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.

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.

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.

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.

Goldstream Provincial Park
You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
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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.
- Uptown Center
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Royal BC Museum
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Government Street
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Hatley Castle
- Craigdarroch Castle
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Royal Roads University