Saanich West Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich West
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.
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.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Top hotels in Saanich West
Fairmont Empress
"Our overall experienced was amazing! From the hotel staff,their service and food was fantastic! We really enjoyed our anniversary stay at this Hotel.Very memorable and lovely"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"Great spot for our girls weekend! Walkable to most things and the hotel was clean and offered some nice perks like juice/water station with snacks. The breakfast was a good variety and changed up the days we were there."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Convenient location, close to stores and restaurants. Staff are friendly. Well maintained and clean."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Loved the suite, with balcony! Very clean. Staff very helpful. Enjoyed the 18th floor restaurant for breakfast buffet, both days. The hot tub and pool, which we used, were also nice and clean!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
"Nice comfy place relatively close to Victoria downtown"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
"Been traveling for many decades at various “high end” venues. OBBH is bar none in the elite class!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
