Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Victoria Conference Centre
After visiting Victoria Conference Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Victoria Bug Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Victoria Bug Zoo during your trip to Victoria. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Spacious well appointed room. Comfortable bed but came home with bruised shins from repeatedly hitting bed frame. Best location near attractions, shops and restaurants. Disappointed both pool and hot tub closed for renovations. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Staff was very accommodating and understanding. Rooms were very clean and were always tidied up. Property was close to everything downtown and was also close to bus stops so touring the city was easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
The Magnolia is in an excellent location in the middle of Victoria, close walk to anything you'd want to do as a visitor, and right near the boat and air terminals. The hotel itself was very clean (probably THE most important aspect of hotels) and the staff were awesome.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
The hotel and area were wonderful. The only downside was navigating the one way streets and finding the hotel parkade.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The Parkside was perfect for our family trip. Location was great for walking around the city. We loved the pool and the koi fish in the lobby!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Great Location. I keep going back there
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 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.
Downtown Victoria Travel Guide
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