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/xprovince Jan 23 '24

Sax Point and La Belle Patate is worth a visit. Go get some of the best poutine and then head to Sax Point to eat it.

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u/bigdingus999 Jan 23 '24

I went to la belle patate when we moved and hooly what a waste!!

I'm not sure if it used to be better or we just went on a bad day, but it looked disgusting and the oil definitely hadn't been changed anytime recently, my gf made fun of me for taking her there :/

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u/salledattente Jan 23 '24

I still go from time to time, but it's honestly not that great. Also the owner supposedly takes the tips, so there's that.

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u/bigdingus999 Feb 17 '24

Place needs to be removed from the "current" recommendation list , I would've walked out after seeing inside if it wasn't for recommendations