Smoking Lily is a store very popular with locals as well as tourists which sells amazing printed silks and chiffons, leather bags and purses, and other very beautiful and unique items. The design and the fabrication are all done in house by a bunch of very talented people.

Market Square is a very famous location, very popular with the locals too. Here you will find more then 45 fascinating and unique specialty shops. Fashion, exotic teas, garden décor, camping goods, souvenirs and many other commodities can be found here. The area also has a vegetarian restaurant, a nightclub and is host to live festivals too.

Ocean River Sports is a very popular tourist shop. Here you will find everything you need for kayaking, all kinds of charts, accessories and kayaks. Here you can also enroll for some courses, if you need one.

Turntable is a "must-visit" for those who would like to buy some quality music. Here, one can find all kinds of tapes and records of different styles of music: old rock, jazz, funk, pop and folk, to name just a few. The store has been around for more then 30 years so they have a really impressive collection. The staff is also very knowledgeable and helpful.

Triple Spiral Metaphysicalis a very special place, very popular among tourists and locals alike. The shop sells all kind of candles, oils, incenses, books on metaphysics and astrology, and books related to mysteries and the supernatural. You can find some amazing gifts here.

Chinatown was established in Victoria city in 1858. It is the oldest Chinese neighborhood in Canada. The Chinese community here has shared customs, language, style of cooking, types of medicines, environment and history. It contains an ancient temple, herbal medicine shops, vegetable markets, music clubs and acupuncture clinics, all characterized by a unique character and history.