4 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Victoria, B.C.

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Do you love ice cream like our family does? Read further to get our recommendations of 4 of the best ice cream shops in Victoria, B.C. Leave a comment below letting us know which ones you’ve tried and what you think.

1. 49 Below Ice Cream

Nestled in the community of Cadboro Bay near Oak Bay, 49 Below is a hidden gem that focuses on small-batch, handcrafted ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients. With a focus on supporting local businesses and farmers, 49 Below creates ice cream that not only tastes good but does good too.

Must-Try Flavors:

Mint Chip (classic)
Root Beer Float (seasonal)

Unique Experience: 49 Below Ice Cream is known for creating new and interesting flavours like Brown Sugar Milk tea or Cheery Sorbet with flaked chocolate. They work with local businesses to create these flavors like using Spinnaker Soda for their Rootbeer float flavour. You can also find their ice cream in retailers around Victoria..

2. Parachute Ice Cream

Mini golf is a classic family activity, and Mattick’s Farm offers one of the best mini golf courses in Victoria. Located in Cordova Bay, Parachute Ice Cream is a must visit! A local favourite, they make their ice cream and waffle cones on-site with fresh local ingredients, the smell is to die for! They have two locations, one in Vic West and one in Langford. They make flavours for everyone like Nerds ice cream for kids and interesting flavours like Bourbon Almond Roca.

Must-Try Flavors:

Fire Roasted Smores
Peanut Butter Cup

They sell their ice cream in various retailers around Victoria.

3. Overboard Ice Cream

For a truly unique ice cream experience, head to Overboard ice cream, located at The Breakwater District at Ogden Point. This famous ice cream shop sits below the Breakwater Bistro and Café. This quirky shop operates out of a repurposed shipping container, offering a funky, industrial vibe that’s both fun and family-friendly.

They offer seasonal flavours as well as dairy-free and vegan options and ice cream sandwiches. They make their own small batch ice cream and waffle cones in house.

Must-Try Flavors:

Vegan Chocolate: This is one of the best vegan chocolate ice creams I’ve ever had! Tastes like chocolate pudding.
Cookies & Cream

Unique Experience: Overboard’s location near the breakwater provides stunning ocean views and a chance to stroll along the seawall. It’s a great place to enjoy a cone while watching the sunset over the water. You may just see a seal or two!

4. Cold Comfort Ice Cream at the Can Canteen

Located just off Cook Street in the vibrant North Park neighborhood, Cold Comfort Ice Cream is a local favorite. We bring all our out-of-town visitors here at least once. This funky shop is dedicated to serving handmade ice cream with unique, bold flavors crafted from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Cold Comfort is renowned for its ice cream sandwiches, which are made with homemade cookies and inventive ice cream flavors. Each sandwich is a masterpiece, offering a delicious mix of textures and tastes wrapped in simple recyclable packaging. They offer dairy free and gluten free options as well as ice cream scoops and pints. Their ice cream sandwiches are sold in other retailers such as The Root Cellar grocer.

Must-Try Flavors:

Mint Condition: This one is dairy and gluten free.
Plane Jane: Delicious vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two traditional chocolate chip cookies. This is mine and my daughter’s favourite!

Unique Experience The shop is nestled in a small space off the beaten track at the back of a beautiful brick building. Inside is cute, eclectic and super fun to visit. Seating is outside in the parking lot on wood benches.

Victoria’s ice cream scene is as awesome as the city itself. Our goal is to find quirky interesting shops unique to each city we visit. Let us know which one is your favourite!

Check out our Shop link at https://adventurecampitelli.com/shop or click the link below to find our Victoria family travel guide which is chocked full of activities.