6/5/2023 0 Comments Victoria canadaNanaimo bar in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada Where to stay in Victoria, Canada The Inn at Laurel Point in Victoriaįor most of my visit to Victoria, I stayed at The Inn at Laurel Point. Read more in my article: Nanaimo – fun food and adventure in Vancouver Island This is a relaxed but gourmet experience and the friendly and professional staff can advise you on the best wine pairings to try with each dish. They were accompanied by a salad of yellow and red roasted beets with goats cheese and orange vinaigrette. I especially enjoyed the seasonal Spot Prawns on a gazpacho sauce with watercress pesto. We ordered from the small plates menu, with dishes that were incredibly pretty as well as delicious. Restaurant tables are set up in different rooms of the house, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The old farmhouse at Unsworth Vineyard makes a delightful setting. Why not stop by in the winery and then retire for a lazy lunch in the restaurant overlooking the vineyards. The knowledgeable staff will guide you through the many red, white and rose wines available. This family owned winery has a light and airy tasting room overlooking the lake and a restaurant set in the 100 years old farmhouse. Unsworth Vineyards in Cowichan Valley The Unsworth Vineyards in the Cowichan Valley Update: The Sutra restaurant in Victoria has now closed but you can find Vij’s other restaurants in Vancouver and Surrey.Įnjoy a 2-hour guided Victoria food and history tour with tastings You can also take out or buy the dishes in pouches to warm through at home, should you be staying locally in an apartment. You’ll find a choice of curries and daily specials that are based on his home cooked family favourites. This food stall in Victoria Market is part of the group of restaurants built up by local chef Vikram Vij. I can’t say it was my favourite Canadian dish, but of course every local chef has their own version.Īt Sutra we got to try the much more refined Indian equivalent, with crispy cassava topped with butter chicken sauce and paneer. Pies in Victoria Public Market Vij’s Sutra – Indian street food in Victoria Public MarketĪnyone who has been to Canada will likely have heard of Poutine, the rib-sticking street-food dish of French fries, swimming in gravy and topped with cheese curds. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This article may contain affiliate links that provide commission on purchases you make at no extra cost to you. Read More: How to spend a perfect weekend in Victoria, Canada Planning a visit and wondering what food is Victoria BC known for? Read on for my foodie guide to Victoria and where to find great food on Vancouver Island. And you only need to travel a little way out of the city to find vineyards and cider orchards. The downtown neighbourhoods around Chinatown and Lower Johnson Street (known as LoJo) are buzzing with independent cafés and craft breweries. The Chinese came to work on the railways and in recent years to immigrants have arrived from all over the world. This port city of Vancouver Island has over the centuries opened its arms to sailors.
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