Oaklands Travel Guide
Victoria
Popular places to visit
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Things to do
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Top hotels in Oaklands
Fairmont Empress
We were privileged to stay in a gorgeous suite in Fairmont Gold. We were celebrating Mother's Day and my daughter's birthday. Michael of the Fairmont Gold Desk Team went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. They helped me decorate the room for my daughter's birthday. Room service and restaurants ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Great location, squeaky clean room and excellent service. The breakfast was lovely and the room was well appointed.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Great location, room.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Breakfast was great with an incredible view of the city from the 18th floor Staff very friendly Great location and very walkable to all the good places such as restaurants and shopping and tourist sight and parliament and museum and pubs
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
Room was clean. Location is good
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
poolside area should have some cubbies for towels and belongings so that people don't tie up a lounger just for that purpose. It was crowded this past weekend and we had to put our stuff on a rock, when there were loungers available, but just holding towels.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in the area.
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
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.
