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

Premium Tour: Victoria Highlights & Butchart Gardens

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Oaklands

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Reviewed on Aug 5, 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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

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 Government Street while in the area.