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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.

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.

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.
Activities

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Gordon Head Hotel Deals

Renovated Suite 6 Minutes to UVIC and Beach – Modern Comforts & Pet-Friendly
Amazing place! Nice and clean and super quiet!
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
N/A
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Fairmont Empress
Recommend
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hot tub was lit
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Old but clean. Suite doors aren’t great and sound projects from the hallway when noisy people walk by. Run some background noise in your room like the tv or wear earplugs to sleep if you can.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.
Gordon Head Travel Guide
- Lambrick Park
- Bow Park
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Beacon Hill Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Olympic View Golf Club





