Burnside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Burnside Hotel Deals
Arbutus Inn
Great front desk agent, and the staff were very nice, it's a little dated but overall very clean great beds!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Room was very clean, loved the little kitchenette and was able to cook a few times and have room for food in the fridge. The hottub was disappointing due to it needing a good clean and the water really causing a gross brownish scum when the jets were turned on.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Robin Hood Inn & Suites
This is an older motel with outside corridors. Location is excellent either way access to walking areas and the gorge. The property needs cleaning up on paths and outside areas too s have been upgraded. Breakfast is continental style but adequate.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Was a good location for us as we wanted to force ourselves to walk downtown- easy 35 minutes Room was clean, older hotel but being nicely upgraded Restaurant and Bar/Grill onsite 👍
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Zed Victoria
We had such a great stay, we were already discussing staying here the next time we are on the island!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
It's a motel with long-term tenants as well. Avoid it if you have extra bucks. If you love motels with common balconies and a loud pub and wayward smokers, this is your GO TO.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, 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.
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.
