Rock Bay Travel Guide
Victoria
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.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Top hotels in Rock Bay
Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Fairways Hotel on the Mountain
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rock Bay
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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.
- Victoria Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Government Street
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Hatley Castle
- Royal Roads University
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Cadboro Bay
- Beacon Hill Park
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre