Oaklands
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Oaklands
Hotel Grand Pacific
Helpful staff
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Fairmont Empress
Everything was fantastic!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Wonderful service and people who work there! Super friendly, kind- absolutely amazing service! I will definitely stay there again! Thank you so much for everyone working there- particularly Keith and Herb, and the other gentleman who retrieved my car for me (so sorry/ can’t remember his name)… You ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
The room was lovely and the service was very accommodating. And the price was right
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Strathcona Hotel
Clean room, very sweet and kind staff (Malahat was so lovely), also the stickey wicket that is attatched to this hotel has very good food, would highly reccomend a visit there. Great location, even in November we walked almost everywhere we wanted to go. Highly reccomend this hotel, the price was ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
The Oswego Hotel
Absolutely fantastic, this hotel is 10/10 always clean, everything works, organized, quick check in, fantastic underground parking, and list of safe street parking. This property is professionally operated, the staff fantastic and friendly. The restaurant food is high quality and delicious, also ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Harris Green
If you're spending some time in Harris Green, Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row are top sights worth seeing.
Rockland
Rockland is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Government House or Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
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.
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.
