Royal Bay Travel Guide

Victoria

Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Victoria Harbour
Royal BC Museum which includes interior views

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 BC Museum
Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

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

Government Street
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

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.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture

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.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown

Things to do

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

£132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

£96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

£27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

£141
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

£96
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
Picture 1 for Activity Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

£92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
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Top hotels in Royal Bay

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is £133 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£133
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,307 reviews)
"Very nice place overall. Close to all the tourist attractions. Only bad part was no central air conditioning, the portable ac unit was loud."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is £184 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£184
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,284 reviews)
Fantastic Hotel in Victoria
"We arrived prior to our check in time so they took our bags and sent us a text when our room was ready. Allowed us to start enjoying the city instead of just waiting around. The grounds are beautiful, the service excellent, the meals delicious. The bed was very comfortable. Location was convenient ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Fairmont Empress
Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,388 reviews)
"We are very pleased with the hotel and location. The property was conveniently located with good parking."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Fairways Hotel on the Mountain

Fairways Hotel on the Mountain

2.5 out of 5
1376 Lynburne Pl, Victoria, BC
The price is £107 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£107
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews)
"I have stayed there before. Despite the properties financial issues, this is still a spacious and wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Fairways Hotel on the Mountain
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is £159 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£159
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,630 reviews)
"Excellent location on the Inner Harbour, the pool was superb."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
The price is £158 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£158
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,046 reviews)
"We really enjoyed her stay here. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were sure to inform us that our girls could feed the koi fish at certain hours, which I thought was really thoughtful. My twins did in fact feed the koi fish and really enjoyed it. The grounds were kept immaculate and ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay

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Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

Esquimalt
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Bear Mountain Resort

Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.

Bear Mountain Resort
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(28 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

James Bay
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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.

Victoria West
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Songhees

When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Songhees
Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour

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