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Off The Eaten Track Tours Blog show you the very best hidden culinary gems in the city. Their expert local guides will show you where hip Victoria foodies go to eat, drink, shop and experience our beautiful city. We celebrate the culinary culture of Vancouver Island both in person with guided and self-guided tourists. Check the best blog in Victoria to learn where to eat, drink, and be seen.
Off The Eaten Track Tours Blog
1y ago
Ice Cream Road Trip: The Malahat to Cumberland Take A Sweet Drive Along Highway 1
From adult sundaes to traditional Italian gelato, we are truly lucky to have such a plethora of small producers here. Most are using seasonal fruits & berries, organic dairy, and other local ingredients like wine, nuts, and even herbs. There are 1o stops on this super sweet trip so either plan for one helluva long but tasty day or spend the night in the Comox Valley and break it up into two days.
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ICE CREAM MOUNTAIN: 2892 Trans-Canada Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 6H6
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1y ago
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND DOWNTOWN VICTORIA Find the best spots around town for the month of August
Everyone heard what the city of Victoria is famous for- stunningly beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and restaurants galore. August attracts over 100,000 tourist every year with vivid summer flowers, rich, bold colours of summer and sunny and warm days with slim chances of rain.
This post lists some of our favorite under-the-radar tidbits as well as some of the most popular tourist hotspots. Be sure to view each venue’s website for the most up-to-date information, safety p ..read more
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1y ago
NEIGHBOURHOOD FOODIE GUIDE: COOK STREET VILLAGE Our top picks for this beautiful street
Cook Street Village is a community of five blocks packed with restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, and street-side patios. It’s where the locals like to hang out, gather with friends over a beverage, and get away from the busy downtown core. Read on for our guide to our favorite foodie stops in this tasty village.
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1. THUNDERBIRD CHICKEN
WHAT TO ORDER: Honey Gold fried chicken paired with the Thunder Mayo. Sweet, spicy, and salty! One of many Korean fried chicken options in ..read more
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1y ago
EAT BLANSHARD STREET FOODIE GUIDE Our top picks for the tastiest street in town
Blanshard Street is fast becoming a top destination for restaurants in Victoria. From Middle Eastern cuisine to gourmet hotdogs, this street is chock-full of amazing local foodie establishements. Read on for our guide to our favorite stops and a few that are set to open soon.
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1. DISCOVERY COFFEE
MUSTY TRY: ‘Tis the season for a Pumkin Spice Late and they make a mean one! Housemade spice mix, maple syrup, espresso and steamed milk.
VISIT WEBSITE: https://discoverycoffee.com/
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1y ago
Our Favorite Six Saanich Peninsula Farm Stands
Now is the time to visit a farm stand to stock up on in-season fruits and vegetables at dirt cheap prices. Here are our favorite farm stands in the Saanich Peninsula, be sure to bring some cash and a basket!
7170 Maber Road
What you will find:
fresh cut flowers
homemade jams and preserves
1906 Stelley's Cross Road
What you will find:
Farm fresh eggs
539 Downey Street
What you will find:
Apples
plums
homemade preserves
1215 Tatlow Road
What you will find:
Lettuce and kale
Herbs
Fresh cut flowers
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1y ago
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA Find the best spots around town for the month of August
Welcome to Victoria! A city full of beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and restaurants galore. This post lists some of our favorite under-the-radar tidbits as well as some of the most popular tourist hotspots. Be sure to view each venue’s website for the most up-to-date information, safety precautions, pricing, and more.
Check out our list of top 10 things to do in Victoria for our favourite top family-friendly activities in Victoria, sunny patios to drink a beer on in Victoria, work collea ..read more
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1y ago
Our Favorite Ways to Drink Wine Online
Staying home sucks. Drinking alone can suck too. So while we are still in a stay-at-home situation, why not drink some wine online with strangers. Here are our favourite ways to log on and get lit.
Wine & food Pairing Event FEB 27th 6pm-7pm
Drink Haywire Gamay Noir with a certified sommelier while eating dishes curated by Off The Eaten Track. Dan Stiefvater will co-host the event to chat about the diversity of this delicious wine! The wine & food is delivered during the day and guests log on at night for guided tasting ..read more
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1y ago
Stay At Home Dinner Ideas for FEB 14
Going out for dinner today can be stressful so here are our top 5 foodie kits you can easily make at home. Celebrate Valentine’s day with your love, your bestie, your family, or your pet from the safety of home.
Gourmet Pasta Bag
Off The Eaten Track: Have a romantic 3-course dinner delivered that includes dishes from 5 local restaurants including charcuterie from Bull & Sons, fresh easy-to-cook pasta from La Pasta, sauce from Zambri’s, a baguette from Crust, dessert from La Roux and a romance candle from Island Wick Co.
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