Saanich West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saanich West
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.

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

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

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer

Vancouver to Victoria - Coach Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best Saanich West Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
One of the best experience I had in a hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Every thing was great! Was able to get early check in and staff were wonderful!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Property is aging, room was so hot, even with heat turned off. Overall lovely weekend, doorman Herb is excellent, so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks and service was great at Clive’s and Vista 18
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Great room and view. Very clean and easy check in. My only negative is WARM. The room was very warm. There was a fan provided but it was noisy when sleeping.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was Excellent!! We loved the division between the living and sleeping area. The kitchenette was fantastic and allowed us to save on eating out, we ate most of our meals in the room. The staff were all very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Inn at Laurel Point
Everything was perfect. I will be going back
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West

Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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.

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

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.
Saanich West Travel Guide
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Beacon Hill Park
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Langford Lanes

