Saanich West
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.

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

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.

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

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Victoria BC: 3 Hour Expedition Catamaran Whale Watching Tour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Top hotels in Saanich West

Fairmont Empress
The pillows were terrible... everything else was absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Great staff great room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Convenience to walk around in the city
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Staff and room was bith great
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Staff were amazing
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
We would absolutely stay here again. Though the building is older, we found it to be clean and in good repair. We loved the amenities (pool, pool table, games) and the location. Having a kitchen in the suite is a must for us, so we loved that, too! ALL staff we encountered were lovely and so ...
Reviewed on 16 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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

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.

