Victoria Travel Guide

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Victoria
Craigdarroch Castle featuring heritage architecture
Butchart Gardens which includes a fountain and a river or creek
Victoria showing a lake or waterhole and a pebble beach
Victoria

Where to stay in Victoria

Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria
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
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.

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Saanich East

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

Saanich East
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Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

Esquimalt
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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.

Saanich West
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is €289 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
€289
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! (2,239 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Fairmont Empress
Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,369 reviews)
"Well renovated, very comfy rooms. Our suite included every essentials. Lots of parking spots in back. Heated pool was the best thing for kids in rainy days."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

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Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is €202 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€202
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,547 reviews)
"The property was amazing and the perfect location. The room was incredibly spacious and the view and the balcony was unbeatable."

Reviewed on 26 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! (3,005 reviews)
"Great property! Loved the atrium and koi ponds (my kids enjoyed the feeding time). The pool was great and the room was a spacious suite perfect for our family."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Home Away from Home in Victoria (centrally located)

Home Away from Home in Victoria (centrally located)

Victoria, BC
Stay at this holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Comfortable and homey
"We had everything we needed in this apartment in Saanich and enjoyed the comfortable and homey surroundings. The property owner was very responsive to our requests. Would stay here again as a home base for spending time with family members and exploring Victoria."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Home Away from Home in Victoria (centrally located)
“Wake up to endless horizons—where ocean waves meet city lights.”

“Wake up to endless horizons—where ocean waves meet city lights.”

Victoria, BC
Stay at this holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Beautiful property but not well equipped
"The property itself is beautiful and the view is stunning! Great location too - close to shopping, restaurants, attractions. The property included basics but kitchenware was limited so cooking meals was a bit challenging. Also received checkin/checkout details later than expected. But no issues in ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

“Wake up to endless horizons—where ocean waves meet city lights.”
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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Harbour. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Harbour
Royal BC Museum which includes interior views

Royal BC Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Royal BC Museum during your trip to Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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

Government Street

During your visit to Victoria, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Government Street. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Government Street
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Fisherman's Wharf. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture

British Columbia Parliament Building

British Columbia Parliament Building is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

During your trip to Victoria, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Chinatown

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