Gorge -Tillicum Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gorge -Tillicum Area
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf Park
Take a walk around the delightful gardens of this charming park and then explore a vibrant waterfront area of colorful houseboats, cafés and restaurants.
Activities
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Our pick of the best Gorge -Tillicum Area Hotel Deals
Robin Hood Inn & Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, clean and well stocked breakfast! The complimentary kayaking was great!! Pet fee seemed unnecessary and high ($30 extra for night). Overall a decent spot.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
Have not had breakfast. Staff are very friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel
It is a great hotel and price was good. Restaurant right downstairs
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Fairmont Empress
Didnt have breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Yes, clean, efficient and courteous staff. Would stay there again. Well located for the downtown.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gorge -Tillicum Area
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in 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.
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
Saanich West
Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
