Cordova Bay
Victoria
Visit Cordova Bay
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.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
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.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Cordova Bay
Fairmont Empress
"Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the Fairmont Empress. The rooms are lovely and comfortable, but the carpeting—both inside the rooms and throughout the hallways—feels a bit worn and could use refreshing. The service, however, is consistently excellent, with staff who are warm, attentive, and genuinely ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
"The best parts of this hotel are the location and the attached restaurant. Well cared for. The rooms are a little bit on the smaller side. Our room had a step up into the bathroom. I don’t know if they all do that. Good parking. We could walk everywhere we intended to go. We didn’t know that hotel ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Inn at Laurel Point
"It was lovely"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"The toilet paper is annoying. Only kelleenex sized pieces come out ... For a #1 that's ok....you get the drift."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"clean and organized"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cordova Bay
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.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
