When in Victoria…

Shops and Boutiques

CUSP – Clothing, Shoes, Accessories – 102-561 Johnson St. – trendy boutique with great fashion designs.

The Good Planet – Organic and green household items, clothes, and gifts – 764 Fort St. – original designs for household and gifts. Part of the Victoria Green Collective.

The Papery – All things paper, gifts, and more – 669 Fort St. – If you are looking for cards, journals, wrapping paper, gift boxes, and other little curiosities, this is the place!

Russell Books – Best used book store on the West Coast – 734 Fort St. – There isn’t a book that they don’t have! Rare, out-of-print, obscure, you name it, they have it. And cheap.

She She Shoes and Bags – Shoe, bags, and accessories boutique – 616 Trounce Alley – great selection of shoes for all occasions and times of year.

Silk Road Tea – Tea store, tastings, and spa – 1624 Government St. – Great place for gifts, spa treatments and tea tastings. They have different tea recipes on their blog.

Violette – Hand-made designer jewelery – 1223 Government St. – original and exquisite jewelry.