Visit Gordon Head
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

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Top hotels in Gordon Head

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 Gordon Head

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

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Trail and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

Cordova Bay
If you're spending some time in Cordova Bay, Cordova Bay Golf Course and Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich West
Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.





