Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa

Shopping

Leave yourself plenty of time for shopping in Victoria. From quaint boutiques and shops to local markets and major shopping malls, you'll find everything from antiques and resident artisan creations to souvenirs and the best local designer fashions. Explore the shopping districts from Government Street, Trounce Alley and Bastion square, to Fort Street, Johnson Street and Fisgard Street.

Malls

The Bay Centre
250.952.5690
1150 Douglas Street
A mix of over 90 street front and interior shops where you'll find great unique brands, tasty dining options and exceptional service in an urban shopping environment. Exclusive Visitor Savings: If you are visiting The Bay Centre from outside the Greater Victoria Region, please visit Guest Services, along with verification of visitor status, to receive your complimentary Visitor Savings Card that provides 5% to 30% discounts at participating retailers.

Hillside Centre
250.595.7154
21-1644 Hillside Avenue
One of Victoria's premier shopping destinations, Hillside features more than 100 shops and services, including Sears, Zellers, Shoppers Drug Mart, Thrifty Foods and Bolen Books – plus a comfortable and spacious food court with seating for 400.

Mayfair Shopping Centre
250.383.0541
3147 Douglas Street
The dominant shopping centre on Southern Vancouver Island. A one-stop fashion destination with many unique retailers.

Tillicum Centre
250.381.7123
3170 Tillicum Road
Featuring more than 50 stores and the SilverCity movie theatre.

Boutiques & Novelty Shops

Artisan Wine Shop
250.384.9994
1007 Government Street
A unique selection of exclusive BC wines, gift items and accessories.

Chintz & Company
250.381.2404
1720 Store Street
Affordable, eclectic home furnishings and accessories.

Lunds Auction & Appraisal Specialists
1.800.363.5863
926 Fort Street
Public Auction House of Fine Art Antiques Collectibles and Estates.

Munro's Books
1.888.243.2464
1108 Government Street
Offers a wide range of books from Canada, the US and Britain, including an extensive selection of children's titles.

The Original Christmas Village
250.380.7522
1323 Government Street
Step into Christmas at any time of the year!

Rogers' Chocolates & Soda Shoppe
250.881.8771
913 Government Street
Offering hand-wrapped confections, specialty gift boxes and collectible gift tins.

Russell Books
250.361.4447
734 Fort Street
Specializing in rare books, out-of-print books, used books and secondhand books.

Markets

There's no shortage of public markets in and around Victoria. Providing countless hours of entertainment, delicious baked goods, local produce, artist creations, collectibles and flowers, there's a market in every neighbourhood corner.

Government Street Market
1600 Block Government Street (between McPherson Theatre & China Town)
April to October
Sundays from 11am to 5pm
An eclectic assortment of arts, crafts, collectibles, imports, food & entertainment.

James Bay Community Market
On Superior Street in James Bay
May to October
Saturdays from 9am to 3pm
Juried artisans and crafters, local farm produce, flowers, jams and music.

Moss Street Market
Corner of Moss Street and Fairfield Road
May to October
Saturdays from 10am to 2pm
An organic market – “make it, bake it or grow it yourself” plus artisans and entertainment.

Open Air Urban Farm Market
Centennial Square, Pandora Street and Douglas Street
July to September
Sundays 11am to 4pm
Specialty items and local produce.

Out of Hand Annual Christmas Fair
Crystal Gardens, 713 Douglas Street
Third week in November
Friday to Sunday

Sidney Summer Market
2310 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
June to August
Thursdays from 5:30pm to 9pm