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.

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.
Activities

Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Our pick of the best Burnside Hotel Deals

Sandman Hotel Victoria
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Robin Hood Inn & Suites
The breakfast room and the overall feel. Clean rooms, awesome staff, excellent breakfast choices. We love going there. This is our 2nd year and looking forward to a 3rd year.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
Clean facilities, adequate bathroom. Only gripe was one tiny bar of soap for use. Other than that, excellent service and was even given the option to be able to check in around 1pm.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Zed Victoria
Great friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Arbutus Inn
Property was clean and the room was really nice and comfortable. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. Also close to restaurants and Mayfair Mall. About a 5 minute drive. Would recommend a stay here. Price was great.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean and courteous staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Burnside

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.

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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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

