Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city
Victoria showing street scenes, a small town or village and signage
Lower Johnson Street featuring a ruin
Victoria showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Victoria featuring a city, street scenes and a house

Popular places to visit

Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

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

Government Street
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown
Bay Centre

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.

Bay Centre
Bastion Square

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.

Bastion Square
Victoria which includes heritage architecture

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.

Lower Johnson Street
Miniature World

Miniature World

Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.

Miniature World

Activities

Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

NZ$37
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
Ghostly Walks guide Kirby

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$29
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

NZ$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

NZ$300
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria, BC

Victoria BC: 3 Hour Expedition Catamaran Whale Watching Tour

NZ$213
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Victoria BC: 3 Hour Expedition Catamaran Whale Watching Tour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$247
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Convenience to walk around in the city

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$399 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$399
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,409 reviews)
Bathroom needed a deep cleaning

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Strathcona Hotel

Strathcona Hotel

3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$172
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,575 reviews)
Staff were amazing

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

4 out of 5
777 Douglas Street Victoria BC
The price is NZ$259 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$259
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,451 reviews)
Staff were nice and the room was nice

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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Hotel Rialto
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
1234 Wharf St Victoria BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$331 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$331
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,139 reviews)
Premium hotel, very clean and beautifully appointed room.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria

Lower Johnson Street featuring a ruin

Harris Green

While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.

Harris Green
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North Park

3/5(1 area review)

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

North Park
Victoria Harbour showing heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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.

Inner Harbour
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Fernwood

While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

Fernwood
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Songhees

When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Bastion Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Songhees
Victoria showing a marina and a coastal town

James Bay

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

James Bay

Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

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