Oaklands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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

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.

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.

Goldstream Provincial Park
You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Victoria Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks and Ferry

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Our pick of the best Oaklands Hotel Deals

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Arbutus Inn
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands

Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Belfry Theatre.

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.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

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

Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in the area.

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Sooke Harbour
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Beacon Hill Park
- Royal Roads University
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Cadboro Bay
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens