Oaklands
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.

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

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Top hotels in Oaklands

Hotel Grand Pacific
Room was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Room was cleaned multiple times. Staff was very helpful. Location is amazing. The property itself is Iconic
Reviewed on 11 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

The Oswego Hotel
None
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands

Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

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

Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in 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.

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.

