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Monday 7am - 9:30pm Tuesday 7am - 9:30pm Wednesday 7am - 9:30pm Thursday 7am - 9:30am Friday 7am - 10pm Saturday 8am - 10pm Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

Beacon Drive In Ltd.

Name: Beacon Drive In Ltd.
Address: 126 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8V2N9, CA
Telephone: +12503857521
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Voted 29 years in a row, BEST soft serve Ice Cream in Victoria. The Beacon Drive In is a restaurant in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Douglas.

Founded and built in 1958 by Bill Pistell and Bob McMillan, it has become known as a "Victoria institution" for its soft-serve ice cream, friendly service, and local clientele. Located at 126 Douglas Street, the Beacon Drive In is directly across from the 75-hectare Beacon Hill Park, which does not allow food to be sold within the park grounds — making the fast-food restaurant a destination for picnickers and park-goers. The most popular item on the menu is the ice cream, which comes in a variety of dips and flavours, as it is known locally as Victoria's soft ice cream headquarters. Part of the Beacon Drive In's appeal stems from the fact that it has been in business for more than 50 years with very few changes. Aside from adding a few awnings, outdoor heaters, and a new colour scheme the building is still the same as it was when it was built. Even the menu is largely unchanged. Jim Douglas who ran it for more than 42 years, following in the footsteps of his father, H.W. The unchanging character of the Beacon Drive In belongs to Jim, who was driven by two mottoes — "the customer always comes first" and "we don’t change." The Beacon Drive In's mascot and logo is Beacon Bill, a stylized seagull dressed in rain gear and carrying a life preserver. Beacon Bill was conceived and illustrated by local Victoria artist Bill Hitchcox in 1978 upon the request of a local printer responsible for the menus

10/01/2026

Wow, look at this great deal for this month ! Come on down and check us out take a look at our new patio covered in with five heaters so you can enjoy your meal on the patio and/or inside.

09/29/2026

For Truth and Reconciliation Day we will be open 8:30am-8:00pm.

09/16/2026

Great deals each month! Come on in and say hello!
We have an amazing covered in heated patio.

09/07/2026

One day only!!! EVERYONE. Is welcome!
Come on down for some entertainment and great food. Along with the car show they’ll be live interpret entertainment.

09/01/2026

MONTHLY SPECIALS ARE BACK!!!

07/01/2026

Warehouse / Delivery Driver – Part-Time (Start ASAP)

We are looking for a reliable and dependable Warehouse / Delivery Driver to join our team immediately.

Requirements:

Valid driver's licence with at least 10 years of driving experience
Must be able to provide a current Driver's Abstract
Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Shift: 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, as some deliveries involve heavier loads

What We Offer:

Company delivery van provided
Great opportunity for someone looking for extra income
Ideal for a retired person who wants to stay active and earn additional money

This position involves both warehouse duties and deliveries, so we're looking for someone who is punctual, responsible, and enjoys working independently.

Please apply only if you are serious about the position and can start as soon as possible
Please send resume to [email protected]

06/02/2026

05/11/2026

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05/08/2026

Address

126 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8V2N9

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 9:30pm
Thursday	7am - 9:30am
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12503857521

Website

http://www.beacondrivein.ca/

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