Saanich West Travel Guide
Victoria
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Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
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.
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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
Things to do
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Top hotels in Saanich West
Fairmont Empress
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
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel was clean, and staff was respectful. 10/10 location as well
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Room was clean and servicing of it was quick and unobtrusive. Breakfast was more than we expected. Have decided we are too old for stairs in a room though.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
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.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Anja at the service desk was 10/10 for service, felt taken care of during my whole stay
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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.
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.
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.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Fan Tan Alley and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
