-to-capacity tables, a buzzing kitchen and an endless line of beaming customers. Phil, the South African proprietor, made coffee while shouting names of customers he knows as if they’re long-lost pals. The food was a memorable taste sensation, beyond everything for miles around."
Parks & Nature
Spectacular beach walks with sweeping ocean views, and access to the public waterfront that connects to Esquimalt Lagoon and Albert Head Lagoon.
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Royal Bay Beachpark
3483 Metchosin RdSpectacular beach walks with sweeping ocean views, and access to the public waterfront that connects to Esquimalt Lagoon and Albert Head Lagoon.
This small lagoon serves as a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for a variety of birds. ... Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park is a lovely spot for a quiet family outing or contemplation.
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Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park
Delgada RoadThis small lagoon serves as a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for a variety of birds. ... Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park is a lovely spot for a quiet family outing or contemplation.
Amazing views to the Olympic Mountains! The unique geological history and physical processes of Esquimalt Lagoon have created an area rich in wildlife that is highly valued by locals and visitors to the area. This shallow lagoon is enclosed by sand and gravel barrier spit, and is connected to the ocean with a tidal channel at the northeast end. The lagoon is bordered by some of the oldest Coastal Douglas Fir forest remaining in the Victoria area.
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Esquimalt Lagoon
Amazing views to the Olympic Mountains! The unique geological history and physical processes of Esquimalt Lagoon have created an area rich in wildlife that is highly valued by locals and visitors to the area. This shallow lagoon is enclosed by sand and gravel barrier spit, and is connected to the ocean with a tidal channel at the northeast end. The lagoon is bordered by some of the oldest Coastal Douglas Fir forest remaining in the Victoria area.
Tower Point is part of Witty's Lagoon Regional Park but is located east of the main park and offers several scenic coastal views along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. There is also a large field and the area is popular with local dog walkers and families. If you're lucky, you can even spot marine wildlife from the rocky viewpoints along Tower Point.
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Witty's Lagoon
525 Witty Beach RdTower Point is part of Witty's Lagoon Regional Park but is located east of the main park and offers several scenic coastal views along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. There is also a large field and the area is popular with local dog walkers and families. If you're lucky, you can even spot marine wildlife from the rocky viewpoints along Tower Point.
Situated on the scenic Strait of Juan de Fuca on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island, French Beach Provincial Park offers much more than just beautiful hiking trails through lush forests. A wide swatch of green lawn fronts this sand and pebble beach, where visitors can relax and enjoy a picnic or take a cool dip in the ocean.
In addition to offering fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains, the 1,600-metre beach at this park is an ideal location for exploring and whale watching. The magnificent Gray whales pass by this park in the spring as they migrate to northern feeding grounds, and return again in the fall. Roaming pods of resident killer whales can
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Parque Provincial French Beach
Situated on the scenic Strait of Juan de Fuca on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island, French Beach Provincial Park offers much more than just beautiful hiking trails through lush forests. A wide swatch of green lawn fronts this sand and pebble beach, where visitors can relax and enjoy a picnic or take a cool dip in the ocean.
In addition to offering fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains, the 1,600-metre beach at this park is an ideal location for exploring and whale watching. The magnificent Gray whales pass by this park in the spring as they migrate to northern feeding grounds, and return again in the fall. Roaming pods of resident killer whales can
China Beach is located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is a sandy beach that is great for walking and enjoying the ocean-like scenery. There are many views looking across the Strait towards the state of Washington and marine wildlife can sometimes be spotted, such as orcas or seals. The trail winds through Douglas firs and over several boardwalks. An energetic hike with rewarding views on the beach!
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China Beach Trailhead
47 Juan De Fuca HwyChina Beach is located along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is a sandy beach that is great for walking and enjoying the ocean-like scenery. There are many views looking across the Strait towards the state of Washington and marine wildlife can sometimes be spotted, such as orcas or seals. The trail winds through Douglas firs and over several boardwalks. An energetic hike with rewarding views on the beach!
This beautiful hike, which marks the beginning (or the end) of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, will take about 45 minutes to the beach. The beach has both rocky and white sand beach areas. There is also a waterfall, and a cave to explore along with magnificent views of the ocean.
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Mystic Beach
This beautiful hike, which marks the beginning (or the end) of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, will take about 45 minutes to the beach. The beach has both rocky and white sand beach areas. There is also a waterfall, and a cave to explore along with magnificent views of the ocean.
Rich tidal pools, a shoreline full of life, and fantastic geological features attract visitors to Botanical Beach, northwest of Victoria.
Botanical Beach offers one of the best opportunities to view intertidal marine creatures and plants on Vancouver Island. Botanical Beach has 251 hectares of upland habitat, but it is best known for its abundance of intertidal life. The area is a protected zone, so please take nothing but photographs from Botanical Beach.
It is one of the most amazing places on the entire West Coast, particularly at low tide. This is when visitors can walk a long way out across flat sandstone and granite outcroppings to view tide pools filled like jewel boxes with brightl
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Botanical Beach
Rich tidal pools, a shoreline full of life, and fantastic geological features attract visitors to Botanical Beach, northwest of Victoria.
Botanical Beach offers one of the best opportunities to view intertidal marine creatures and plants on Vancouver Island. Botanical Beach has 251 hectares of upland habitat, but it is best known for its abundance of intertidal life. The area is a protected zone, so please take nothing but photographs from Botanical Beach.
It is one of the most amazing places on the entire West Coast, particularly at low tide. This is when visitors can walk a long way out across flat sandstone and granite outcroppings to view tide pools filled like jewel boxes with brightl
Dubbed the “Cathedral Grove of Port Renfrew,” Avatar Grove is a unique clutch of old growth in the Gordon River Valley. The focus of efforts to preserve its arboreal riches, it’s home to giant red cedar and rare Douglas fir. If you go, keep an eye out for “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” — a whimsical knot of twisted cedar. A magical place to peace out and leave your real-world avatar behind.
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Avatar Grove
Dubbed the “Cathedral Grove of Port Renfrew,” Avatar Grove is a unique clutch of old growth in the Gordon River Valley. The focus of efforts to preserve its arboreal riches, it’s home to giant red cedar and rare Douglas fir. If you go, keep an eye out for “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” — a whimsical knot of twisted cedar. A magical place to peace out and leave your real-world avatar behind.
Entertainment & Activities
Olympic View Golf Club, aptly named for its beautiful views of Washington State's Olympic Mountains, is located just 20 minutes outside of Victoria's downtown core, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Rated 'Top 10 Best Public Golf Facility' in British Columbia by ScoreGolf Magazine, and previously ranked within the Top 50 Golf Courses in Canada by the Golf Course Ranking and ScoreGolf Magazines, Olympic View is home to Canada's mildest winters, allowing visitors and locals alike to enjoy Award-Winning golf all year round.
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Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria RdOlympic View Golf Club, aptly named for its beautiful views of Washington State's Olympic Mountains, is located just 20 minutes outside of Victoria's downtown core, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Rated 'Top 10 Best Public Golf Facility' in British Columbia by ScoreGolf Magazine, and previously ranked within the Top 50 Golf Courses in Canada by the Golf Course Ranking and ScoreGolf Magazines, Olympic View is home to Canada's mildest winters, allowing visitors and locals alike to enjoy Award-Winning golf all year round.
Bear Mountain is the perfect escape from it all. Enjoy the calm, serene setting of The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. Play a round of world class golf, ride our bike trails, explore nature, or slip away to the award-winning Sante Spa.
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The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria
1999 Country Club WayBear Mountain is the perfect escape from it all. Enjoy the calm, serene setting of The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. Play a round of world class golf, ride our bike trails, explore nature, or slip away to the award-winning Sante Spa.
Shopping
Shopping Mall, Grocery Stores, Liquor Store, Cineplex Movie Theatre, Restaurants, Starbucks
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Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin RdShopping Mall, Grocery Stores, Liquor Store, Cineplex Movie Theatre, Restaurants, Starbucks
Sightseeing
The first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation! Fisgard Lighthouse is one of Canada's National Historic Sites. There hasn't been a keeper here since the light was automated in 1929, but every year many thousands of visitors step inside a real 19th century lighthouse and capture some of the feeling of ships wrecked and lives saved.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdThe first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation! Fisgard Lighthouse is one of Canada's National Historic Sites. There hasn't been a keeper here since the light was automated in 1929, but every year many thousands of visitors step inside a real 19th century lighthouse and capture some of the feeling of ships wrecked and lives saved.
Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, Royal Roads University has a long history of excellence and includes Hatley Castle built in 1908 and has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Deadpool, Xmen, Harry Potter and Arrow.
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Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdLocated in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, Royal Roads University has a long history of excellence and includes Hatley Castle built in 1908 and has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Deadpool, Xmen, Harry Potter and Arrow.