Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
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.
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Things to do
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Top hotels in Saanich Core
Red Lion Inn and Suites
After we paid at the front desk, they told us that the elevator was broken. We refused to walk up to the third floor with our luggages since we're old. Then they offered a suite on the 4th floor with extra charge for it. I don't understand what they were thinking. Anyways we got a room on the first ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
Amazing! Love the ducks
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Fairmont Empress
Room is clean. Staff is great.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Very nice place.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Breakfast buffet was great. Bedroom was clean. Parking was very convenient.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Selected this hotel because of advertised valet parking as I am partially disabled, only to find as I arrived that the "new owners haven't set up the insurance for valet parking yet". Luckily enough got a spot in the underground parking very close to elevator, but then my key card didn't work in ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
