Bastion Square

A great little place to sight see and take touristy pictures. It is pretty much near everything so you are able to come and get some food or go shopping.
There is a great view of the water and various restaurants and shops. It’s a fun little market and things to buy but is pricier than usual. It’s not really a big place but great to sit and chat or a brisk walk.
I went on a beautiful sunny day so the vibes were strong and definitely felt jubilant on my last day touring Victoria.

The market is a fun place to walk around and window shop. It is set up on Saturday during business hours, and local venders sell their hands-​made goods (e.g., jewelry, stuffies, snacks, etc.). Things are pretty pricy, but worth the quality. It’s a good place to kill some time.

There’s a cute street right under the sign to walk through with a small variety of vendors. But there wasn’t much to really look at or buy. I’d recommend a stroll through the street to check out the vibe, but there’s not much to see. Just vendors selling clothing, face masks, candles, jewelry, specialty foods, etc. It was a wide and somewhat odd mixture of offerings.
I’m not sure what exactly Bastion Square encompasses, but there are a bunch of pubs around which I loved! I only had time to check one since I came to Victoria via cruise ship, but it was nice to walk around with the view of the water and the vibe of the outdoor restaurants. This area is definitely worth checking out!

This is a great piece of history! Lovely & clean outdoor market — Thursday — Saturday it’s a public market & Sunday it’s a farmers market. I loved all the great buildings, shops & restaurants nearby. There was this great Irish pub (Irish times), everyone wore kilts & from the looks of it, they were fast servers! I had the pleasure of eating at a restaurant across from them & watching all the action.

Bastion Square was part of original Fort Victoria, currently encompasses several buildings, and is part of a lively outdoor market during the summer. It’s a pleasant public space and the main square is home to the Maritime Museum (a former 1889 Court House).
Also noteworthy is the Law Chambers building, which was designed by Francis Rattenbury (of Fairmont Empress and BC Parliament fame). Gayle and I had wonderful romantic dinner here right here Camille’s.