An Incredible Food Journey Through Canada
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With the highest ratio of restaurants to residents in Canada, Victoria is Canada’s culinary hotspot. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and green landscapes, this vibrant city is home to exquisite farm-to-table dining, fresh seafood, and multicultural cuisine; including the oldest Chinatown in Canada. From bustling markets and artisan eateries to fine-dining establishments, Victoria caters to every palate.
See Destination Greater Victoria’s ultimate food guide below
For those who brunch…
House of Boateng Café
Located on Victoria’s Westshore, House of Boateng Café is renowned for its fusion of West African flavours with local fresh ingredients. The menu offers fresh, innovative dishes such as African-spiced shakshuka – perfectly poached eggs atop a bed of fresh green – or hearty and flavourful breakfast bowls. Chef Castro Boeteng focuses masterful creations with a farm-to-table ethos, and hosts community-focused events, that emphasises his love of good food and even better company
For seafood lovers…
Marliena Café & Raw Bar
Marliena Café & Raw Bar offers a culinary haven for seafood enthusiasts, holding the title of the number one new restaurant in the country on Canada’s 100 Best List. Diners can take a seat at the raw bar, which features the freshest local oysters, clams and sashimi, paired with artisanal cocktails. The chic, coastal-inspired venue provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience with the flavours of the Pacific.
For a modern taste of Victoria’s Chinatown…
Ugly Duckling Dining
In Downtown Victoria, travellers will find the award-winning Ugly Duckling offering both a tasting menu and set menu that changes monthly. Made using the finest local ingredients, these meticulously crafted menus marry inspiration taken from Vancouver Islands natural surroundings and the rich cultural heritage of North America’s oldest Chinatown with plates such as Savoury Shiitake Mushroom Custard and Fraser Valley Duck Breast.
For wine lovers…
Blue Grouse Estate Winery
Visitors can wander through the picturesque winery of Blue Grouse Estate Winery in the nearby Cowichan Valley. The family-owned vineyard produces award-winning, sustainably crafted wines. Guests can sample these wines in the modern tasting room before exploring the grounds. The Winery’s varied programming offers something for everyone, whether a connoisseur or a casual sipper.
For gin lovers…
Sheringham Distillery
Sheringham Distillery crafts award-winning spirits using locally sourced ingredients. Travellers can taste their Fresh Lemon Liqueur and Raincoast Gin, which secured three awards at the 2024 World Drinks Awards, or the Seaside Gin, recognised as the World’s Best Contemporary Gin in 2019.
Victoria Distillers
Victoria Distillers is where craftsmanship meets innovation in Victoria, BC. Their distillery produces premium spirits, including the renowned Empress 1908 Gin, known for its unique indigo hue and botanical blend. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour, learn about their sustainable practices, and sample award-winning creations in the stunning waterfront tasting room.
For those who can’t choose…
Off The Eaten Track Tours
Since launching in 2012, Off The Eaten Track Tours has become the biggest food tour company in Victoria. Award-winning tours allow visitors to explore Victoria’s culture, history and most importantly, food. Led by local guides, travellers will meet with a number of the 40 local foodie businesses featured across the tour itineraries.
Flavour Trails
Travellers are taken on a gastronomic adventure through farm-to-table dining, farm-fresh markets, artisan producers, and local wineries through the Flavour Trails. The self-guided expeditions authentically celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of the region, offering travellers the opportunity to taste, sip and experience what Greater Victoria has to offer. This July, Flavour Trails launched a new Barns, Beaches & Beyond Flavour Trail, taking foodie adventurers through the areas of Langford, Metchosin, and Sooke
About Destination Greater Victoria
Destination Greater Victoria is the official not-for-profit destination marketing organisation, partnering with over 900 local businesses to drive sustainable growth in Greater Victoria. Located on Canada’s Vancouver Island, Victoria, British Columbia, is a unique blend of old-world charm and new-world experiences. Visitors can enjoy heritage architecture, colourful gardens and a variety of activities such as whale watching, kayaking, hiking, cycling and golf. Known for its culinary excellence and award-winning beverages, Victoria boasts Canada’s mildest climate, year-round greenery, and stunning natural beauty. Recognised for its sustainability efforts with a Responsible Tourism Institutes Biosphere certification, Victoria lies on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. www.tourismvictoria.com
