I also stayed at Helm's Inn, but it came out to around $140/night after tax and all that, so I don't know if that is out of your budget. It's a cozy place at a great location - near the waterfront/Parliament buildings and Beacon Hill Park as well which is a nice place to take a walk at night or grab the famous soft serve ice cream cones during the day (it really IS THAT good). Helm's Inn also leaves muffins and fruit baskets (with Juice too I think) in your room every morning
. It's a nice surprise.
There honestly isn't that much to do in Victoria, but since you are going with your gf, that's fine
haha.
Me and the bf did a tour of the government buildings which we thought was interesting. It's free too.
Places to eat: Cafe Mexico and Saffron Bistro are both very good.