Saanich Core
Victoria
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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.

Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.

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.
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 Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Clean room | staff: average customer service experience| laundry N/A | kitchen N/A
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Accent Inns Victoria
The only thing we had trouble with was not enough parking.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Fairmont Empress
Great location
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
The rooms were clean and smelled fresh, but they felt small and outdated for a two-queen setup. I previously stayed at Travelodge in Kamloops, and their rooms were more spacious while still being very clean. One issue we experienced was the smell of food preparation from a nearby building coming ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Wonderful staff and room! Perfect location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Large clean rooms and property. Great staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.

Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

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.

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

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

