Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria

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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.

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.

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

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

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

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

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

Victoria Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks and Ferry

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Top hotels in Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Accent Inns Victoria
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

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

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.

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

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.

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

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