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:
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
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!
METCHOSIN FARMER’S MARKET
May (Mother's Day) to the last Sunday in October 2019 Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm Metchosin Municipal Grounds 4450 Happy Valley Road metchosinfarmersmarket@gmail.com Metchosin Farmers' Market is open on Sundays from
GOLDSTREAM FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday from May 11 - October 12 2019 from 10 am to 2 pm. Saturdays during summer, in the heart of Langford's city centre, at Veterans Memorial Park, is
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET
June 1st - October 12th, 2019 Saturdays 9 - 1 Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton This year’s market opens June 2 in Pioneer Park, part of the Brentwood
OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET
Finished for 2019 - Stay tuned for the 2020 dates .... From 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beginning in June and continuing to September, between 4 and 8 pm on
ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET
2019 Winter – Spring Indoor dates: Markets are on Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm, inside Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser Street: January 24 February 7 & 21 March 7 & 21 April 4,
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
May 4th – September 28th, 2019 FINISHED FOR 2019 - CHECK BACK IN 2020 FOR DATES AND TIMES Every Saturday rain or shine Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The
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 – 10am –
MOSS STREET MARKET
November through April, every Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Indoors through until March, in the Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow St) and Sir James Douglas school gymnasium. Outdoors in April, rain
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
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 some delicious suggestions for some true Canadian chocolate! BERNARD CALLEBAUT Victoria - Broadmead #520, 777 Royal Oak Drive Store