Saanich West
Victoria
Visit Saanich West
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.

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.

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

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.

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.

Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Things to do

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Top hotels in Saanich West

Hotel Grand Pacific
free dessert coupon for birthday
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Recommend
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hot tub was lit
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Yes.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Oswego Hotel
Great room and location to downtown
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West

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.

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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

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

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.

