Floating Homes, Bright Colours Fisherman's Wharf is the Perfect Stop for Lunch

All of your senses will be firing when visiting Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria. The bright colours of the floating houses, the smell of food at the kiosks and the fresh salty air.

Add in the occasional musician for entertainment while watching and feeding the seals as they frolic in the harbour. Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria BC is a great place to visit with the family any time of the year.

The Food:

Choose from one of the 6 brightly coloured food kiosks you have options to choose from for the whole family, including Seafood, pizza, Mexican, ice cream and mini doughnuts. Picnic tables are provided to sit and enjoy lunch or dinner on the floating dock.

• Barb’s Fish and Chips – Serving Victoria fish and chips for over 38 years with house-made signature recipes, chowders, dips, cakes and burgers.
• COCO Grill – Seafood restaurant with Asian fusion. This Hawaii-themed stop  offers a patio and serves beer
• The Fish Store & More – Seafood restaurant and fish seller – purchased directly from the fisherman on the Wharf and processed on-site at the floating store. Fry bar oyster bar, clams, mussels & crabs.
• Jackson’s Ice Cream – You can’t be a tourist attraction without ice cream. Jackson’s Ice Cream offers everything you want on a hot summer day. Including Island Farm’s ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, lemonade, floats and Sundays.
• Puerto Vallarta Amigos – Enjoy authentic Mexican food with a full menu, including seafood specials, and enjoy the covered seating no matter the weather.
• Pirate Pizza – A west coast take on a New York Style Pizza. Wide sliced pizza with a foldable yet crispy crust. Pita wraps, wedge fries and salads are also available. And enjoy a cold locally brewed beer or cider as you sit front row at fisherman’s Wharf.
• Sweets Mini Donuts – The only floating donut shop in Victoria. All sorts of sweet goodies including candy, mini donuts, salt water taffy, cotton candy and more.

Shopping:

• 4 Winds Nest Boutique – The whimsical floating artisan boutique offers local hand-made artisan pottery, glass, wood & jewelry.
• Hi Gear Crab Sales – If you are looking for the largest top-grade Dungeness crabs, visit the Hi Gear Crab Sales boat, located on the marina side of the Wharf. 

The Adventure:

• Beasley’s Fishing Charters – Salmon, halibut or cod from the Pacific Ocean, or drift fishing down one of Victoria’s pristine rivers for steelhead trout or salmon, we will thrill you with the fishing trip of a lifetime. 
• Eagle Wing Whale Watching – Locally owned and family-operated whale and wildlife watching company with daily tours leaving from Fishermans Wharf.
• Kelp Reef Kayaking – Enjoy a kayak tour into the Strait of Juan de Fuca or explore Victoria’s Inner harbour. Family tours are available.

Getting to Fisherman’s Wharf:

Walking/Biking: the most scenic route from the inner harbour is the 1.5km walk along the David Foster Harbour Pathway. As you get closer to Fisherman’s Wharf, stop and take the perfect photo of the floating houses across the bay.

There are bike racks available.

Driving: There are 135 paid parking spots located between the park and Fisherman’s Warf at 12 Erie St Parking

Water Taxi: If you are looking for a unique option to get from Fisherman’s Warf to more great spots in the harbour, try the Victoria Harbour Ferry water taxi. The cute 12-passenger pickle boats will putter you across to your next Victoria destination.

Public Transportation: BC Transit offers routes within Vitoria and James Bay and has a great app 

Public Washrooms are located on the dock

Float Homes:
The homes are privately owned on Fisherman’s Wharf, there are 33 berths specifically for floating residences living next to the famous visitor’s location.
Although it’s fun to admire the quirky designed homes from afar, please respect personal property and privacy.

Fisherman’s Wharf is a part of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

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