Cordova Bay 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.

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 Cordova Bay

Fairmont Empress
"Beautiful hotel but not worth the price Hallways were continually cluttered with cleaning carts-all day and evening- and room service dishes outside room doors were not cleared quickly and accumulated. No individual shampoos or lotions, containers bolted to wall. Friendly and accommodating staff ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"All the staff’s in every department were really friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Staffs was friendly"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Awesome shuttle driver!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

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

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Cordova Bay

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.

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.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

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.

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.


