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.
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.
Miniature World
Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.
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
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
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Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
A combination of everything really… location was amazing, staff were all fantastic, amenities were too notch. Will absolute stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
Lovely suite. Everything was great
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Spacious, well equipped, clean & comfortable
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Rialto
clean, friendly staff and all the amenities one could ask for, and a great location tooo
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Strathcona Hotel
The only thing that kind of annoyed me was that the hot water from the bathroom sink takes at least 5 minutes to heat up.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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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 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 Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, 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 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or Victoria Harbour 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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