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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.

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.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
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.

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.

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

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Top hotels in Gordon Head

Hotel Grand Pacific
Amazing stay. Loved the view and location. Very easy to walk to downtown and Clipper.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Everything was fantastic!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Wonderful service and people who work there! Super friendly, kind- absolutely amazing service! I will definitely stay there again! Thank you so much for everyone working there- particularly Keith and Herb, and the other gentleman who retrieved my car for me (so sorry/ can’t remember his name)… You ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
The room was clean and comfortable. Check in was fast and the front desk staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Clean room, very sweet and kind staff (Malahat was so lovely), also the stickey wicket that is attatched to this hotel has very good food, would highly reccomend a visit there. Great location, even in November we walked almost everywhere we wanted to go. Highly reccomend this hotel, the price was ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Oswego Hotel
Absolutely fantastic, this hotel is 10/10 always clean, everything works, organized, quick check in, fantastic underground parking, and list of safe street parking. This property is professionally operated, the staff fantastic and friendly. The restaurant food is high quality and delicious, also ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gordon Head

Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Cordova Bay
If you're spending some time in Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay Golf Course and Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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




