Title: Saanich East Travel Guide: Best of Saanich East, Victoria Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saanich East](https://expedia.co.uk/Saanich-East-Victoria-Hotels.0-n553248635976397858-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Victoria](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Victoria.d4138.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Victoria](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Victoria.d4138.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Saanich East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saanich-East.d553248635976397858.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saanich East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saanich-East.d553248635976397858.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saanich East Travel Guide ## Victoria ![Victoria_UniversityofVictoria_6072293-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072293/e2d7557e-feca-4a1f-b111-dde1892b7cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Victoria_UniversityofVictoria_6072293-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072293/e2d7557e-feca-4a1f-b111-dde1892b7cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397858/83941d3c-7b2f-4b32-aa4a-a1a86ef5fa72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Park is 188 hectares in size with over 21 kms of trail to explore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394623/fa30b0fb-ffd1-4885-a0d9-d95607297b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of my favourite spot in Victoria BC Rocks and trees along the shore line ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394623/bde300bb-21ba-4a19-bfe6-f0a35ad0ab8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saanich East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Victoria travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria.dx4138) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Victoria_UniversityofVictoria_6072293-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072293/e2d7557e-feca-4a1f-b111-dde1892b7cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Victoria-Saanich-East.d6072293.Attraction) ![The largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976397858/83941d3c-7b2f-4b32-aa4a-a1a86ef5fa72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Douglas Park Mount Douglas Park is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Douglas-Park-Victoria.d553248621563219325.Attraction) #### Uplands Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Oak Bay at Uplands Golf Club. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uplands-Golf-Club-Saanich-East.d553248621563219326.Attraction) #### Lochside Regional Trail Explore the great outdoors at Lochside Regional Trail, a lovely green space in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lochside-Regional-Trail-Victoria.d6283113.Attraction) #### Cedar Hill Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Victoria at Cedar Hill Golf Course. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cedar-Hill-Golf-Course-Saanich-East.d553248621532864167.Attraction) #### Mount Tolmie Park Mount Tolmie Park is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Tolmie-Park-Saanich-East.d553248621563219321.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49265321/01739d99-7ca2-4617-91e3-42008ee0abfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket £16 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/royal-bc-museum-admission-ticket.a49265321.activity-details) ![Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47537222/3fdf33f8-59ea-4e54-ae8c-702928ce1cbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour £37 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pickle-pub-crawl-in-victorias-inner-harbour.a47537222.activity-details) ![Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688559/b5a9d05e-4868-4e23-9da6-2e905bd58209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murder-mystery-detective-experience-in-victoria-bc.a50688559.activity-details) ![Ghostly Walks guide Kirby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384407/396226b4-e942-4a68-9a1e-368813ddefc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria £13 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghostly-walking-tour-in-victoria.a1384407.activity-details) ![Bastion Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47505672/78cadeda-d487-4a37-90f8-82eeb5758882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/iconic-obscure-walking-tour-in-victoria.a47505672.activity-details) ![Victoria Bites & Sights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46397607/3f13e8de-ac8c-4892-ab1f-38fe10b025b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun) £45 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-bites-and-sights-walking-ferry-winter-sat.a46397607.activity-details) [See all activities in Victoria](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Victoria.d4138.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Saanich East ![Beautifully appointed suite is on a gorgeous, secluded, quiet Oceanfront street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23281100/23281096/e78ec128_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautifully appointed suite is on a gorgeous, secluded, quiet Oceanfront street Victoria BC Stay at this golf holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal ... 10/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews) The hosts were excellent- thinking of our needs and communicating with us as needed- not too much or too little!We had our first breakfast food waiting for us, as well as snacks for our stay. The kitchen and the whole studio was beautifully furnished, and the area around the location was ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=23281096&PinnedHotelID=23281096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=23281096&PinnedHotelID=23281096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) ![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/f5130908_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairmont Empress 721 Government St Victoria BC £156 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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! (2,591 reviews) Great stay as always but we were disappointed to find the pool was closed as we had specifically phoned and asked and were told it would be open on Jan 28 so we booked for Jan 30 and it was still closed. Construction delays happen of course, but still disappointing, as we would have chosen a different ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=8478&PinnedHotelID=8478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) ![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/2e1a526b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites 740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC £111 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,557 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location! Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=7677&PinnedHotelID=7677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) ![Hotel Grand Pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/788700/788618/87251da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St Victoria BC £115 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,245 reviews) Hotel was clean, and staff was respectful. 10/10 location as well Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=788618&PinnedHotelID=788618&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) ![Huntingdon Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4500/4424/dc19b8c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Huntingdon Hotel and Suites 330 Quebec Street Victoria BC £102 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,932 reviews) The staff wasn’t professional and not friendly either Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=4424&PinnedHotelID=4424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397858) ![Inn at Laurel Point ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5087/624f4f08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St Victoria BC £112 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,519 reviews) The entrance is very nice, we stayed at the laurel wing, the older part, needs some updating. But glad we can bring our pet cat to stay with us. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Gordon-Head.dx553248635976394623) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oaklands While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Trail and Royal Athletic Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Oaklands.dx553248635976397171) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220905/7199230c-381f-4016-8470-bd3437cdb609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hillside-Quadra-Downtown-Blanshard.dx553248635976399831) ![Colorful Flower Display in a Canadian Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400916/b6076f2c-fe5a-42c8-85ce-a775d7e5c906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fernwood While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Fernwood.dx553248635976400916) ![Government Street featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253629/98c9d4db-be95-47df-b2fa-9f8fa847848f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Burnside Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in the area. 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