Bay Centre is often visited by travelers to Downtown Victoria. But this shopper's paradise shouldn't be your only stopover around this part of town. University of Victoria is nearby and worth exploring.

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Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Inner Harbour

$366

per person

Feb 13 - Feb 15

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Victoria (YYJ)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,502 reviews)

The room was dated but clean. The staff was courteous. The bed was too bagged for our comfort. They charged 25$ for parking, but we thought it was included.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Downtown Victoria

Save 100% on your flight

$628

per person

Mar 12 - Mar 16

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Victoria (YYJ)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,139 reviews)

Staff were friendly and location was great

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria

Burnside

$616

per person

Mar 12 - Mar 16

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Victoria (YYJ)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

The room was good and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Bay Centre

Tours & day trips

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Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Private 5 Hour Tour of Butchart and Butterfly Gardens

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

Free cancellation available

Wildlife & nature

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Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

Free cancellation available

Reviews of Bay Centre

4.3

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

13

4 - Good

19

3 - Okay

4

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Needed new luggage due to a broken handle and there is a Hudson Bay Department Store in Bay Centre that had a selection.

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