Quonley's

Like the Parliament Buildings or the McPherson Theatre this is one of Victoria's landmarks. Maybe it's not quite as big or famous but anyone who has lived in this town has at some time or another popped into this shop on the corner of Fisgard and Government (also quite a well known spot of course) and bought a paper, or a chocolate bar or maybe even some rice paper and Chinese ink. It is both a supplier of your everyday comestibles and a little outpost of the orient. - Fern

Quonley's

In the shadow of the gate to Chinatown, on the corner of Government and Fisgard Streets, is Quonley's Grocery, where you can buy whatever you need 24 hours a day. This may not seem like anything special now when there are many convenience stores that never close. However, there was a time when Quonley's was the only store in the city that you could always find open.