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Can’t Miss Bites at
the Victoria Public Market
In keeping with the old-world style for which Victoria is
so well-known, it should come as no surprise that the city’s
foodie central is housed in a historic building. The Victoria
Public Market at the Hudson has set up shop in a former
HBC department store.
Vaulted ceilings and communal tables make this
a favorite gathering place.
Full-size pies are available, but it’s the smaller
personalized pies that shine. Ranging from $7 -
$9, these 5-inch beauties are big enough to serve
two, if you feel like sharing.
lectures, and seminars are frequent-
ly held. And while wares from local
artisans are sure to catch your fancy,
it’s the grassroots food vendors that are
the real draw.
At Roast, you’ll find tender beef and
pork meatballs smothered in a rich
arrabbiata. On an entirely different end
of the food spectrum, The Very Good
Butchers are dishing up plant-based
delights even the most carnivorous will
enjoy — like a hearty Rybwich sand-
wich and a luscious dairy-free poutine.
Nearby, the humming ovens at
Victoria Pie Co. are constantly being fed
a selection of freshly rolled and filled
sweet and savory pies, including the
exquisite apple-blueberry. Time your
visit right and you can even get one
fresh out of the oven! And don’t over-
look, La Pasta. The newest addition to
the market, this little gem’s handmade
pasta is as toothsome as it is comfort-
ing, like the fusilli pesto topped with
generous dollops of fresh ricotta.
The slightly spicy
red sauce in Roast’s
cup of meatballs is
tempered by a dol-
lop of salsa verde
and sprinkling of
parmesan.
THE FOUR-STORY BUILDING FIRST
opened its doors in 1921. But due to
its location on the fringe of downtown,
the Canadian retailer moved. Today,
communal tables have replaced beauty
counters. Rotisseries and pie crusts
stand where women once ogled hats
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and new shoes. Because now, the vault-
ed ceilings and expansive floor is home
to Victoria’s only year-round market.
The food-hub showcases a diverse
range of farm fresh and locally sourced
artisan foods. At its center is a Com-
munity Kitchen, where cooking demos,
Victoria Public Market
#6 1701 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 0C1
Open Mon. – Sat. 10am – 6pm &
Sun. 11am – 5pm
victoriapublicmarket.com