Victoria Shopping
Spend a relaxing day casually exploring Victoria's unique shops in historic alleyways, going through character neighbourhoods and ambling along safe, pedestrian friendly downtown streets. Just as Victoria's European heritage will provide a fascinating backdrop for your wandering, the uniqueness of the merchandise you find will provide you with great memories of British Columbia and this exceptional region of Southern Vancouver Island.
Historic Shopping Neighbourhoods
Antique Row
Well known for the many antique and collectible stores lining several blocks of Fort Street from Blanshard to Cook Streets.
Bastion Square
The heart of Victoria's historic beginning, the original Fort Victoria. The open square houses the Maritime Museum, restaurants and shops as well as an outdoor artisan market.
Chinatown
Celebrated as the oldest in Chinese community Canada. Once home to opium dens and gambling halls, Chinatown now mixes contemporary stores and live-work condos with traditional Asian markets and diners. Many of Victoria's contemporary home decor and furnishings stores are found in this neighbourhood.
Lower Johnson Street
Also known as Olde Towne or, more recently, as LoJo. Colourful heritage buildings distinguish this downtown Victoria neighbourhood. Trendy and new blends with traditional and old as alternative clothing stores line this two-block area of lower Johnson Street. Market Square anchors Olde Town with over 40 stores and restaurants to choose from.
Trounce Alley
European fashions, a Tapas Restaurant and boutique gift shops can be found along this narrow alley between Government and Broad Street.
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Chintz & Company
An emporium of imported textiles, furniture, delightful dishes and home accessories. A treasure from every continent.
Phone: 250.381.2404 Address: 1720 Store St
Moss Street Market
An eclectic outdoor market held from May through October. Local produce, yummy treats, work from local artisans. A very organic atmosphere. Sir James Douglas Schoolgrounds.
Phone: 250.361.1747 Address: 1330 Fairfield Rd
Munro's Books
Located in a beautiful, neo-classical building designed for the Royal Bank of Canada in 1909, this local favourite was described by Canadian writer Allan Fotheringham as the most magnificent bookstore in Canada, possibly in North America.
Phone: 250.382.2464 Address: 1108 Government St
Roger's Chocolates
A chocolatier to the Queen with amazing delights, providing chocolate to Victoria and the world since 1885.
Phone: 250.384.7021 Address: 913 Government St
The Tuscan Kitchen
Elegant everyday tableware, culinary tools, linens and gourmet foods from around the Mediterranean.
Phone: 250.386.8191 Address: 653 View St