Saanich Core
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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.
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.
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.
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 on the Victoria Clipper
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria
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Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and Gorge Vale Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bastion Square and Chinatown.
More to Explore
- Uptown Center
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Royal BC Museum
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Government Street
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Sooke Harbour
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Chinatown
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Beacon Hill Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Royal Roads University
- Victoria Royal Theatre
- Cadboro Bay
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
- Olympic View Golf Club