Saanich East Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich East
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
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.
Mount Douglas Park
Mount Douglas Park is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens and waterfront in the area.
Uplands Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oak Bay at Uplands Golf Club. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Cedar Hill Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Victoria at Cedar Hill Golf Course. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Lochside Regional Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Lochside Regional Trail, a lovely green space in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Mount Tolmie Park
Mount Tolmie Park is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Saanich East
Fairmont Empress
Wonderful hotel with great staff and amenities
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Very convenient location to all the sights.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Great as usual
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
It's a nice place but I was very disappointed when I found out that it didn't have a hot tub. That's one of the reasons I booked here because I saw online that it did. Turns out it's a spa that is a separate business onsite and guests have to pay $49 to go there. Even then it's a sauna and cold plunge. ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
All around a great hotel
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
Clean premises, ocean view room, friendly staff, excellent dining experience at Aura. We had a lovely stay and hope to return in the future!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich East
Gordon Head
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gordon Head and surrounding area, you can visit Victoria Harbour and Uptown Center.
Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Trail and Royal Athletic Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in 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.
