Ketan & Blanche’s guidebook
Groceries
Nearby grocery store (with other stores in the plaza), about a 7 minute walk away.
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Country Grocer
1153 Esquimalt RdNearby grocery store (with other stores in the plaza), about a 7 minute walk away.
Smaller grocery store with great options, and also have a sandwich/salad bar and ice cream.
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Red Barn Market
611 Brookside RdSmaller grocery store with great options, and also have a sandwich/salad bar and ice cream.
Great modern liquor store that has pretty much everything you need including popular brands and small batch / craft varieties. Great international wine selection as well.
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Tudor House Liquor Store
533 Admirals RdGreat modern liquor store that has pretty much everything you need including popular brands and small batch / craft varieties. Great international wine selection as well.
Entertainment
One of the best Farmer's Markets in the Victoria region, and just a few minute's walk from our house. Takes place on Thursdays and may be at different locations (all in the neighborhood) depending on time of year.
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Esquimalt Farmers Market
1200 Park PlOne of the best Farmer's Markets in the Victoria region, and just a few minute's walk from our house. Takes place on Thursdays and may be at different locations (all in the neighborhood) depending on time of year.
Food scene
Amazing coffee roaster for that morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee. Expanding with a larger storefront in the new Esquimalt Town Centre. Check it out!
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Esquimalt Roasting Company
505 Park PlAmazing coffee roaster for that morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee. Expanding with a larger storefront in the new Esquimalt Town Centre. Check it out!
Excellent brunch, amazing friendly wait staff, and general good vibes to enjoy your morning or afternoon.
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Sunnyside Cafe
1234 Esquimalt RdExcellent brunch, amazing friendly wait staff, and general good vibes to enjoy your morning or afternoon.
Sightseeing
The gem that is only a 5-7 minute walk away. Beautifully landscaped park with several small trails and amazing views of the Olympic mountains. If you're lucky and at the right time of year, you may see some orcas passing by.
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Saxe Point Park
The gem that is only a 5-7 minute walk away. Beautifully landscaped park with several small trails and amazing views of the Olympic mountains. If you're lucky and at the right time of year, you may see some orcas passing by.
Beautiful park with a boating dock, small pebble beach for kids or pets, real rock climbing wall (if you're so inclined), and overall a pleasant place to go for a stroll in take in amazing views.
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Macaulay Point Park
304 Clifton TerraceBeautiful park with a boating dock, small pebble beach for kids or pets, real rock climbing wall (if you're so inclined), and overall a pleasant place to go for a stroll in take in amazing views.
Walkway that spans from West Bay Marina in Esquimalt and leads all the way through Vic West and into downtown Victoria, all while hugging the harbour. Along the way, there are several places to stop to enjoy the views, go for snack / meal / drink, or just meander for a couple of hours.
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Songhees Walkway
Songhees WalkwayWalkway that spans from West Bay Marina in Esquimalt and leads all the way through Vic West and into downtown Victoria, all while hugging the harbour. Along the way, there are several places to stop to enjoy the views, go for snack / meal / drink, or just meander for a couple of hours.
Lifestyle
Local rec centre that is in great shape, has several amenities (gym, multiple swimming pools, activities & classes to register for, and more). May be ideal if you're looking to get in some workouts or time in the swimming pool, and potentially get a pass for longer stays.
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Esquimalt Roasting Company
505 Park PlLocal rec centre that is in great shape, has several amenities (gym, multiple swimming pools, activities & classes to register for, and more). May be ideal if you're looking to get in some workouts or time in the swimming pool, and potentially get a pass for longer stays.