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.
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
I had an amazing stay at the Fairmont Empress. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the service was excellent throughout. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Victoria and close to everything. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Efficient. Great location. Clean rooms. A/C works!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
The rooms I had at the Chateau Victoria were exceptionally clean and the public areas around the building were well taken care of. I also enjoyed several meals in the dining room on the 18th overlooking the city. Not only eas the birw
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Hotel was super dirty bathroom ceiling fan was super dusty This hotel is cheap and there’s a reason it’s cheap super dirty.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Large pool; great location in downtown
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
