Canadian
Ballarat
Popular places to visit

Sovereign Hill
Strike gold at this open-air museum, which tells the story of Ballarat’s first decade as a gold rush town with recreated buildings, goldmine tours and workshops.

Lake Wendouree
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Wendouree during your travels in Ballarat. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

Ballarat Town Hall
Ballarat Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ballarat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's art scene.

Art Gallery of Ballarat
Follow the history of Australian art from colonial to contemporary when you peruse the collection of Australia’s biggest and oldest regional art gallery.

St Patrick's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Ballarat with a trip to St Patrick's Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

Gold Museum
Find out about the treasured metal that enticed thousands of prospectors to find their fortune in the gold rush of the mid 19th century at this intriguing museum.
Things to do

Ballarat Gold Fields - Sovereign Hill & Winery Tour

Gold City and Wildlife Day Trip in Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Top hotels in Canadian

Quest Ballarat Station
I really enjoyed my stay and I will be coming back
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Mid City Ballarat
Terrible smell in room, staff rude especially the receptionist they do sneaky things and don't and don't inform you about extra charges
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

RACV Goldfields Resort
Clean and spacious rooms, staff was amazing throughout my visit.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The Provincial Boutique Hotel
Great hotel with charm
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Main Lead Ballarat Motel
Not so clean I saw spider web at the corners and some black worm at my room but bed was clean. It was not kitchenette and I ask for knife and spoon. Pool wan not so pleasing to use.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Overall very good, food in restaurant was fantastic
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Canadian

Golden Point (Ballarat)
Golden Point (Ballarat) is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum while you're in town.

Mount Clear
Mount Clear is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ballarat area, you might plan a trip to Lake Esmond or Sovereign Hill.

Ballarat East
Ballarat East is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eureka Aquatic Center and Eureka Hall.

Mount Pleasant
Though Mount Pleasant might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gold Museum and Sovereign Hill.

Bakery Hill
Check out the restaurants, shopping, and spas while spending some time in Bakery Hill. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Her Majesty's Theatre or Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Ballarat Central
If you're spending some time in Ballarat Central, St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

