This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Victoria between 1925 and 1955, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections.

Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.

Notes

• After 1950, city directories no longer include a classified directory for Vancouver, so 1955 is the latest point I feel comfortable including. I hope to re-examine this soon.

Location List

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• 1302 Douglas St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Bathchelor’s Self-Service Store
• 1934: Batchelor’s Cash & Carry
• 1317 Douglas St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Bathchelor’s Popular Cash & Carry
• 1934: Batchelor’s Cash & Carry
• 1627 Douglas St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly
• 1809 Douglas St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• 506 Esquimalt St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• 1239 Esquimalt St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Superior
• 1955: Super-Valu (Island Foods)
• 2510 Estevan St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1955: Super-Valu (AA Smith)
• 612 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1925: H.O. Kirkham Co.
• 1930: H.O. Kirkham Co.
• 1934: H.O. Kirkham Co.
• 705 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1934: Safeway
• 1940: Safeway
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• Notes: 707 (1940).
• 739 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Piggly Wiggly
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly
• 752 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Superior
• 779 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1955: Superior
• 1101 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Superior
• 1955: Super-Valu (Island Foods)
• 1625 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• 1803 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Piggly Wiggly
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly
• 1803 Fort St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1940: Safeway
• 272 W Gorge St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1955: Super-Valu
• 532 Herald St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Safeway
• 1126 Hillside St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: OK Food & Meat Market
• 1955: OK Food & Meat Market
• 943 Kings St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: OK Food & Meat Market
• 1274 May St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Piggly Wiggly
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly
• 204 Menzies St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Bathchelor
• 1934: Batchelor’s Cash & Carry
• 301 Menzies St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Piggly Wiggly
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly
• 1940: Safeway?
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• 1515 Pandora St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1955: Super-Valu
• 2253 Oak Bay Av, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Piggly Wiggly
• 1934: Piggly Wiggly?
• 1940: Safeway?
• 1950: Safeway
• 1955: Safeway
• 2658 Quadra St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1950: Superior
• 1955: Super-Valu (Economy Foods)
• 1004 Russell St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 607 Vancouver St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1925: J.W. Mercer
• 749 Yates St, Victoria | Google Maps Link
• 1925: H.O. Kirkham Co.