Government Street / Trounce Alley / Bastion Square

DOWNTOWN. Souvenirs and imported British goods, specialty gourmet food shops, art galleries and cafes line Government Street in downtown Victoria. Trounce Alley has its own personality, with small fashion boutiques and trendy cafes. Bastion Square is always bustling with activity. Lined with old houses that have been restored into shops and restaurants, the square is a good place to find local arts and crafts.