About The Food Guide
This guide was initially created by a group of University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business students with the intention of facilitating easy access to culturally authentic groceries and restaurants in Victoria and the surrounding area. The guide was then gifted to the UVic Global Community and the International Centre for Students (ICS), and continues to grow and evolve. Whether you are looking for a delicious meal that tastes like home, or trying out a new recipe with an ingredient you just can’t seem to find, we hope this resource can help you locate all of Victoria’s bests!
In collaboration with students and staff at UVic, the International Centre for Students will update the International Food Guide on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to share your food recommendations so we can continue to grow and refine this incredible resource for the Victoria community.
Thank you to each person who visits this site, makes contributions to this guide, and shares this resource with others.
Please note: Price Ratings
Price ratings displayed on this site have been collected through Google (based on user contributions). Please let us know if you have any feedback or questions!
Approximate cost of a meal:
$ = ~ $1 – $10
$$ = ~ $10 – $20
$$$ = ~ $20 – $30
Definitions:
For your convenience, we’ve provided brief definitions for some terms used in this guide. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
Glossary
- Food Assistance: Support programs providing food to those in need.
- Farmers Market: Local markets where farmers sell their produce directly to consumers.
- Community Garden: Shared spaces where community members can grow plants and vegetables.
- Community Food Bank: Non-profit organizations that distribute food to those in need.
- Student Discounts: Special pricing or deals available to students.