Saanich West
Victoria
Visit Saanich West
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria BC: 3 Hour Expedition Catamaran Whale Watching Tour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Top hotels in Saanich West
Fairmont Empress
Absolute perfection.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Was sooooo 👍
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
They added hooks in the bathrooms and provided first aid after a fall. Nice suites with great amenities, nice Christmas decor plus friendly local shuttle.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Clean room, good service
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Beautiful building, helpful staff, great suite with well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable bed and room.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Strathcona Hotel
Parking was easy, the room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed both the Sticky Wiket and Big Bad John’s.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
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.
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 Victoria Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
