I'm not really sure what I was expecting when I visited here. All of the tourist guides say that…read morethis is the place to be, so I was expecting a Pike Place Market - esque place buzzing with people and events, but instead I found a sleepy courtyard with restaurant patrons and not much else. Hmm... I came at dinner time, so it wasn't super late or anything. I walked around the perimeter and there are some cool shops, but ultimately I thought that my expectations vs reality did not match up. Maybe they hold events in the summer when it's warmer? There is a historic drinking fountain at the front to quench the thirst of patrons and horses hauling loads from rural Saanich to Victoria. I didn't want to try it, but the water smelled nice at least? There is also a small demi-lune basin on two sides for dogs if your dog is thirsty. Not sure if I would visit here again unless there was an event or a restaurant I wanted to try.

Market Square was one of the first places I spotted on Google Maps that I knew I wanted to visit,…read morewhenever I would end up finally making the trek to Victoria: an enclosed, hidden marketplace filled with all manner of shops and restaurants, stacked like layers of a cake, with a hollowed interior boasting a public plaza where live music and events are hosted, as well as pop-up vendors, and cordoned-off outdoor dining for Whistle Buoy. It looked like *the* place to visit in Victoria; at least, from a satellite's point of view. Unfortunately, the reality was a little different. We came across Market Square the first time after nightfall on a Saturday, when just about all of the shops were closed; only the aforementioned Whistle Buoy appeared to be open (and was actually bustling, either at or near capacity, even outside in the plaza). I desperately wanted to see Market Square, even if it was just a walkthrough past shuttered windows and locked doors. We spent a few minutes taking in the sights, then headed on to our other destination. The second time we stopped in was the following Sunday morning, after its listed opening time of 11am, only to find that, even though most of the shops were open, there still wasn't a whole lot going on here. It wasn't the packed, buzzing community hub that I had hoped it to be. Perhaps our timing was bad, or things had changed since I first discovered it, or maybe my impression was simply flawed from the beginning, but I still wanted it to be more than it appeared to be. Maybe it was, once. Maybe it still is. Maybe it will be again? For as pontificatingly whiny as this review may sound, I still enjoyed my time at Market Square. Perhaps during our next visit, we'll be able to stick around longer, grab a bite to eat, explore the complex more thoroughly (I am *sure* that there are hidden doors and passages in there, somewhere!), and maybe we'll arrive during a special event that really shows off the magic of this magical masked market, because it deserves it.

Not a market but a food court. Most of the restaurants seem okay. The pasta place is subpar and…read moreextremely slow and over priced for the service. The arcade is extremely overpriced and half of the machines are broken. Total disappointment. Seems like a they jumped on to the Public Market item but never visited one when designing it.

Yelp said it closed at 6 pm. I arrived a little past 4 pm…read moreand most places were closed. It's a very small area with not too many vendors Luckily the pie restaurant and la pizza la pasta were both open and both really good. I wanted to get a souvenir from here but could not.

I love this little shop. They have some really beautiful things, and I wish I could afford them…read moreall! To date, I'm quite happy with the purchase of an adorable striped cotton/linen dress and a silk screen scarf with a distinctive hare pattern that I'm constantly getting complimented on. I had a ton of fun in here trying things on and looking around. The customer service was incredibly friendly, but not pushy or aggressive. To be honest, I feel like a lot of boutique shops in Victoria have a snobby "you're not good enough to be in my shop" attitude, and it was so refreshingly lovely not to encounter any of that here. I'm a fan.

My friend & I came up to Victoria for the weekend. It was my first town in this city & found it to…read morebe similar to home-- Portland! I was browsing Yelp for some boutiques & some Ma & Pa shops. Honestly, this one caught my attention solely because of it's adorable & "easy-going" sounding name. Milkman's Daughter? Adorable! Sounds like a shop I would love to visit. It was not even a block away from the cafe we were enjoying coffee. Appealing storefront & we were warmly greeted (and compliment) by the nice gal working that day! I felt welcomed & comfortable browsing the shop. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything neither was I made to feel inferior as some boutiques may make some people feel. They got some lovely local products, handmade stuff of all sorts. Also, they have clothing for babies, toys, adorable books & toys! There is definitely something for everyone in here. I recommend popping in yourself & paying them a visit!

Quite ran down in every way. The best part are the public restrooms and those aren't that great…read moreeither... let's just say this is a public indoor space convenient to downtown

It's such a big indoor mall with hardly any stores open. I have to say that there was nothing I…read morepurchased. I looked around went up and down and nothing!!! So sad! Wish they had more stores.

Nice mall. There was an LL BEAN! I didn't walk around too much but reminded me of some shops in the…read morebay.

Mayfair is definitely the best choice if your looking for clothing items, the service there is also…read moreamazing! This is 100% my favourite mall in Vic, Also their new Photo Booth is amazing! Definitely recommend

So appropriate for victoria winters. Really great to see that someone has made a specialty of this…read moreitem. You can always find the perfect umbrella to fit your specific criteria here. To all my friends having babies, housewarming parties, weddings, or graduation ceremonies this year ... you can expect a high quality, custom fit umbrella gift from me.

What a delightful store! There were so many interesting umbrellas and I bought a fun hat-brella…read morefor rainy day walks with my dog. It replaced the one I bought at the bottom of the Eifel Tower about 10 years ago. Worth a visit for sure!

Nice shop for home goods and gifts. I would come back to shop again as it is in Chinatown.read more

LOVED this store! We were visiting Victoria for the holiday weekend, and I just randomly stumbled…read moreupon this shop when we came to Chinatown for breakfast at one of the cafes- and when I peaked inside this store I was like YASSSS this is exactly my kind of shop!! So many cute items for kids and beautiful home wares- and wow the JellyCat selection! Everyone was polite and helpful and efficient. Highly recommend! And the Lit candles smell amazing!

To whom it may concern: I was shopping with my family. Tonight at your store when my son saw your…read moreIndigenous soccer balls in the window display . 6 of them . I ask the cashier where weee they so I can purchase one for my son who collects and plays soccer back home . They said they ran out and to check two other stores down the street to see if they had them . They were also out . I talked to the manager which I don't k ow if she was a manger or not but she said she could not sell the displays . I asked why and she had no reason for me . I worked a a store manager of Home Depot and there moto was that the customer is always right . Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank the two who started Home Depot instill that into us daily when they would come in and see how the stores and customers were being treated. So I have no answer for you from the manager not to sell me the soccer ball is horrible customer service when clearly in the display there are six to sell . You weee not out of stock so I don't know the reason why she did not sell them to me . I spent over $400 in your shop today . No excuse . This manger of yours needs to be trained more on customer service . I will not shop your stores again when I co e visit here . I hope this reaches the store management and district manager .

Thank you so much for going the extra mile both in helping me find something…read more I absolutely recommend people to shop with these lovely folks. They were absolutely charming and I won't forget the kindness not to mention amazing things to buy

Ok, WOW! Frickin', just, WOW! This store is/was everything…read moreI wanted it to be. We stumbled in with zero expectations, and it's just wall-to-wall cool stuff! If you're interested in anything toy centric, this place is completely boss! I found a Funko Pop that I'd been wanting, normally only found in 3-pack, all by his lonesome. Also, the guy that helped me recommended a great place for poutine, and other cool stuff to do around town. Total score!

My wife and I love whimsy and I'm a Star Wars fan too - so we came to the right spot. Tons of toys…read moreand collectibles for every age group. Part toy store and adjacent Toy Museum, both are fabulous to wander through and spend a half hour or so. The staff was excellent and friendly, and informative about the history of the toys in the store. Enjoyed talking of shared Star Wars experiences too without hesitation! Outstanding store in lovely downtown Victoria.

A fantastic local book store in a beautiful historic building. The architecture alone is worth…read moreadmiring. They have an extensive selection of books, including many by local authors. They also carry a variety of gifts and souvenirs. We end up buying several pretty good quality magnets as gifts to friends, and they were actually cheaper than many of the stand alone souvenir stores in downtown area.

Fantastic local book store in downtown Victoria. Nice architecture and large selection of books and…read moremerch! Friendly staff to boot.