Royal Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Activities
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria: Secret Beaches and Islands SUP Tour
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very conveniently located. The hotel staff where very friendly and helpful. The only down side is they did not have a lot of food choices for kids.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
This is by far one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to! The cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the pool and hot hub, central location and the room was superb. We stayed at the superior suit and it felt like it was a home away from home. I forgot we were in a hotel with a fully equipped kitchen ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Nice hotel, not too far from downtown. Overall, it was a quiet stay. Unfortunately, the pool area was chaotic, kids were running and jumping, and their parents didn’t intervene. The gym was decent, but the treadmill likely needs an update as it made a lot of strange noise. Sound insulation wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean, spacious and very well appointed - kitchen, bathroomsand living area
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Loved this hotel. Convenient walk to everything
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring the area.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
