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

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Top hotels in Songhees

Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
Great location close to downtown and cycling/running routes.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Room was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Best service ever
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Wonderful service and people who work there! Super friendly, kind- absolutely amazing service! I will definitely stay there again! Thank you so much for everyone working there- particularly Keith and Herb, and the other gentleman who retrieved my car for me (so sorry/ can’t remember his name)… You ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Clean room, very sweet and kind staff (Malahat was so lovely), also the stickey wicket that is attatched to this hotel has very good food, would highly reccomend a visit there. Great location, even in November we walked almost everywhere we wanted to go. Highly reccomend this hotel, the price was ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Songhees

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.

Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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.

Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.



