Willows Beach
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The beach has a wonderful sandy stretch within a sheltered harbour, so the water is reasonably warm July & August. Also set in a nice neighbourhood with lovely restored homes and cottages 50-100 years old. A 5-minute drive/15-minute cycle from downtown.
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Fol Epi
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This coffee shop and bakery is accessible from downtown through a 20-minute walk over the Johnson Street Bridge and along a pedestrian in an up-and-coming Eco-district called Dockside Green. Locals who live in the district, and nearby Vic West stop here while walking their dog or cycling along a scenic car-free paved trail.
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Mt. Douglas
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Rain or sine there will always be locals hiking around the beautiful paths of Mt Doug. There is an abundance of wildflowers, Douglas Fir, and Cedar trees. In addition to the mountain there is also Mt.Douglas Beach right below which is a favourite in the summer time. There is also a road up to the top so you can see the city light up at night.
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Craigdarroch Castle
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Locals love it for three reasons: 1. It's a beautiful, well-restored home (owned and run by a non-profit); 2. It caters to locals as well with live theatre and events in Fall/Winter; 3. It's easy and fun to volunteer there (seniors, history buffs and ESL students love it), and volunteers are treated very well by the professional staff.
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Ogden Point and Breakwater
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With beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and a lighthouse at the end of the walk this is a favourite among locals for going on dates or just for a nice walk among friends. Depends on the weather you could get some waves thrown at you but that's half the fun.
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Chinatown
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Victoria's Chinatown peaked in 1911 and is now a National Historic Site of Canada. Chinatown is famous for having the smallest street in Canada, Fan Tan Alley, which is just 35 inches wide at it's smallest point.
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Fisherman's Wharf
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Fishermans Warf is full of colourful floating homes, great spots to eat. whale watching tours, and it is a stop on the famous harbour ferries and if you are lucky you might see a seal. It is a vibrant spot for locals and tourists alike.
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Merridale Estate Cidery
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You will need a car to get here – but once you're through the suburbs, the scenery is fantastic -getting there and at Merridale. I have to say that it's equally popular with tourists and locals, but in winter appeals to locals with special event tastings and dinners at its bistro. Some include van shuttle to &fm Victoria.
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Thetis Lake Regional Park
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If you like walking, hiking or running in forested areas – and especially if you have a dog that needs off-leash exercise, this is the spot to go. And in summers the lake is a comfortable temperature for swimming and popular with families. The forested trails always smell wonderful.
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Capital Iron
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It's in an historic part of town, and the type of place where a couple can shop together and both be happy. There has been a hardware store here for over eighty years. You can buy hardware and home decor items, as well as boating supplies, and sport clothing. It's also next to a kayaking shop, and overlooking the water.
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