Saanich Core Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Saanich Core attractions

Uptown Center

9.0/10 (84 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Uptown Center during your stay in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

NZ$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

NZ$29
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$28
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

NZ$207
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

NZ$202
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure

Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure

NZ$91
per adult
Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure
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Our pick of the best Saanich Core Hotel Deals

Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$247
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,532 reviews)
"It was worth staying there"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Accent Inns Victoria

Accent Inns Victoria

3 out of 5
3233 Maple St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$323 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$323
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice staff, room was good"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Accent Inns Victoria
Welcoming 3 br house with WiFi in Victoria

Welcoming 3 br house with WiFi in Victoria

Victoria BC
The price is NZ$533 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$533
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Thank you for hosting us! Everything was as expected. One thing to note, it would be nice to have a fan or two as the house gets very warm. Other than that, everything was great. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Welcoming 3 br house with WiFi in Victoria
Character Loft Close to DT & Uvic

Character Loft Close to DT & Uvic

victoria BC
The price is NZ$458 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$458
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"We needed a place to sleep and that's what we got! It was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

Character Loft Close to DT & Uvic
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is NZ$936 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$936
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,865 reviews)
"Room Services is detall. As my experience ONCE for every room cleaning but Fairmont Came up for get ready for customs Bed time in evening time. Let me feel nice and warm by caring like my family"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is NZ$463 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$463
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,814 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed rooms. I’d definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
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Our guide on where to stay in Saanich Core

Find the best Saanich Core areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

Downtown Victoria

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.

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.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich Core Travel Guide

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