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PHOTOS: Victoria celebrates its 2025 Best of the City, voted by readers

Victoria News, Saanich News and Oak Bay News readers cast 137,932 votes over 136 categories

Ranging from restaurants to resorts, and pubs to pet stores, the Victoria News Best of the City Awards results are in for 2025.

Amid tears of joy, fist pumps of glory, and much camaraderie among the winners, the Best of the City were announced July 30 at Pendray Inn & Teahouse.

Thanks to sponsors, Westshore Towing, Westcoast Appliance, Capital Iron, Millstream Village Mall, Lifestyles Market and HP Golf, Victoria News, Saanich News and Oak Bay News readers cast 137,932 votes across 136 categories this year.

The results of the annual Best of the City Awards are always a highlight of the year, offering residents and visitors a chance to rediscover old favourites and become new regulars at others.

If you didn’t get a chance to vote or nominate one or more of your favourites, there’s always next year so be sure to watch for them in the spring.

Find the e-editions tab at vicnews.com to read Best of the City magazine, featuring the full list of winners and stories highlighting the businesses and organizations that are a part of the fabric of Greater Victoria.



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