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.
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.
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.
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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
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
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best Saanich West Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Check in staff were great. Room was lovely
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very nice Hotel. Clean rooms. Pleasant staff. Great location
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Excellent service
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Staff were very friendly and accommodating! Always enjoy my stay here.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
One of my fave places to stay in Victoria. Great customer service, reasonable rates, walkable to the downtown harbor and great restaurant on site. Have stayed here 5+ times in the last few years.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean and the staff was excellent Really enjoyed the location
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West
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.
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.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Market Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
