Celebrate summer - and dine al fresco!
Nothing beats sitting outside on a sunny patio with a glass of wine and a tasty meal after a long day of exploring downtown Victoria.
Walk along any number of streets downtown and you will see there is no shortage of great restaurants with outdoor patios.
So where should you stop in for some sun, drinks and a bite to eat this weekend?
Here are just a few great outdoor patio restaurants in downtown Victoria for you to choose from:
The Rooftop Surfclub at the Sticky Wicket - Head up to the Rooftop for beach volleyball and tasty tropical drinks in a fun and vacation-like atmosphere.
The Canoe Brewpub - Situated right on the water near the Harbour Ferry, the Canoe Brewpub offers delicious local food and brews with an amazing view.
Spinnakers Brewpub & Guesthouse - Located on the other side of the Inner Harbour, Spinnakers has an excellent local menu, selection of beverages and view of the harbour.
Aura - Another waterfront restaurant with unique and exquisite menu options and an excellent view of The Empress.
Glo Europub & Grill - Enjoy the delicious menu and watch kayakers go by on Glo's comfy outdoor patio seating right on the water.
Bon Rouge French Bistro - Enjoy delectable French food on the amazing indoor/outdoor patio at Bon Rouge.