Royal Bay
Victoria
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
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.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Things to do
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer
4-Hour Sailing Adventure on The Strait of Juan de Fuca
Top hotels in Royal Bay
Fairmont Empress
Always wonderful. Classic CP chateau hotel. Lovely!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Good breakfast, clean room. Suite was not really in keeping with expected vibe of hotel. Suspect renovations of suite might have been enhanced by use of interior designer. Hotel has great location. Staff at front desk were very helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
we did not have a kitchen or a bar
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Great location! Amenities a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Moce hotel in an excellent location for experiencing the city as a tourist
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Arbutus Inn
Great front desk agent, and the staff were very nice, it's a little dated but overall very clean great beds!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
