Saanich Core
Victoria
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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.
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 on the Victoria Clipper
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
From Vancouver: Seaplane flight to Victoria with Bus & Ferry Return
From Victoria: Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac Boat
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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 Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
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- Uptown Center
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Sooke Harbour
- Government Street
- Royal BC Museum
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Chinatown
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Hatley Castle
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
- Royal Roads University
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Beacon Hill Park
- Cadboro Bay
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Mary Winspear Centre
- Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal