Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Victoria

Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city
Victoria featuring a small town or village, street scenes and signage
Lower Johnson Street featuring building ruins
Victoria showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Victoria featuring street scenes, a city and a house

Popular places to visit

Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Government Street
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown
Miniature World

Miniature World

Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.

Miniature World
Bay Centre

Bay Centre

During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Bay Centre. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Bay Centre
Victoria featuring heritage architecture

Lower Johnson Street

Shop at independent boutique stores, enjoy free live music and dance performances and see historical buildings at this popular downtown Victoria street.

Lower Johnson Street
Bastion Square

Bastion Square

Learn about the local history of Victoria when you take a trip to Bastion Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bastion Square

Things to do

Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

Rp598.905
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Picture 1 for Activity Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

Rp2.050.051
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Victoria: Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks, and Ferry

Victoria Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks and Ferry

Rp970.226
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks and Ferry
Victoria by Seaplane & Ferry

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return

Rp4.904.670
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

Rp3.114.485
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rp197.991
per adult
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Victoria

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp4.675.802 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp4.675.802
Rp5.478.169 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,240 reviews)
"Best hotel ever."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp3.970.683 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp3.970.683
Rp4.652.051 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,276 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,330 reviews)
"Manager was very friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,000 reviews)
"Our room was a suite (with balcony), and it was the nicest suite I have ever stayed at besides Toledo (Spain) and the most prestigious hotel suite in San Francisco, CA. It was 2.5 blocks easy walk to the Harbor and the Empress where we had high tea reservations. The staff (immigrants from Philippines ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
642 Johnson St, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp2.881.996 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.881.996
Rp3.376.546 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,190 reviews)
"Just to be aware, as with the case of any big city, unfortunately there were homeless people sleeping in the street nearby and walking around during the day. The hotel had ample security and we felt safe for the short time we stayed."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2 out of 5
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp1.592.490 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.592.490
Rp1.847.363 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
"My stay at the hostel was great! Everything is well thought out and all of the basic nessecities are taken care of (or available for a very reasonable deposit or fee). I would definitely stay there again. Whoever left the tip about asking for earplugs at the front desk, thank you!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria

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North Park

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

North Park
Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour
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Fernwood

While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

Fernwood
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Songhees

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

Songhees
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(28 area reviews)

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.

James Bay
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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.

Victoria West

Downtown Victoria Travel Guide