ACTO Conference 2019

The Human Tapestry: Challenge.  Illuminate.  Celebrate.

EXPERIENCE VICTORIA

Beautiful Victoria, British Columbia provides a wealth of places to see, things to do, experiences to be had, stunning scenery to drink in, food to eat, and beverages to consume!

On this list you will find many things and places that only the locals know about.

We are very excited to be your hosts, and trust that you have allowed some extra time to experience the flavour of Victoria.

First, to get inspired:

Things to Do

• Butchart Gardens, A must see in Victoria, buses from the Inner Harbour, https://www.butchartgardens.com/,
• Royal BC Museum (very close to our venue)(travelling exhibit in June will be Maya), https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/
• Rent a Bike or Scooter, https://victoria.cyclebc.ca/
• Chinatown Walking Tour, https://discoverthepast.com/chinatown-walks/
• Craigdarroch Castle, https://thecastle.ca/
• Ghostly Walks, Historical walking tours of Victoria, https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/
• Go For a Walk!, https://visitorinvictoria.ca/5-best-walks-in-downtown-victoria/
• Victoria Public Market, (indoor market) https://victoriapublicmarket.com/
• The Victoria Bug Zoo, http://www.victoriabugzoo.ca/
• Farmer’s Markets (outdoors), https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-markets.html
• Hop-On-Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tour, https://sightseeingvictoria.com/
• Whale Watching, https://princeofwhales.com/
• Legislature Buildings (next door to our venue), https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/visiting-the-legislature
• Medicine Horses (Once in a lifetime experience, book in advance), http://www.thirteenmoonsfarm.com/
• Rent kayaks, https://victoriakayak.com/rentals/

Places to Go

• Beacon Hill Park, our Central Park, (go see the baby goats!), https://youtu.be/PjcrSjWx7lc,
• Dallas Road, walks along the Juan de Fuca Strait view of the Olympic Mountains, https://youtu.be/E7inI_TV2cM, https://youtu.be/pLYUrgRb2yI
• The Inner Harbour, across the street from our venue
• Ogden Point Breakwater, https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/ogden-point-breakwater/
• Mount Tolmie (panoromic view of Victoria), https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/mount-tolmie/
• Fisherman’s Wharf, float homes, https://gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf/
• Willows Beach, https://www.oakbaytourism.com/stakeholder/willows-beach/
• Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, https://youtu.be/kOnIde4X3D4

To Eat:  (Reservations recommended)

• Zambri’s (Authentic Italian), http://www.zambris.ca/
• Foo (Asian Street food), http://www.foofood.ca/
• Cafe Brio, (a culinary experience) http://cafebrio.com/
• Cafe Mexico, http://cafemexico.com/
• Baan Thai, http://baanthaivictoria.ca/
• J&J Wonton Noodle House (best Chinese, closed Sun & Mon), http://www.jjnoodlehouse.ca/
• 10 Acres, (farm to table), https://10acres.ca/kitchen/
• Il Terrazzo, https://www.ilterrazzo.com/
• Be Love, (vegetarian, gluten, dairy, soy free), http://beloverestaurant.ca/
• Rebar, (vegetarian, juices, smoothies), http://rebarmodernfood.com/
• Bliss, (for lunch) vegetarian, raw, gluten, dairy, soy free, https://www.cafebliss.ca/
• Nourish, https://www.nourishkitchen.ca/
• Milestones on the Inner Harbour, https://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/
• Pink Bicycle, gourmet burgers, http://www.pinkbicycleburger.com/
• Famoso Pizza (Neopolitan style), https://famoso.ca/locations/victoria-market-square/
• Empire Donuts, http://www.empiredonuts.ca/
• Yonni’s Doughnuts, https://discoverycoffee.com/pages/yonnis-doughnuts

Victoria is a HUGE breakfast and brunch town

Here are some favourites:

• Blue Fox, (OMG the Benny’s), http://www.thebluefoxcafe.com/
• Jam, (if you don’t mind waiting in line), http://jamcafes.com/
• MoLe, (pronounced Mo-lay), https://molerestaurant.ca/
• Shine, http://www.shinecafe.ca/
• Nourish, https://www.nourishkitchen.ca/

Shopping

• Government Street (from the Inner Harbour all the way north past Chinatown (Fisgard St.)
• Johnson St (Government St W to Wharf St), http://www.thevictoriaexperience.com/lower-johnson-street-victoria-bc
• Fort Street, https://downtownvictoria.ca/precincts/fabulous-fort/
• Munro’s Books, https://www.munrobooks.com/
• Russell Books, Used & New, floor to ceiling, https://www.russellbooks.com/
• Silk Road Tea, (Governement St, near Chinatown https://silkroadteastore.com/
• Murchie’s Tea, https://www.murchies.com/store/
• Roger’s Chocolates, https://www.rogerschocolates.com/
• LuluLemon, Johnson St, https://info.lululemon.com/stores/ca/victoria/johnsonstreet
• MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op), https://www.mec.ca/en/stores/victoria
• Capital Iron, Since 1934, “There’s No Store Like It!”, http://www.capitaliron.net/
• Market Square, https://www.marketsquare.ca/

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

• Phillips Brewing & Malting, https://phillipsbeer.com/
• Hoyne Brewing Co., http://hoynebrewing.ca/
• Lighthouse Brewing Co.,http://www.lighthousebrewing.com/
• Victoria Distillers, http://victoriadistillers.com/
• Wineries (in and around Victoria), https://www.tourismvictoria.com/eat-drink/craft-beer-and-spirits/wineries-vineyards

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