Royal Bay
Victoria
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer
Top hotels in Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
Initially we didn’t have the room ready on time (4pm). The room we eventually got was below our expectations for a Fairmont. But the manager took note of that and replaced it with probably one of the best rooms they had.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Excellent location, walking distance for everything. Great room space, pet friendly, amazing pool. Lobby was busy, no sitting room while waiting for room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
The staff at the hotel were excellent!! Incredibly friendly and helpful. We were especially impressed with how they were so accommodating with the use of the hotel shuttle. The hotel's team made our New Year's Eve incredible!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
clean, fair price, convenient locarion
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Very large house accommodation that our family enjoyed. Large island, living room and table for entertainment.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
it was in the perfect location and the party at the sticky wicket was a great New Year’s
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
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.
Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring the area.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
