Gordon Head Travel Guide
Tourist Guide




Visit Gordon Head
Popular places to visit

University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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
Our pick of the best Gordon Head Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
Good!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Excellent breakfast Easy parking Great location
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Great location great price.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Great hotel and location. Very helpful staff and clean property, including very specious room.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Arbutus Inn
Renovations are good and improving. Would stay there again. No complaints. Quiet.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Top to bottom completely on point. Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gordon Head

Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

Cordova Bay
If you're spending some time in Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay Golf Course and Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich West
Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

