Victoria West Travel 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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Our pick of the best Victoria West Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Victoria West
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.
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.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
- Westside Village Shopping Centre
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Royal BC Museum
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Cadboro Bay
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
- Lower Johnson Street