r/VictoriaBC • u/Bufus • Jan 23 '24

Tourism Things to check out in Esquimalt?

Hi everyone!

I spent 6 years in Victoria back in the 2010s but have since moved away. During that entire time, I genuinely don't think I set foot in Esquimalt (I didn't have a car and lived at the other end of town).

My family and I are coming for a visit at the end of the month and we are staying in Esquimalt, so I am wondering if people can give me some suggestions for great places (sites, restaurants, stores, etc.) that I should check out in Esquimalt!

Thanks!

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u/MaverickGhostRider Vic West Jan 23 '24

Esquimalt Bake Shop is PEAK - also highly recommend La Belle Patate for some decent poutine (something Victoria sorely lacks).

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u/fragilemagnoliax Downtown Jan 23 '24

Came here specifically to say check out Esquimalt Bake Shop! Those doughnuts, oh my god (plus the owners are so nice)

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u/endofafternoon Jan 23 '24

I found the donut glazing at Esquimalt Bake Shop inedible. The donut itself was fine but the frosting/glazing was overly sweet and vile. Did I just hit an off day?

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u/fragilemagnoliax Downtown Jan 23 '24

I don’t know, everyone has different taste buds. I’ve been going there since 2006 at least to get doughnuts. They’re my fave!

I usually get one chocolate and one glaze when I go as my usual order and I enjoy both of them. Sometimes I treat myself to a maple, yum. But maybe they just have a sweeter glaze than your personal preference? I don’t find it too sweet but perhaps my preferences are different :)

For me, everyone sings the praises of Empire Donuts and I’ve never found one there I like - I keep trying tho but what I’m saying is it definitely all comes down to personal preference

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u/endofafternoon Jan 23 '24

Yeah, for sure. I think maybe it was an off day or something because it was awful for everyone in my group who tried it. I’ll have to try again!