Downtown Victoria
Victoria
Visit Downtown Victoria
Popular places to visit
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Bay Centre
During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Bay Centre. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bastion Square
Learn about the local history of Victoria when you take a trip to Bastion Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lower Johnson Street
Shop at independent boutique stores, enjoy free live music and dance performances and see historical buildings at this popular downtown Victoria street.
Miniature World
Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Top hotels in Downtown Victoria
Fairmont Empress
Everything was fantastic!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Clean A small issue with light in the room at nite
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Strathcona Hotel
Comfortable clean rooms and Convient to everything downtown
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Corner room suite, very nice, comfy, staff was great
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Rialto
The parking lot is not nought for customers
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Everything was on point. The highlight was the courteous staff.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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.
