Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
Stay near popular Saanich Core attractions
Things to do

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Top hotels in Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
"I like everything was clear and clean comfortable"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Accent Inns Victoria

Fairmont Empress

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Great location for the tourist section on the waterfront. Beautiful rooms and lobby, very clean. We did not eat there, but the staff was nice and helpful. The only downside was that the window could not be fully blocked from light infiltration so the outdoor lights shone around the edges right into ..."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Sandman Hotel Victoria
"Hotel was good for location. Staff was friendly. Rooms have been updated and were clean and comfortable. There is a homeless problem in the parking lot at times. This no fault of the hotel, but just to be aware. They do try to get them to move along. Overall a good hotel for the price."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Saanich Core

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.

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.

James Bay
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.

Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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


















