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 Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
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.
Activities
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Great stay!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Lovely staff, clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Loved the view of the harbour. Room was clean, but a bit outdated - no option to use my Netflix on the TV, bathtub instead of a shower, and mostly a Really Hard Bed. Sorry, staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
It was very pleasant, clean and good breakfast. There was a fire alarm on our first night that lasted over an hour and we didn’t get proper acknowledgment and apologies from the hotel, but that was fine. Overall, still very pleasant. Great location and nice vibe. Staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
We loved our stay. Everything was great!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
Great in room service
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 Bastion Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
