Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Victoria
Popular places to visit
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Victoria Conference Centre
After visiting Victoria Conference Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Great!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
The staff are professional and engaged. The restaurant in the roof had decent food but the service was just ok. Room was very nicely laid out and roomy. Hotel’s location close to the harbour, the BC museum, and downtown shopping etc. would stay here again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Stay was great. The place is accessible and location is good. The room was good although a window with a better view would have been nicer rather than watching the back alley of the next building.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
This is a nice hotel. Hope they will add free breakfast in the future. We were upgraded for a larger room(30$ a night), but we did not need it. It was a little bit noisy outside as we were beside the lift.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Great room and service with attention paid to details.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Always a great stay! Can’t wait to return in the fall. Location fantastic
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
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