Saanich East Travel Guide

Victoria

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.
A calm lake with a kayak, surrounded by dense forest and autumn-colored trees.
A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance area.
A clear blue sky, a tall communication tower, dense green forest, rocky terrain, and a distant view of a coastline.
A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a large body of water, and dense forested hills.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

University of Victoria

8.6/10 (2,772 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

฿665
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Bright orange, black and white Butterfly at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

฿496
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,464
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Fish eating Orca whales at Sunset can be seen in addition to many other whale species

Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour

฿4,712
per adult
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
Chinatown Walking Tour

Historical Chinatown Walking Tour

฿567
per adult
Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

฿354
per adult
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
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Top hotels in Saanich East

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is ฿10,309 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿10,309
฿12,078 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,936 reviews)
"Amazing. Alexandre on the Gold team made our stay."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,853 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,853
฿6,857 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,792 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿8,792
฿10,301 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Hotel Grand Pacific
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,218 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,218
฿6,183 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,426 reviews)
"Overall clean and decent facility; however you can tell it’s a bit dated and the amenities were limited; we ran out of toilet paper and body wash after one person showered. Breakfast was a nice surprise with the variety and the taste!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St Victoria BC
The price is ฿3,074 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,074
฿3,535 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,499 reviews)
"Friendly staff and the room was clean and appeared to have been recently updated."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1175 Beach Dr Victoria BC
The price is ฿8,983 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿8,983
฿10,420 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,182 reviews)
"Oak bay was a cute area but this Resort was all we needed for our weekend. The restaurants were good with fantastic service and the POOL! cannot recommend this report enough."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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Where to stay in Saanich East

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A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

Downtown Victoria

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.

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

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.

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.

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.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum and Fleming Beach while you're in town.

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
Open Photo by Gemma Goulder

Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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