Wander through Cook Street Village

Cook Street Village is one of Victoria's most popular locations due to its pedestrian-friendly streets and small-town atmosphere. This funky little area, just down the street from Beacon Hill Park, has good restaurants and nice shops. This stop shows both Victoria's history and contemporary life. The main area is compact, stretching three blocks from Oliphant Avenue to Oscar Street.

Restaurant patios are packed with guests for most of the year. Under a large tree, food trucks have their own little space with picnic tables. Having lunch on a patio, exploring the village, and then walking 10 minutes down Cook Street to the Dallas Road Waterfront Trail makes for a really pleasant afternoon. This path stretches for kilometers, and on a clear day, the views across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains are breathtaking.