Saanich Core
Victoria

Visit Saanich Core
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

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Top hotels in Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Always a pleasent stay at the red lion.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Accent Inns Victoria
Staff courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Fairmont Empress
Excellent experience with a Fairmont Club room - spotless, comfortable, extremely friendly and helpful staff, good food
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Excellent location close to all tourist sights. Wonderful lounge with friendly staff. Comfy room. Good health club, - most staff super friendly, except for one bossy man. Great pool and hot tub.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
I love this hotel. Great location, excellent staff, food in both restaurants was delicious, maintenance staff were very helpful when needed.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
👍👍👍👍👍
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

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.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

