Saanich Core Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saanich Core
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Saanich Core Hotel Deals
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"I had an issue before arriving and ended up on crutches and in a wheelchair. Staff were super accommodating and helpful to switch us rooms and help us out at check in and check out!! Will stay again for sure"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
"everything great"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Welcoming 3 br house with WiFi in Victoria
"Quick and easy access to all parts of Vicotria. No frills but no problems either!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Fairmont Empress
"We got checked in and left for a few hours came back. They had done a full turn down service brought fresh ice, and water in our rooms. Remade the beds just a phenomenal experience. All of the staff were above and beyond. They were so helpful and wonderful and accommodating highly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
"The best parts of this hotel are the location and the attached restaurant. Well cared for. The rooms are a little bit on the smaller side. Our room had a step up into the bathroom. I don’t know if they all do that. Good parking. We could walk everywhere we intended to go. We didn’t know that hotel ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
"This is our go to place while we are in Victoria, quiet and understated with a terrific morning cafe for coffee each morning. The Aura restaurant is wonderful they do everything well breakfast, lunch and dinner, make sure to try their cocktails especially the Salted Caramel Old fashion. Cheers"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Saanich Core
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.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
