Saanich Core
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Victoria during your stay in Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor 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.
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.
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
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Saanich Core Hotel Deals
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Good service"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
"The room was not clean, hair all over, dirty floors. The coffee mugs in the room were covered in lipstick so couldn’t even use them. Yuck. Pillows smelled like perfume. Also yuck. Sound proofing was not a thing at this place. Could hear conversations word for word next door. Not enjoyable stay."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Fairmont Empress
"Location was everything about the empress. Great food at the hotel and near with walkable access to the heart of Victoria. Highly recommend renting a car as a lot of cool castles and beaches are close drives away. The garden was fantastic and live music and salmon at the hotel restaurant was great ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"Fantastic place to stay, friendly staff,comfortable room,great breakfast every morning and you cannot beat the location so close to everything would recommend this hotel and definitely would stay there again"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Great location, helpful staff"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Arbutus Inn
"The hotel is small and simple, not much decoration, but everything was clean. The staff were very welcoming. They helped us when we had an incident with our vehicle."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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 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.
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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
