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.

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

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Top hotels in Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Room was clean, bed really comfortable
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Accent Inns Victoria
The room was very clean, I loved how cozy and warm the room was, the color scheme was very inviting!! I definitely would stay again!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Clean room, nice staff, good amenities
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
It was a wonderful experience Loved every bit of the stay The rooms were phenomenal
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
The staff were amazing. Very helpful and friendly. The room was very quiet,clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 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 Galloping Goose Trail 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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

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 Bastion Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


