Saanich West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saanich West
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Saanich West Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
"Very elegant hotel overall. The room was small and we could hear people staying in the next room. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is good."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"The staff was very friendly. They stood our bags until the room was ready. The location is excellent very close to the ferry. There was a lot of construction going on at the ferry terminal which we were aware of. The room was clean and well appointed with kitchen accessories for cooking we're staying ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Air conditioner was not working properly"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"We wanted a location that was in easy walking distance to downtown Victoria BC and the more we explored, the more we realized that the location is ideal. The hotel was quiet, our room was spacious, the linens were very good quality, the bed was very comfortable, there was access to paid parking spaces. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
"Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious and clean room. The carpet was a bit worn and could use replacing, but apart from that, great value for the money. If you enjoy walking, you can get right into the city centre in less than half an hour. This was my second stay, and I'd stay again."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
"We enjoyed our stay! Everything exceeded our expectations. We loved the oceanfront pool. Rooms were very clean and nice. Sauna with oceanview window was amazing!"
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
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.
