Saanich Core
Victoria

Visit Saanich Core
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.

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.

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

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

Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Saanich Core Hotel Deals

Red Lion Inn and Suites
The staff were great, room was very clean and well appointed. Chinese food restaurant and a bar were on the premises
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Accent Inns Victoria
Nikole front desk staff was kind and helpful
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Very conveniently located. The hotel staff where very friendly and helpful. The only down side is they did not have a lot of food choices for kids.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
This is by far one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to! The cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the pool and hot hub, central location and the room was superb. We stayed at the superior suit and it felt like it was a home away from home. I forgot we were in a hotel with a fully equipped kitchen ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was good and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Saanich Core

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.

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 Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.

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

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


