Royal Bay Travel Guide
Victoria
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.
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.
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
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Top hotels in Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
While the Fairmont is grandiose, clean, and staff make an exceptional effort to ensure you’re cared for, for $800 a night it leaves a lot to be desired. We booked a “city view” room and our windows were 2/3 fogged to block the view of the alley. It was very loud (big trucks, etc). The room itself ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Noisy most of the night. We had a suite with a sleeping loft and queen sofabed.below. There were 3 of us The sofabed was so uncomfortable that my husband gave up and slep on the floor
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
The room was good, we took the side that has a view to the Harbour on the second floor. Apparently there was some construction near the Harbour, though there was no sound or any disturbances to our room. Room as such was comfortable. Ensuite Bathroom is small, specifically the sink. But overall a ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
You’re paying for location and the grandness they want to protray. For the price of the room, it was no different than a new Best Western. The front desk staff were indifferent to us at best, and I was never thanked for staying or asked if everything is ok. This place is definitely targeting the ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
It was exactly what was expected. Clean and basic. Low rate for Victoria and close to everything. My only criticism would be the chair in the room was quite uncomfortable. But beds terrific.
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
