Saanich West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.

Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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.

Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.

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.
Activities

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Our pick of the best Saanich West Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
Spacious well appointed room. Comfortable bed but came home with bruised shins from repeatedly hitting bed frame. Best location near attractions, shops and restaurants. Disappointed both pool and hot tub closed for renovations. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Our puppy was very warmly welcomed and given a welcoming package. It was fun and nice to receive :)
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Great hotel in a great location. Very accommodating in meeting special needs.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Great location in a quiet corner just off the main shopping areas of downtown Victoria>
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria
Staff was courteous. Pillows and pull out couch were awful. Couch very hard and the pull out bed terrible. Vehicle was broken into in parking lot right in front of the hotel
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Super Clean and tidy! The best ever!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

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.


