Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
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.
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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
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
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Top hotels in Saanich Core
Red Lion Inn and Suites
The room was good. Had a mini fridge and a microwave. Had plates and cutlery, tea towels and dish cloths. No continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
We had a double queen bed room for 4 nights, one mattress was broken, but when brought to their attention it was fixed within the hour. Everything was clean, lots of parking. Close to a mall and park, animals were also allowed. Great location!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Fairmont Empress
Paid for 2 rooms with king beds. When we got there the rooms were not ready til after 6 pm. One room had 2 queens and no other king bed were available with that room being much less nice compared with the room with the king and yet paid full price over $400 each
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Love the Huntington Manor. The rooms are clean. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast buffet is always delicious. I always stay here when in Victoria. The location is close to everything Downtown.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
The rooms are small, but clean. We didnt use the kitchenette, but it had what was needed for simple meals.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Arbutus Inn
Efficient and professional front desk staff. Temperature control in the room is not working but they had an air conditioner that helped with cooling. The parking lot is small so carefully park your car.
Reviewed on 26 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.
