Ocean Island Victoria Guide

  If beer’s what you’re after, why not get it right from the source? Heck, why not rent a keg and throw a REAL party? Maybe even take a brewery tour while you’re there.

Canada’s adventure bus system for backpackers, students and “young at heart” travellers: they do jump on – jump off styled adventure trips designed for the Backpacker around Vancouver Island and the Rockies. See breathtaking vistas and wildlife such as bears, beavers, and wolves in their natural habitat. Swim in a clear lake, sit around a campfire, [...]

Just 2 blocks up the street from Ocean Island, this pretty cafe has gourmet food at regular prices. One of the best places to eat in all of Victoria! Open for breakfast and lunch. This is Emily’s favorite place to eat!  

Fantastico coffee, delicious all day breakfast and incredibly attentive service that make sure you are never without a full cup of coffee. Open 7am-4pm this brightly coloured cafe serves up fresh local ingredients in fantastically creative ways. Check the specials board for what ever wild breakfast creation the team in the kitchen has prepared for [...]

Cycle BC has a huge selection of bikes, scooters and motorcycles to help you cruise around Victoria in style! Their website has all the info about their bikes, suggested routes, and a list of current discounts and promotions, so be sure to check that out before booking.

Blackfish features a variety of marine wildlife tours around Oak Bay, the “wild side of Victoria. They offer tours of the Discovery and Chatham Island archipelago Islands in a unique 45’ cedar strip Giant Canoe (motorized) which the Tour Operator built especially for these waters. Hostel prices range from $35. to $50. A variety of [...]

Ocean Explorations tours focus on the territory of the southern resident community – three pods of killer whales, ranging from 20 to 60 members each. Sightings and close encounters with these magnificent ocean predators are common from April through October as migrating salmon return from the open sea. In addition to Killer whales, this cool [...]

A local success story in the heart of downtown Victoria, Phillips has been brewing quality beers in Victoria for the past 11 years. They’re huge supporters of the local community, including the Rifflandia music festival and the Land Conservancy of BC. If you like light beers, try the Phoenix or the Hop Circle IPA; if you want [...]

Taboo Gourmet Cheesecake is where Victorians can treat themselves to a taste of exquisite indulgence whenever the mood strikes—no special occasion necessary! Entrance located just off of Burnside beside the McDonalds. See you soon!

This is Emily’s favorite clothing store in all of Victoria! Formally known as North of Wednesday, this boutique is full of beautiful and feminine clothing for all body sizes at a reasonable price. Amelia Lee specializes in local and one of a kind pieces that will be a great addition to you wardrobe.