Oaklands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
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.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Oaklands Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
"Splendid facility , immaculately clean with an extraordinary helpful staff that never stopped asking us if we needed anything else. Gold Level service allowed us a sumptuous free breakfast and an afternoon snack bar that substituted for dinner a number of times. We swam in the Health Club pool every ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
"Other than rowdy guests the stay was everything we were expecting/wanted."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Staff were great, room was clean and a decent size. Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"It was very close to Main Street. Nice access to main touristy area."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
"Loved the location. Hotel was perfect ."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"This hotel is in a great location, close to all the tourist spots, lots of great restaurants. It’s old grandma charm. I loved that the windows opened to get fresh air in the room. The bed was comfortable and Floyd's was a great spot to have breakfast. I would stay again for sure."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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.
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.
