Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Victoria
Popular places to visit

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Miniature World
Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.

Bay Centre
During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Bay Centre. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Lower Johnson Street
Shop at independent boutique stores, enjoy free live music and dance performances and see historical buildings at this popular downtown Victoria street.

Bastion Square
Learn about the local history of Victoria when you take a trip to Bastion Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Rialto
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Strathcona Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria

Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.

Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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.
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