Eclectic selection of stores and restaurants, including Victoria's only Indonesian restaurant. The whole vibe of this place reminds me a lot of Seattle's Pike Market or Vancouver's Commercial Drive or Granville Island.

I visited when it was a holiday so most of the stores were either closed early or not open at all. There were some people gathering in the centre of the courtyard playing hand... more

Market Square offers is a nice little shopping area that is nestled within a multi-level heritage brick and beam buildings, and surrounding an open courtyard. More than a century ago, Victoria's businesses were transacted in this area of winding alleys and walkways. Warehouses, shipping offices and such have now been restored into shops, restaurants, and galleries. There's also an assortment of... more

Back in the day, when we were refugee teenagers making the day long trek from the "Western Communities," this was where we'd meet up with all our city friends. It seemed like this square had everything we needed to make us forget all about the perils of being 14. We had metaphysical stores, import clothing, the Buddhist centre, Green Cuisine and a venue for live and often free music. Filled... more