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:
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
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
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 Monday 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
FARMER’S MARKETS OR DIRECT FROM THE FARM.
This is by far the best way to shop local – always fresh – always tasty!
SALTSPRING ISLAND FALL FAIR 2018
SEPTEMBER 15th - 16th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute: 351 Rainbow Road Theme: Home grown, Handmade & Farm Fresh! Fall Fair Highlights: Watch the
OAK BAY INDOOR FARMER’S MARKET
Sunday, October 4th, Sunday November 4th and Sunday December 9th, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: Monterey Recreation Centre 1442 Monterey Avenue Local farmers, food producers, families & artisan
FORT COMMON MARKETS
JULY 5 & 19, AND AUGUST 2 & 16 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come join us for the first season of Fort Common Markets located in our beautiful outdoor
SALTSPRING SATURDAY MARKET
SATURDAYS ... March 31 - October 27, 2018 From approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. During summer months, watch for vendors setting up closer to 8am. Where: Oceanside at
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 –
ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET
DATES: January 25, 2018 to October 31, 2018 VENUE: Esquimalt Farmers Market Outdoor Market at Memorial Park in Esquimalt TIME: 4:30-730pm ADMISSION: FREE The outdoor season will then run weekly from May 24th – September 13th 2018
MOSS STREET MARKET
Regular Season Markets: May through October, every Saturday, 10am to 2pm , rain or shine. Winter Markets: November through April, every Saturday, 10am to noon. Indoors, in the Garry Oak Room (1335
METCHOSIN FARMER’S MARKET
May (Mother's Day) to the last Sunday in October 2018 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
SWAP AND SHOP
APRIL 1 - SEPT 30, 2018 The annual Swap and Shop at Western Speedway is back for 2018! Treasure hunters ... bargain hunters ... or just a fun way to
CRAIGFLOWER SCHOOLHOUSE MARKET
FINISHED FOR 2017 No info yet for 2018 ... will keep checking! The Schoolhouse Market is a monthly market at the Craigflower Schoolhouse in Victoria, BC. We have a variety
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET
June 2 - October 6th, 2018 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
BREAKWATER MARKET
FINISHED FOR 2017 Unfortunately, the Breakwater Market will not be operating in 2018.
OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET
June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 12, 2018 Once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. From 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beginning in June and continuing
GOLDSTREAM FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday from May - October 2018 May 12? Will keep you posted when I find more information! from 10 am to 2 pm. Saturdays during summer, in the heart
JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
May 5th – September 29th, 2018 Every Saturday rain or shine Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Grassy area on the Corner of Menzies and Superior between the Parliament
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! (In no particular order!) The Fish Store - 1 Dallas Rd.
BUTCHER SHOPS IN VICTORIA
If you prefer to buy your meats from dedicated butcher/meat shops, here are the options for Victoria. The Village Butcher - 2032 Oak Bay Ave. Hours: Tues - Sat 9-6,
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! For reviews of each please check TripAdvisor!
MMMM … CHOCOLATE! VICTORIA, BC
If you get a serious chocolate craving while visiting Victoria, here's some delicious suggestions for some true Canadian chocolate! ROGERS' CHOCOLATES Downtown Victoria 913 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W
DELI’S IN VICTORIA, BC
Deli's in Victoria (In no particular order!) Ottavio's - 2272 Oak Bay Avenue♥ Ottavio offers a true Italian café with Illy Caffè espresso made on traditional manual espresso machines
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