Rock 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.
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.
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
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rock Bay
Hotel Grand Pacific
Pros: Clean and swift room cleaning daily, great check in, excellent location walkable to all key tourist spots, quiet, great view. Con: old, small tv without streaming capacity, no microwave
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel is well located. Staff was very polite. Breakfast was not great
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Fairmont Empress
Swimming pool was fab!!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Very helpful staff, nice location. Could use some upgrading with the amenities. It's 2025, there should be a smart TV.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Strathcona Hotel
The room was clean, the staff was accommodating, and it was nice to be able to store our luggage while we explored Victoria! Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
We were able to watch sea planes and the ferry come and go to the inner harbor right from our room. The pastry and coffees at Café Duo were amazing, as was the food at Aura Restaurant. We also appreciated the Nespresso coffee station inside our room, which they refilled for us daily. The kids were ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rock Bay
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
