Saanich Core Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Saanich Core
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.

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

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.

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

Victoria BC: 3 Hour Expedition Catamaran Whale Watching Tour
Our pick of the best Saanich Core Hotel Deals

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Good amenities
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Accent Inns Victoria
The rooms were very clean and modern. Lots of dining options around. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only complaint was it was noisy traffic wise and the rooms around us were loud until late at night.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Bathroom needed a deep cleaning
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Clean room, very comfortable bed. Nice big pool. Good location. Excellent reception Staff, very helpful
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Convenience to walk around in the city
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Staff were amazing
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.

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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Bastion Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Saanich Core Travel Guide
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Olympic View Golf Club
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

