Royal Bay Travel Guide
Victoria
Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
Things to do
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Paddling Inner Harbour - Downtown Victoria BC
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
Great experience
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
It was great the room was very clean, the breakfast on the roof top was great!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Staff was very courteous and attentive. Yummy breakfast too.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Amazing place!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
This is such a charming gem in an excellent location with wonderful staff!! I would return in an instant:)
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.
Victoria West
Visitors to Victoria West enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Westside Village Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Market Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
