Resources for Buyers
A directory of useful resources—curated by Eleanor—ranging from local restaurants to accounting firms, plumbers, electricians and more. If you're new to Victoria and have or are prepared to close on a home, Eleanor's experience makes this process easy!
Buyers Guide- Food & Entertainment
- General Resources
- Golf Clubs
- Hotels & Accommodations
- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Recreation Centres
- Shopping Centres
- Transportation
Victoria is full of great food, entertainment, and even nightlife.
Celiac Scene – Victoria, BC
A comprehensive list of gluten-free restaurants and stores in the Greater Victoria area.
Ferris’ Oyster Bar
Set above a street-level grill, this quaint seafood spot offers a changing menu.
Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse
The McPherson Playhouse, known as The Mac, is a theatre and concert hall in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The Belfry Theatre
The Belfry Theatre is a theatre and associated theatre company in the Fernwood neighbourhood of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Here are a few links that are helpful when you’re new to Victoria or trying to get a feel for the city.
Downtown Victoria Business Association
The DVBA promotes downtown business owners and events, ensuring continued economic sustainability, and celebrating the vibrancy of downtown Victoria.
Tourism Victoria
Tourist information centre in Victoria, British Columbia.
Victoria is full of fantastic golf clubs, most of which have stunning views.
Victoria Golf Club
Canada’s oldest 18 hole golf course in its original location—and the second oldest in North America.
As a tourist hot spot, Victoria has a great selection of quality accommodations.
Hotel Grand Pacific
Full-service hotel with a pool, athletic club, upscale restaurant, lounge and café.
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Oak Bay Beach hotel is a luxury resort.
The Fairmont Empress
Luxury, historic hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria.
Capital City Yacht Club
Located in Sidney, the Capital City Yacht Club was originally formed as a civil defence unit during World War II.
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Founded in 1892, Royal Victoria is the oldest yacht club in Western Canada.
Between ice skating, Olympic diving, and art programs for kids and adults, there’s always something going on in Victoria. These websites also have information on municipal summer camps for kids of all ages, as well as sporting programs.
With two newly updated shopping malls and a downtown core thriving with local boutiques, Victoria makes it easy to shop until you drop.
Hillside Centre
Shopping mall located in Victoria’s Oaklands neighbourhood.
The Bay Centre
Victoria’s premier shopping mall, located in the heart of downtown.
BC Transit and BC Ferries service Victoria, Vancouver, and the surrounding communities. The Clipper takes you straight from downtown Victoria to downtown Seattle in style and comfort. Harbour Air services central and remote areas of both Vancouver Island and the Mainland.
BC Ferries
One of the largest ferry operators in the world, BC Ferries services some 60,000 customers every day.
BC Transit
British Columbia’s public bus system.
Current Taxi
Luxury, eco-friendly taxi service with a fully electric Tesla fleet.
Harbour Air
Seaplane travel service, namely between Victoria and Vancouver.
Victoria-Seattle Clipper
Scenic ferry operator with daily service between Victoria and Seattle.
Agnes Nkundabagenzi
CPA,CMA. The Office Victoria – Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Mike Stubbing
CPA, CA, CFP, TEP. Grant Thornton.
John Mullin – Partner, at Mullin DeMeo Work
John has served the communities of Victoria BC for over thirty years, bringing the benefits of substantial experience and expertise to his practice.
Tejpaul Wirk – Partner, at Mullin DeMeo Work
Tej’s practice includes real estate and corporate/commercial transactions, as well as wills and estates, and he frequently meets with local real estate professionals to give presentations on topics of interest.
Layth L. Matthews
Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Architects—MBA, MBI, CIM, FCSI.
C & W Campbell Homes Ltd.
45 years experience in residential and commercial building.
Cittá Group
Superior design sense and immaculate execution are the hallmarks of the cittá Group.
Gorter Construction Ltd.
With a focus on innovative thinking and problem-solving Gorter Construction is capable of delivering high-quality custom homes.
Wakefield Construction
Wakefield Contracting has a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
RTD Electric
Surewire Electric
Brent Comber
Brent Comber creates sculpted objects, functional pieces, and designed environments.
Dodd’s Furniture
Dodd’s Furniture is 100% locally owned and operated.
Gabriel Ross
Gabriel Ross is a specialty furniture, home accessories and lighting store featuring many of the world’s most internationally recognized names in mid-century and contemporary design.
Jordans
Jordans today is known as a retailer that provides a broad range of products and services across the Home Furnishings and Flooring industries.
Live Edge Design
Live Edge Design salvages trees brought down by storms or left behind by forest companies and construction companies.
LUNDS Auction & Appraisal Specialists
Lunds’s Auctions are an open forum for buyers and sellers of Fine Art, Antiques, Collectibles, and regular household items.
Sager’s
Established in 1956, Sager’s Home Living has been Vancouver Island’s favourite fine furniture store for over fifty years.
Scan Designs
Scan Designs is a leader in the contemporary furniture retail industry.
Acacia Landscape
Acacia Landscape is an award winning full-service landscaping company.
Costa Verde
Costa Verde is a sustainable & eco-friendly gardening & landscaping company.
Abe Moving
Abe Moving provides quality service in Victoria. They also service BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
You Move Me Vancouver Island
You Move Me Vancouver Island is a full-service local moving company in Victoria BC and area.
Arrow Painting
Steven Young
The University of Victoria is truly an educational gem, with a sweeping, green campus, a plethora of on & off campus resources, and a friendly, welcoming community.
Camosun College
Located a few minutes away from UVic is Camosun College. It hosts programs for university transfer, trades, business, administration, and everything in between.
Pacific Rim College
If you’re interested in natural health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or massage therapy, Pacific Rim College is located in the historical Market Square in downtown Victoria. It is highly regarded & very well respected.
Royal Roads
Royal Roads is one of the top rated & most highly regarded schools in Canada. RRU is located at Hatley Castle in Colwood. Built in 1906 by the Lieutenant Governor James Dunsmuir, it was designed in the Scottish baronial style by esteemed Canadian architect Samuel Maclure. It is a federally protected Heritage Site & now hosts students from across the globe.
University of Victoria
Ranked one of the best universities in Canada & the world, the University of Victoria is not only home to the Vikes, but also some of the most promising academic minds in the country. Their website is useful for numerous things, especially its housing & job boards, as they service both the campus & local communities.
Victoria is home to a small number of incredibly high quality private schools.
Glenlyon Norfolk School
Servicing Oak Bay and the Uplands—with a breathtaking waterfront location—Glenlyon Norfolk School offers a day program, as well as three International Baccalaureate programs.
St. Christopher’s Montessori School
St. Christopher’s Montessori School is just one of the many Montessori schools in Victoria. Located in the scenic south Oak Bay, it is a quality choice.
St. Margaret’s School
All girls education option that accommodates both day school and boarding.
St. Michael’s University School
An excellent coed facility. It’s located in Saanich, is on a beautiful campus, and is walking distance to both the University of Victoria and Camosun College. SMUS also offers day & boarding education options.
