Roger's Chocolates was a new chocolate brand to me and certainly the reason why is that it's a…read moreCanadian brand and even though it's very close to us our trips up there are quite infrequent. We got a regular milk chocolate bar and that sucker is rich and dense. One row of chocolate squares after a meal and I'm good. The chocolate bar definitely isn't American corporate chocolate and actually tastes like chocolate as opposed to anything else. If you're like Steve and me and just want a little bit of richness and a tad of sweet then this chocolate bar is right up your alley. If you have the stamina and metabolism to eat one of these in one sitting I'd love to record the experience (just kidding, I probably wouldn't actually). Roger's Chocolates also has truffles in which in this case I actually would like to try one or two.

The quality of their chocolates really surprised us. I think my husband said it best. I mean, who…read moreknew that Canada had such great chocolate? The Heritage Store was closed when we arrived during our BC Bites & Sights tour. Fortunately, we were able to see some of it through the window. It's an architecturally historic building & shop. It was a treat just to see the old wooden built-in shelves, leaded glass decor, and stained glass half dome entryway that appears to be a Queen Anne Revival style of Victorian architecture. I don't know, it could be a mixture of different styles. All I know is that we saw a lot of this during our tour. They saved us a rather large, and individually wrapped, vanilla cream chocolate as part of the tour. I'm not usually a fan of flavored cream chocolates. I remember getting stuck with that one piece of Russel Stover chocolate that nobody wanted. Well, this vanilla cream one was nothing like that. It's on a totally different quality level. Let's just say that we loved it so much that we placed a mail order of various flavors. My BYO 5 pack included flavors such as maraschino cherry, rum, coffee, blueberry, and dark peanut butter. I also bought a cute tin full of various types of chocolates. This assortment had a few of their signature Empress Squares as well. Everything is (or was) delicious! We're still going through the box. So far, we love all of them. The "Whale Song" by Dana Statham is a great keepsake. We saw whales when our cruise ship was entering Victoria Harbour. It's what I would have bought if the store had been open on that very late Friday evening. Heck, I probably would have bought more had it been open after 10:30pm. Maybe it's a good thing that it was closed. I saved the best for last. The prices are actually pretty decent. Get them while you're there. I can't say the same about their shipping fees to Florida (hot climate). They did arrive in great condition via FedEx. I'd order again, but it would only be once a year due to shipping costs. It's worth a visit when in Victoria.

7 stars. Every person should have the pleasure of going here whether or not they have dietary…read morerestrictions. Because it is AMAZING The best chocolates at this type of shop I have EVER had. Ever. And everything there is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free. My favorites were the dark choc sea salt caramels and the maple dark chocolates. Their soft serve is to die for. It is gluten-free and dairy free and I havent been able to have soft serve in about 20 years. They were able to put dark chocolate topping on it that hardened into a nice shell and it was served in a gluten-free waffle cone that was to die for. Georgina helped us and had incredible customer service. It could not have been better. She was happy to help, was super knowledgeable and went out of her way to make sure I found something I loved without making me feel pressured at all. The store is kept really nice and it feels good to be in there since organized nicely, and not overcrowded Be sure to go here. You will love it and want to return!! I am excited for you

I do love some pure chocolate, so Pure Lovin' Chocolate was a no brainer spot to check out while…read morewalking around downtown Victoria. This chocolate shop has some tasty treats that any chocoholic will enjoy. Pure Lovin' Chocolate is a small chocolate shop, which sells chocolatey goods. From candy bars, chocolate-covered snacks, to truffles in the display case and even soft serve with a hot fudge topping, it was tempting to not get several different items when we visited. Somehow, I resisted the urge to get everything I eyed, but only tried two different truffles - the dark chocolate and earl grey. Both of the truffles were solid, with a soft chocolate filling and hard shell. I love earl grey anything, so was especially glad to find and try the earl grey truffle. I recommend anyone wanting to satisfy their chocolate fix in Victoria to check out Pure Lovin' Chocolate.

This chocolate store is so yummy! They even have ice cream too! My boyfriend and I stopped in to…read morelook at getting some chocolate gifts for family back home and we ended up getting the creamy chocolate hedgehogs. The hedgehogs are a big favorite back home in Washington. The employees were also super nice and super helpful with finding the hedgehogs and trying other chocolates. I love chocolate and this is definitely going to be my go to chocolate store whenever I come back to Victoria.

Tasty chocolate. Tried the matcha green tea and it was delicious. Friendly staff and they even…read morehave chocolate packaged to celebrate Pride month!

We bought a cake here for my mom's 70th birthday and were so impressed! We chose the "Crusty…read moreForest"--their take on a Black Forest cake--and it was absolutely delectable. What we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet. It had a wonderful, strong fruit component from the cherries that balanced perfectly with the chocolate and a light, thin layer of whipped cream. The cake itself was incredibly moist and executed with such care. It was a total hit for the celebration! I only wish we lived in Victoria so this could become our regular go-to spot for special occasion cakes.

Crust Bakery is a hidden gem! I love the atmosphere and the smell of freshly baked goods…read more Everything looks (and tastes) incredible. The pastries are perfectly baked, not overly sweet. My favourite is the pistachio tart. The staff are friendly, helpful, and make the whole experience even better. Whether you're stopping in for a quick treat or picking up something special, Crust Bakery never disappoints. Highly recommend!

BEST FRIGGIN' ICE CREAM BAR IN THE WORLD:…read more Imagine: First, start with a real vanilla ice creambar on a stick. Second you can either have it dipped in Purdy's own rich chocolate. Choose from regular dark or white chocolate. SINGLE dip, DOUBLE dip, or TRIPLE dip (additional costs for extra dips) or even mix the two!!! Second, the guy will take that chocolate plated deliciousness and roll it into toasted and crushed almonds. Third, you pay the guy with the quickness as your drool is creating wet pools on the counter. You snatch the god forbidden dessert from his hand and savor the bites of heaven on earth. Skeptical? Look at my photo and you too will fall deeply in love..

Overrated and on the cheaper side of premium. They used to be far better in the 80s/90s. If you…read morewant good chocolate there are much better options in Victoria. Comparing their original flavours to their new ones, the newer ones are so much smaller. Plus you don't even know what's in the box until you buy and open it.

What a great spot for treats!! The hardest part of this store is limiting yourself to make the…read moreflavor choices and not choose them all! The service is fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Every flavor is done well, so hard to limit your choices!!

I hardly have the words to describe how sublime their macarons are. If heaven were in a single…read morebite, this would be it. I ordered a pack of eight and gobbled down my four right outside the establishment. I chose mango habanero, Nutella, chocolate decadence, and pineapple mango. They were all divine, and the pineapple mango was my favorite. Service was a bit chilly, which surprised me. Perhaps the young woman at the counter was having a bad day. The store was easily accessible, clean, bright, and inviting. I'm in love!

We were looking for a place to grab a sweet treat in Victoria and this did not disappoint!…read more When we first got into Victoria, we stopped by for lunch at BeaverTails and got the poutine. When we got back from an adventure at Butchart Gardens, we stopped by for dessert! We got the Hazel Amour and it was enough for us to share. There are so many offers and combinations that I could see us coming back here the next time we're back in BC. If you're staying in Victoria, this place gets a little crazier when the cruise ships are docked. There are only a few tables outside so it's perfect on a sunny day or if you plan to explore the city with a treat in hand.

TOP NOTCH SERVICE. Beaver Tails are the ultimate Canadian experience. A fried flat dough topped…read morewith a sugary mixture. This is located on a main strip in Victoria - and I was happy to see it. I'd only had it in Ottawa. They have others in BC just not in Vancouver. It's a small stand so it's tight but it opens to the street so it feels bigger. On your birthday, you get a free beaver tail which retails probably closer to $10. You get to have the original but my favorite favorite flavor is the original with a lemon on it so they gave that to us for free for my mom's birthday. You must visit the spot if you're in Victoria yes it is a little touristy, but it is a very good product and the staff is super friendly.