You’ve just pulled into town and you’re hungry.  You need to stock up on food in your RV or vacation rental … where do you go?  Here’s some suggestions we think will help!

GROCERY STORES

We urge you to buy local if you can!  Here’s some options for you:

  • Walmart

BIG BOX STORES

Costco There is one Costco in Victoria - located in the community of Langford off Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway). (See the map for location) Costco Langford Opening Hours M-F 09:00am - 8:30pm Sat. 09:00am

  • Chinatown, Victoria, BC Visitor in Victoria

CHINATOWN

A great place to wander through if you have an hour or two is Victoria's Chinatown. It's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America behind San Francisco's Chinatown.  Located on

SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES IN VICTORIA,BC

Being a fairly large city, there are many options for grocery shopping in Victoria. We try to 'shop local' for as much as we can so I'll list the local stores first, and try to

FARMER’S MARKETS OR DIRECT FROM THE FARM.

This is by far the best way to shop local – always fresh – always tasty!

SIDNEY STREET MARKET

The 2025 market season will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out

  • saltspring island saturday market

SALTSPRING SATURDAY MARKET

SATURDAYS FROM APRIL 5 - OCTOBER 25, 2025  FROM 9 - 3:30(ish) Centennial Park in Ganges - Saltspring Island - A short ferry ride away! Fresh local produce, freshly baked

METCHOSIN FARMERS MARKET

Market open on Sundays, 11:00am to 2:00pm, May (Mother's Day) to the last Sunday in October Metchosin Municipal Grounds 4450 Happy Valley Road Come by Metchosin's Farmer's Market to buy fresh

  • Goldstream Farmer's Market

GOLDSTREAM FARMER’S MARKET

SATURDAYS  MAY 3 - OCTOBER 11, 2025 10:00 a.m.  -  2:00 p.m. A farmers’ market located in the heart of Langford BC where everything is homemade, handmade or home grown.

PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET

June 7th - October 11th, 2025 Saturdays 9 - 1 Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton The market features a wide variety of vendors selling everything from fresh produce,

  • Oak Bay night market, Victoria, BC

OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET

2025 Oak Bay Night Markets June 11, 2025 July 9, 2025 August 13, 2025 September 10, 2025 On the second Wednesday in June, July, August and September, Oak Bay Village becomes

ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET

2025 Market Dates Thursdays in Memorial Park: April 3 - August 28, 4:30 - 7:30 September 5 to 25, 4:30 - 7:00 Thursdays at Esquimalt Recreation:    October 2 to

DIRECT FROM THE FARM

There are numerous local farms around Victoria and area that offer seasonal produce/products at their source. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF ALL THE LOCAL MARKETS AROUND VICTORIA  

JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET

Saturdays – May 3rd through Oct 4th, 2025 Every Saturday rain or shine Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Grassy area on the Corner of Menzies and Superior between

VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKET AT THE HUDSON

Public Market at the Hudson The Victoria Public Market at the Hudson (#6 – 1701 Douglas Street) Public Market Hours of Operation MONDAY – SATURDAY – 11am –

MOSS STREET MARKET

Regular Season Markets: May through October, every Saturday, 10am to 2pm , rain or shine. Regular Season Markets: May through October, every Saturday, 10am to 2pm , rain or shine,

SPECIALTY ITEMS

If you’re looking for something specific or out-of-the ordinary … here’s some suggestions!

FRESH SEAFOOD IN VICTORIA

If you have a taste for fresh seafood while in Victoria, here's some suggestions of where to buy it!   The Fish Store - 1 Dallas Rd.  At Fisherman's Wharf

  • Coombs Country Market, Coombs, BC Visitor in Victoria

COOMBS COUNTRY MARKET

I first happened upon this place over 20 years ago when it was just a ‘country market’ with the added appeal of having goats grazing on it’s turf roof.  It

BUTCHER SHOPS IN VICTORIA

If you prefer to buy your meats from dedicated butcher/meat shops, here are the options for Victoria. Alia Halal Meat & Deli - 2618 Quadra St. Bold Butchery & Grill

BAKERIES

Baked Goods in Victoria Whether you're looking for pastries, bread, cakes or other specialty items, here's a list of places to check out! Please click on links to each bakery

DELI’S IN VICTORIA, BC

Deli's in Victoria Looking for sliced meats, cheeses, import foods, lunches & more?  Try one of Victoria's great deli's!   Ambrosio Market & Deli - 1503 Wilmot Pl. Oak Bay

BUYING CHOCOLATE IN VICTORIA, BC

If you get a serious chocolate craving while visiting Victoria, here's a few suggestions for some yummy chocolate! BERNARD CALLEBAUT Victoria - Broadmead #520, 777 Royal Oak Drive Store Hours