Gordon Head Travel Guide
Victoria
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Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.
Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.
Things to do
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Top hotels in Gordon Head
Fairmont Empress
"Location was everything about the empress. Great food at the hotel and near with walkable access to the heart of Victoria. Highly recommend renting a car as a lot of cool castles and beaches are close drives away. The garden was fantastic and live music and salmon at the hotel restaurant was great ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"This was by far the worst hotel experience I've ever had. My friend and I were locked out on our balcony at around 1:00 AM because of a faulty balcony door lock that the hotel had clearly failed to inspect or maintain properly. We were trapped outside in our robes in the cold for approximately 40 ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"The Red Lion is a consistent, clean, and affordable stay, but don’t expect luxury. A nice treat was the V-Lounge bar with lots of pool tables and cheap drinks. The Jade Fountain offers tasty and authentic Chinese food. The “balcony” of our upgraded room was subterranean and had unsightly exposed ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Lovely stay, convenient location, beautiful hotel. We did not have a chance to have dinner at the hotel but would recommend a stay at Chateau Victoria. Vallet parking was great and staff very knowledgeable and friendly."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
"Super clean location. Very cozy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be staying here again. I highly recommend."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Room was clean, kitchen was just what we needed, staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gordon Head
Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Cordova Bay
If you're spending some time in Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay Golf Course and Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.
Saanich West
Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
