Cordova Bay Travel 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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
COMBO Victoria City Tour & Butchart Gardens & Entry Tix
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
Pedicab Tour of Victoria from Cruise Ship Terminal
Top hotels in Cordova Bay
![Red Lion Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921100/921052/34e82440_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Beachfront paradise!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941000/33940945/56ecb918_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/04361c91_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Hotel Grand Pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/788700/788618/095f9b84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/5edf86b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Hotel Rialto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3007400/3007314/d92a98ab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Cordova Bay
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Gordon Head
If you're spending some time in Gordon Head, Mount Douglas Park and Lambrick Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Mount Douglas Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Saanich West
Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Gorge -Tillicum Area
While Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and Uptown Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.