Victoria YYJ Faves
The Fairmont Empress Hotel is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

1. The Fairmont Empress Hotel

8.9
721 Government St (btwn Humboldt St & Belleville St), Victoria, BC
Hotel · Downtown Victoria · 73 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: Walk around, make sure you go down to the basement and look at the old photos

Fan Tan Cafe is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

2. Fan Tan Cafe

6.2
549 Fisgard St. (btwn Store & Government St.), Victoria, BC
Chinese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: Awesome place for lunch, stop by and have the special for under $8 or grab a box to go... best quick chinese food in China Town!

Beacon Drive In is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

3. Beacon Drive In

7.9
126 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Diner · James Bay · 19 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: gotta be the best soft ice cream around...

Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

4. Butchart Gardens

9.0
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC
Botanical Garden · 89 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: if you're a local get a season pass, dropping in for a walk with your dog to listen to music in the summer is awesome... and try the hot chocolate!

British Columbia Parliament Buildings is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

5. British Columbia Parliament Buildings

501 Belleville St (btwn Government St & Menzies St), Victoria, BC
Capitol Building · James Bay · 29 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: walk the grounds and snap some photos... you can also do a free one hour tour in the summer - suggested!

Gyro Park is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

6. Gyro Park

7.4
Park · 6 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: a nice, quiet beach for tanning and a great place to take the little ones to play in the park

Island View Beach is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

7. Island View Beach

8.5
3252 Island View Road (Homathko Drive), Saanichton, BC
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: Bring your dog here for a walk, perhaps the best dog friendly beach around!

Murchie's is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

8. Murchie's

8.4
1110 Government St (btwn Fort St & Bastion Sq), Victoria, BC
Tea Room · Downtown Victoria · 27 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: killer desserts, try the chocolate rum ball!

Elk  Lake Park is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

9. Elk Lake Park

7.6
Pat Bay Hwy, Saanich, BC
Park · 7 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: try a 10 K run around the lakes... bring the dog too, this place is very dog friendly although some of the runners aren't!

Swans Brewpub is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

10. Swans Brewpub

7.6
506 Pandora Ave (at Wharf St), Victoria, BC
Gastropub · 33 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: all the beers are great, try stopping in Tuesday for cheap beers though... if you get a chance stay in a room upstairs, the hotel is awesome!

Phillips Brewing Co. is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

11. Phillips Brewing Co.

8.5
2010 Government St (Discovery St), Victoria, BC
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: grab a bottle to go but be careful, most of the beers are 8%+ - the barley wine is my fave!

Barb's Fish & Chips is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

12. Barb's Fish & Chips

8.0
310 St. Lawrence St (at Fisherman's Wharf), Victoria, BC
Fish and Chips Shop · James Bay · 13 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: have a look around for seals, if you're lucky you might catch a few playing

M.V. Coho is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

13. M.V. Coho

Port Angeles, WA
Boat or Ferry · 3 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: In summer there's extra sailings so you can go to Pt Angeles for the day and maybe see Orcas on the trip too

Mount Douglas Park is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

14. Mount Douglas Park

9.1
Churchill Dr (Cedar Hill Rd), Victoria, BC
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: About 1.5 km hike up and down... get adventurous and take the trails for a nice walk too...

The Roost Farm Bakery is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

15. The Roost Farm Bakery

8.1
9100 E Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: a fun, country stop with great home made goods.. sit in the bus!

Sidney Bakery Ltd is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

16. Sidney Bakery Ltd

7.0
2507 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Bakery · 6 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: an all time, long time fave... check the $1 rack for awesome deals!

Saanich Commonwealth Place is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

17. Saanich Commonwealth Place

7.2
4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC
Swimming Pool · 17 tips and reviews
Pagliacci's is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

18. Pagliacci's

8.4
1011 Broad St, Victoria, BC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 65 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: just have the soup and bread, it will fill you up... PS kids usually get free Shirley Temples but it depends on your server!

National Car Rental is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

19. National Car Rental

7.4
1640 Electra Blvd, Suite 132, Victoria, BC
Rental Car Location · 9 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: see a major feature film here.. don't waste your $$ on regular Odeon films, see it in imax its worth the extra $2!

Beacon Hill Children's Farm is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

20. Beacon Hill Children's Farm

8.3
Circle Dr (btwn Chestnut Row & Heywood Way), Victoria, BC
Zoo · James Bay · 7 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: bring your dog and checkout the lamas, they will come over and visit you out of curiosity... priceless!

Church & State Winery is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

21. Church & State Winery

8.3
1445 Benvenuto Ave (Keating Cross Rd), Capital Regional District, BC
Winery · 3 tips and reviews

glenn l.glenn letham: don't just wander around, have a flight for just $8 - some awesome vino...

Starbucks is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

22. Starbucks

5.9
777 Royal Oak Dr,550, Broadmead Village, Victoria, BC
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews
Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

23. Butchart Gardens

9.0
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC
Botanical Garden · 89 tips and reviews
Coffee Shop is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

24. Coffee Shop

29 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Union Square · 466 tips and reviews
Hernande'z is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

25. Hernande'z

735 Yates St., Victoria, BC
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Victoria · 14 tips and reviews
Zanzibar Cafe is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

26. Zanzibar Cafe

7.9
Café · 4 tips and reviews
Varsha is one of Victoria YYJ Faves.

27. Varsha

8.5
1600 Government St (Pandora St), Victoria, BC
Indian Restaurant · Downtown · 6 tips and reviews