Friday, June 18, 2021

Trip to Victoria, BC: Dinner at Barb's Fish and Chips

It's my mom's 60th birthday, and it's Father's Day weekend; that's why my siblings and I planned a long weekend (3 days, 2 nights) trip to Victoria, BC. It's our parents' first time travelling outside of Metro Vancouver since migrating to Canada, so this is an important trip for them. It's also my first time in Victoria, BC, so yay!

Best Fish and Chips in Victoria, BC

We boarded the 1:00 PM, BC Ferry today and arrived in Downtown Victoria at 4:00 PM. It was exhausting, but I am just eager to travel that after 30 minutes of unpacking, hubby and I started walking the Inner Harbour towards Fisherman's Wharf. It was a good 20-minute walk of sightseeing and taking pictures.

When we got to Fisherman's Wharf, it reminded me of Steveston in Richmond, BC. There are a handful of food places here - there's pizza, seafood, Mexican cuisine, ice cream, mini donuts, and of course, fish and chips.

I did my "food research" on the best fish and chips in Victoria, BC and one of the results is Barb's Fish and Chips. Unfortunately, there's a long line, and we had to wait 10 minutes before our dinner is ready.

2-piece Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon and 2-piece Pacific Halibut & Onion Rings with the usual tartar sauce and coleslaw and Seafood Chowder Bowl

I ordered a lot (as expected), but I am delighted with the salmon and halibut. They're both fresh and perfectly cooked. But more importantly, their chowder is one of the best I've had. It's second on my list of favourite seafood chowders (number one is at Whistler). I will actually go back just for the chowder, and, unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of it.

2-piece Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon and Chips (Fries)

2-piece Pacific Halibut and Onion Rings

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

We enjoyed our picnic-style meal. My parents brought the foldable chairs and picnic mats, and we placed them at nearby Fisherman's Wharf Park.

My parents and siblings ordered from The Flying Otter because they serve Seafood Paella, our mom's favourite dish.

Happy tummy first day in Victoria, BC!

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