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

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

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

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

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

Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Nothing out of the ordinary, ok for one night."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Accent Inns Victoria
"The room was very clean, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only downside was that the room faced the main road, so there was quite a bit of traffic noise. The air conditioner was also quite loud when it turned on and off, which made it a little difficult to sleep."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Character Loft Close to DT & Uvic

Fairmont Empress
"very nice"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
"Had a signature suite. I had informed the front desk that the room wasn’t thoroughly cleaned and the fridge was left with leftover box of chicken bones. They stated they would send someone to clean the room so we left and came back, they straightened the room bedding and replaced towels but again…..the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
"We stayed in room 412 right above the restaurant facing the water. We had a patio with lovely views. While the hotel is clean and the rooms are nice, there are no extras like water provided in the rooms. For $600+ CAD per night I found that surprising. There is a water bottle filling station in the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 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.

Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Sooke Salmon Charters while you're in town.

Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.



















