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Where to eat and drink: 10 Acres Bistro + Bar + Farm
■ 611 Courtney St., Victoria 250-220-8008 10acres.ca The owner’s farm supplies the produce and livestock at this rustic-chic eatery. About $26 lets you fill up on an appetizer such as house sausages, a large dish such as Salt Spring Island mussels or brisket burger, and a pint.
■ Argyle Attic 777 Courtney St., Victoria 250-360-2544 argyleattic.com Vintage parlour meets cosy hunting lodge at this hip hangout. About $20 a person is enough for a Canadian whisky or imaginative cocktail with some creative comfort food, like curried poutine and artisanal veggie burgers. Fruit Trees and More
■ 724 Wain Rd., North Saanich 250-656-4269 fruittreesandmore.com Orchardist Bob Duncan grows hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables on less than an acre using innovative, natural techniques. Call for appointment. Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub
■ & Guesthouses 308 Catherine St., Victoria 250-386-2739 spinnakers.com House beers and inventive, locavore fare are the M.O. at this long-running harbourside spot. About $40 will get you a salad or starter, a main dish and a house brew to pair with it. Victoria Public Market
■ 1701 Douglas St., Victoria 778-433-2787 www.victoriapublicmarket.com Part nouveau food court, part European-style market, this bazaar houses vendors hawking local cheese, natural meats, wine and more. Additional vendors set up indoors on weekends and there’s a seasonal outdoor farmers’ market.
Information: tourismvictoria.com