Saanich West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saanich West
Popular places to visit
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.
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
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 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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
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.
Activities
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Our pick of the best Saanich West Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
A good reminder of what grand old hotels can be.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
W xx
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Great stay!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Most amazing room. WHAT A SUPRISE! I know I went a little extra booking a nice room, but WOW! So, good, nice view, comfortable and spacious, very courteous staff all around! Thank you!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room and safe environment. My bf really liked the coffee machine downstairs.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
Had a great stay everything was perfect
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail 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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial 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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Market Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
