Burnside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf Park
Take a walk around the delightful gardens of this charming park and then explore a vibrant waterfront area of colorful houseboats, cafés and restaurants.
Activities
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Our pick of the best Burnside Hotel Deals
Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was good and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Robin Hood Inn & Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, clean and well stocked breakfast! The complimentary kayaking was great!! Pet fee seemed unnecessary and high ($30 extra for night). Overall a decent spot.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Zed Victoria
Fun place to stay. Breakfast restaurant is amazing. My place to stay when coming to Victoria
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Arbutus Inn
Everything was perfect. Especially the recommendation to go to Spoons Diner across the street for breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
Have not had breakfast. Staff are very friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel
It is a great hotel and price was good. Restaurant right downstairs
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Burnside
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.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
