Burnside 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.

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.

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.

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 Burnside

Arbutus Inn
"The room was great for what we needed. It was mostly clean, a little dusty, but nice clean beds. It was nice to have a parking spot available as part of the room."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Robin Hood Inn & Suites
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Outside of building somewhat dated but inside is well maintained and updated. Would come here again!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria
"Friendly staff. Great location. Clean rooms. Will come back!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Good location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hotel Zed Victoria
"We always like a stay at Hotel Zed. Pool and slide is fun. Convenient location."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
"Stay was great and the restaurant for breakfast was great as well. Just confused about the housekeeping situation. We did not request any for the length of our stay as instructed by the front desk person. Then the day before we checked out our room was cleaned. Not a big deal, just confusing."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burnside

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.

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.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.


