Royal Bay 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.
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.
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.
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 Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
Beautiful property with an excellent staff. The restaurants are good and the day is comfortable located right downtown in the heart of everything.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Good location. Basic but good value for the money.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Room was clean, quite comfortable. The pool and hot tub were both great! We also enjoyed breakfast at the hotel restaurant. We also enjoyed the hotel cat that hangs out in the lobby :)
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Great location! Loved our room. A microwave wouldve have been good but we didn’t ask for one. The staff were excellent!!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
The view from our room facing the harbour was amazing. Our flight got in very early, the hotel checked us in earlier without any issues. Pool and hot tub are good size . Great location very close to everything. Over all great first visit to Victoria. Would highly recommend. 😊
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
I would like to have known that the elevator was out of order so I could have gotten another room with no stairs or change hotels with no charge as my mom has an extremely hard time with stairs. The sink didnt have a tea towel, the pool was very cold not heated as usual, the kitchen cabinet was in ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Gorge Vale Golf Course and Sooke Salmon Charters 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
