Royal Bay Travel Guide
Victoria
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Paddling Inner Harbour - Downtown Victoria BC
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
No free breakfast but the menu was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was good and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Everything was thought of to make our stay perfect. Great, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Some confusion aboyt charges which was uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Awesome location and view
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 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 Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
