Beacon Drive In Ltd.

Beacon Drive In Ltd. 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 pi

cnickers 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

06/02/2026
Please go on and vote for your favourite places! Thanks🍦🍦🍦
05/11/2026

Please go on and vote for your favourite places! Thanks🍦🍦🍦

05/08/2026
04/29/2026
04/19/2026

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? We’re Hiring!

If you’re looking to grow, lead, and thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment, this is your opportunity.

We’re searching for a motivated and experienced individual to step into a leadership role with our team. This is a year-round position—not seasonal—offering stability, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 1 year of restaurant experience
Strong understanding of labour and food cost management
Ability to monitor and manage stock levels efficiently
Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise 10–20 staff at a time
Comfortable working alongside your team on the floor at all times
Solid cash handling knowledge
A true team player with strong work ethic and reliability

What We Offer:

Annual salary: $38,000 – $42,000
Tips on top of salary
Benefits after 3 months
A supportive, high-energy work environment
Opportunity for advancement

If you’re ready to lead by example, stay hands-on, and be part of a dedicated team in a busy restaurant setting, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and grow with us.

This is a must read. It is absolutely hilarious.❤️
04/16/2026

This is a must read. It is absolutely hilarious.❤️

Happy Easter 🐣.
04/03/2026

Happy Easter 🐣.

March special. We are open 7 days a week till 10 pm. Come on in and check out our renovation patio.
03/03/2026

March special. We are open 7 days a week till 10 pm. Come on in and check out our renovation patio.

We will be open on family day. Come check out our renovated patio !! Great food specials on to!
02/13/2026

We will be open on family day. Come check out our renovated patio !! Great food specials on to!

Address

126 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8V2N9

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12503857521

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Beacon Drive In Ltd. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Beacon Drive In Ltd.:

Shortcuts

Share

Category