Juliet is literally in the heart of a living, breathing city. With an active and culturally vibrant community, year-round festivals and activities, Victoria is consistently rated as one of the “most liveable cities in the world,” according to international lifestyle publisher Conde Nast. Just a few minutes’ walk from the top-rated grocery store in town, first-class brand name and independent shopping, healthy and creative dining options, and a short drive from expansive parks and wilderness, living at Juliet means you can have it all.

Crystal Pool
50m swimming pool with diving tower. 2275 Quadra St.

YMCA
Squash courts, sauna, swimming pool, and access to high-level instruction in everything from yoga to stationary cycling. 851 Broughton St.

Beacon Hill Park
Numerous sports fields (including that of the local cricket league!), petting zoo, dog run, playgrounds, extensive running and walking trails, and some of the most beautiful flora anywhere! Douglas St. and Superior St.

Save-On Foods Memorial Centre
Brand new 7,000 seat arena hosts everything from the minor hockey league games, to performances from international rock superstars. 1925 Blanchard St.

Inner Harbour
Features everything from restaurants and vendors, to street entertainment, boat mooring, ferry/floatplane terminals with access to Seattle and Vancouver, and a recreational/competitive rowing and paddling centre. Government St. between Wharf St. and Belleville St.

City Hall
Integrated into the downtown core, Victoria’s city hall serves not only to house the city’s management offices, but also to facilitate social gathering and host open-air concerts in its spacious courtyard. #1 Centennial Square

Bay Centre
This downtown commercial complex featuring over 80 shops and services plus the world famous Hudson Bay Department store 2-1150 Douglas

Bastion Square
A lively plaza with market-type vendors, restaurants, and a wide range of street entertainers. View St. and Langley St.

Empress Hotel
98-year old luxury downtown hotel, with world famous high tea! 721 Government St.

Galloping Goose Trail
A 100km long trail that passes through downtown, perfect for running, cycling, and rollerblading. Esquimalt Rd. and Harbour Rd.

Victoria Art Gallery
Victoria’s premiere public art gallery. 1040 Moss St.

Belfry Theatre
A quirky and lively community theatre. 1291 Gladstone Ave.

Royal Theatre
The high-culture, performing arts focus of the city. 805 Broughton St.

McPherson Theatre
A playhouse to popular shows in the musical, theatrical, and comedic realm. 3 Centennial Square

Movie Theatres
2 separate cinemas for a total of 13 Screens. Blanshard St. and Yates St.

Royal Athletic Park
Home to competitive youth and adult leagues in baseball, softball, soccer and football. 1014 Caledonia Ave.

Victoria Event Centre
A gathering place for young arts and music enthusiasts and off-beat independent performers. 1415 Broad St.

Market Square
Cultural event venue featuring numerous fashion and arts establishments as well as a broad range of delightful eateries. 235-560 Johnson St.

Market on Yates
Shopping centre featuring London Drugs, Zambri’s Italian Restaurant, and Victoria’s top rated grocery store, the Market on Yates. 903 Yates St.

China Town
Home of historical fan-tan alley, and a variety of cultural and off-beat stores, restaurants, and coffee/tea houses. 500 block, Fisgard St.

Restaurants

Victoria is in no shortage of incredible food, price ranges run the gamut. Just to name a few:

  • Brasserie L’Ecole 1715 Government St.
  • Il Terrazzo 555 Johnson St
  • Canoe Club 450 Swift St.
  • Temple 525 Fort St.
  • Mo:Le 554 Pandora St.

Pubs

  • Irish times 1200 Government St.
  • Sticky Wicket 919 Douglas St.
  • Hugo’s 625 Courtney St.
  • Darcy’s 1127 Wharf St.
  • The Mint 1414 Douglas St.

Schools

George Jay Elementary School 1118 Princess Ave.

Central Middle School 1280 Fort St.

Victoria High School 1260 Grant St.

Shopping Area:

Victoria’s shopping area is vibrant and alive, with an abundance of big name stores mixed in with some of the best independent retailers anywhere. Bordered by Blanshard St., Herald St., Broughton St., and Wharf St.

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