Saanich Core

Victoria

Saanich Core

Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbor

Victoria Harbour

Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Victoria Harbour
Royal BC Museum showing interior views

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.

Royal BC Museum
Government Street showing a house, a small town or village and street scenes

Government Street

This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Government Street
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes a coastal town and a house

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.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes an administrative buidling, night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Victoria featuring street scenes, a city and a house

Chinatown

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown

Things to do

Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

P1,251
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

P11,510
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

P10,903
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

P7,886
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

P10,923
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

P1,251
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,497 reviews)
"Pool is closed .breakfast not available"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Accent Inns Victoria

Accent Inns Victoria

3 out of 5
3233 Maple St, Victoria, BC
The price is P5,040 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
P5,040
P5,846 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Accent Inns Victoria
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is P11,912 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P11,912
P13,957 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,335 reviews)
"I stayed in a sea-view room on the second floor, so the view was not very wide. There was an air conditioner in the room, which was not quiet, you can turn it off."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,913 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P9,913
P11,614 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,342 reviews)
"Everyone was super helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is P7,721 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P7,721
P9,046 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,741 reviews)
"Grand old hotel with great staff. Good location convenient to all local attractions."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

2 out of 5
2401 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC
The price is P4,816 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P4,816
P5,442 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Saanichton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,908 reviews)
"All was good"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

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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.

Burnside
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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.

Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
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Gorge -Tillicum Area

If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
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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.

Victoria West
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North Park

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

North Park
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Songhees

Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

Songhees

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