How to experience Victoria, BC like a Crew Girl
Some places feel like they’re straight out of a coming-of-age series, and Greater Victoria is one of them. Follow in the wake of Crew Girl with a weekend spent on the water, exploring filming locations, and discovering the places where ambition, friendship, and adventure collide.
Catch Crew Girl only on Netflix September 10th
Recommended accommodations
Parkside Hotel & Spa
Let The Parkside Hotel & Spa become the backdrop for your own episode of Crew Girl. Tucked just beyond Victoria’s Inner Harbour, its spacious suite-style accommodations, rooftop fire pits, spa, and complimentary bikes make it easy to settle in and start living like a local rather than checking off a travel list. Mornings begin with coffee downstairs at Tre Fantastico, afternoons unfold at whatever pace feels right, and by the end of the day you'll be wondering if you should extend your stay. For Crew Girl fans, it's the perfect mix of cozy, stylish, and effortlessly adventurous.
Crew Girl moment: Parkside Hotel & Spa steals the spotlight in episode four of Crew Girl, when the team heads out for their match against Westvale.
Fairmont Empress
Main-character accommodation? Found it. Overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour, it's the kind of place where waterfront views, luxe rooms, and a little old-school glamour make every arrival feel cinematic. Right on Victoria's waterfront, it's the perfect home base for travellers who like a little history, a little elegance, and a lot of memorable moments.
Day one: Where Crew Girl comes to life
From rowing routes to hidden local favourites, this day captures the spirit of Crew Girl. Expect crisp mornings, time on the water, and the kind of coastal moments that make you want to stay out just a little longer.
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
If you're the type to set an early alarm and chase that Crew Girl feeling, Nourish Kitchen & Cafe is your kind of spot. Tucked inside a heritage home in James Bay, it serves vegetable-forward, farm-to-table fare made with local ingredients in a setting that feels calm, grounded, and quietly inspiring. Settle in with a nourishing brunch, a great coffee, and a view toward the harbour, then head back out feeling like you've already won the morning. It's the kind of place where fans of Crew Girl can easily picture themselves getting focused, fuelled, and ready for whatever comes next.
Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park
Some dreams start at sunrise. Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park is where glassy water, forest-lined shores, and one of Canada's premier rowing destinations set the stage for the determination at the heart of Crew Girl. Walk the lakeside trails, head out for a paddle, or simply watch crews cut across the water and you'll understand why this Greater Victoria park feels like the place where dreams are made. We recommend taking a stroll of the 10-kilometre circle route around the lake, coffee in hand.
Crew Girl moment: You’ll find Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park in Crew Girl with the Victoria Rowing Club playing the role of Easton Prep’s rowing facilities in the first episode, and Hamsterly Beach appearing when the team cooks a clambake on the beach.
Fireside Grill
Fireside Grill feels like the kind of place the Easton Prep crowd would quietly gatekeep. Housed inside a beautifully restored heritage building, it pairs farm-to-table plates with planked flooring, elegant millwork, and serious old-world charm. Tucked into a Garry oak meadow, it's made for lingering over one more glass of wine by the fire or stretching lunch into the afternoon on its award-winning patio.
BC Aviation Museum
If Crew Girl left you dreaming about what happens when people chase big goals, the BC Aviation Museum is worth adding to your Victoria itinerary. Home to historic aircraft and fascinating stories from B.C.'s aviation past, it's the kind of place that reminds you how far determination can take someone. Walking through the exhibits, you'll find tales of adventure, resilience, and ambition behind every aircraft. It's an inspiring stop for anyone who loves stories about finding their direction and taking off toward something bigger.
Crew Girl moment: Josh’s 16th birthday party takes place at the BC Aviation Museum in episode three.
Pacifica Paddle Sports
Alright Crew Girls, it’s time to get out on the water! Channel your main-character energy at Pacifica Paddle Sports, where rows of kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are ready for your next adventure. Launch from Brentwood Bay and spend the day gliding through the scenic waters of the Saanich and Tod Inlets, soaking in sunshine and living in the moment.
Sidney
Every coming-of-age story needs a place to slow down and take it all in. With its picturesque waterfront, independent bookstores, seaside cafés, and views of the Gulf Islands, Sidney brings a sense of ease and possibility to the Crew Girl experience. Spend an afternoon strolling the waterfront, browsing local shops, and soaking in the coastal charm that helped make this seaside town a memorable filming location.
Crew Girl moment: Sidney’s seaside charm is on full display in Crew Girl; you’ll catch the Port Sidney Marina in the first episode when Teagan and Juliet attend a dock party, as well as some local shops featuring in the first and eighth episodes.
Finn’s Seafood, Chops & Cocktails
After a day spent chasing the feeling of your own Crew Girl montage, Finn’s Seafood, Chops & Cocktails is the kind of place that feels earned. Set right on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, this longstanding local favourite pairs sustainably sourced seafood, premium chops, and front-row waterfront views in a heritage building full of character. Sink into a patio seat, order the oysters, and let the buzz of the harbour carry the rest of the day away. It’s the perfect reward for anyone embracing their main-character era and looking to celebrate the small victories along the way.
Day two: The Easton Prep experience
Grab your sunglasses and settle into your Crew Girl era. Between iconic filming locations, oceanfront views, and some of Victoria’s best spots to watch rowers in action, this is a day that feels straight out of Crew Girl from start to finish.
Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE)
If Crew Girl had a training montage in Victoria, it would probably start at the Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE). Open to the public with daily drop-ins, this high-performance training facility is where early mornings feel full of possibility, whether you're hitting the track, building strength, or chasing that just-one-more-rep energy. There’s something undeniably motivating about being surrounded by athletes, students, and people showing up for themselves before the rest of the city wakes up. For Crew Girl fans, it’s the perfect place to channel your main-character era and see what happens when you start the day like you're training for something bigger.
Crew Girl moment: Teagan puts it all on the line at PISE as she competes at the Norfolk Indoor Rowing Invitational in episode seven.
Lure Restaurant & Bar
A Crew Girl’s life is lived on the water, so there’s arguably no better place for brunch than Lure Restaurant & Bar’s harbourfront patio overlooking Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour. As you tuck into the rich local flavours, you’ll be drawn to the dazzling views across the water as Victoria’s heritage architecture is illuminated by the rising sun, and seaplanes, harbour ferries, and of course, paddlers, set out across its tranquil waters.
Local tip: Victoria is Canada’s brunch capital, and our setting on the Salish Sea provides a bounty like no other. We recommend a Crab Cake Benedict to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Hatley Park National Historic Site
If Easton Prep left you wishing you could walk its halls, Hatley Castle at Royal Roads Univeristy, a National Historic Site of Canada, is where that world came to life. Hatley Castle's stone walls, grand staircases, and storybook gardens played the role of the prestigious school at the heart of Crew Girl, but its real-life history is every bit as compelling. Wander the grounds see how it feels to attend Easton Prep.
Crew Girl moment: Hatley Castle is where Teagan starts her new adventure at Easton Prep.
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse
If your ideal afternoon involves salty ocean air, dramatic coastal views, and stumbling across somewhere that feels a little hidden, put Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse on your list. Fisgard Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on Canada’s west coast and National Historic Site of Canada, looks out across the Salish Sea and offers one of the most Instagram-worthy photo opportunities in the city. While you’re there, explore the historic buildings, wander Garry Oak Learning Meadow, or even fire a historic field gun.
Esquimalt Gorge Park & Tillicum Road Bridge
In Crew Girl, the Gorge Waterway is more than a backdrop. It's where friendships form, rivalries sharpen, and confidence grows stroke by stroke. Follow the waterfront paths around the Tillicum Road Bridge, explore the Japanese Gardens, and watch rowers glide through one of Greater Victoria's most iconic urban waterways. The mix of natural beauty, community energy, and on-screen recognition makes this a must-visit stop for fans of the series.
Crew Girl moment: Catch supporters cheering on Easton Prep as they race along the waters of the Gorge Waterway.
Glo Restaurant + Lounge
Just steps from one of Victoria's rowing clubs, Glo Restaurant + Loung is where great food meets prime people-watching. Overlooking the Selkirk Waterway and Upper Harbour, the waterfront patio puts you right in the middle of the action, with rowers gliding past and crews grinding through their final kilometres of the day. The cocktails are cold, the atmosphere is lively, and if you're looking to casually size up the competition while pretending that you're only here for dinner, you've come to the right place.
Glo Restaurant + Lounge
Selkirk Waterfront
Want the best seat for the action? Head to Selkirk Waterfront, where the Gorge Waterway becomes a front-row view into Victoria's rowing culture. Watch crews glide past on training rows, dragon boats cut through the water, and paddlers make their way along one of the city's most iconic waterways. For Crew Girl fans, it's a chance to experience the energy of the sport up close, while soaking in the same waterfront atmosphere that helped bring the series to life. A perfect way to watch the sunset over Victoria.
Crew Girl moment: The Selkirk Waterfront makes its debut in the first episode as the venue of the opening regatta.
Victoria Harbour Ferry Company
Sail off into the sunset aboard the Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. As golden hour settles over the Inner Harbour, you'll glide past marinas, bustling waterfront pathways, and boats returning home for the evening. The pace slows, the light softens, and Victoria reveals its most photogenic side as you sail into the Empress Dock or Esquimalt’s West Bay. It's a fitting finale to a weekend spent following in the wake of Crew Girl.
Crew Girl imagery courtesy of Netflix
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