Saanich Core
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
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 Saanich Core

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Great beds and pillows. Best staff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Accent Inns Victoria
Great n
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Fairmont Empress
Great place
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
This was the third time staying here and there wont be a Fourth. Being put on the 1st floor AT THE BUSIEST Part of the Hotel In Front Main Street??... and seems the Hotel was managed allot better than it is now. I was born and raised in Victoria so will make sure a advise my friends to Suggest another ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
It was perfect for shat we needed. It would have been nice to have robes to go to the hot tub. Elevator is way too small for carts.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Arbutus Inn
Comfortable and quiet, and the location worked well for us.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

