Royal Bay 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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Activities
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Our pick of the best Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
One of the best experience I had in a hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Every thing was great! Was able to get early check in and staff were wonderful!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Property is aging, room was so hot, even with heat turned off. Overall lovely weekend, doorman Herb is excellent, so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks and service was great at Clive’s and Vista 18
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Great room and view. Very clean and easy check in. My only negative is WARM. The room was very warm. There was a fan provided but it was noisy when sleeping.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was Excellent!! We loved the division between the living and sleeping area. The kitchenette was fantastic and allowed us to save on eating out, we ate most of our meals in the room. The staff were all very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
Everything was perfect. I will be going back
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
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.
Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
