Royal Bay
Victoria
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.
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Things to do
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
Victoria Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure with Sightings Guarantee
Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very conveniently located. The hotel staff where very friendly and helpful. The only down side is they did not have a lot of food choices for kids.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
This is by far one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to! The cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the pool and hot hub, central location and the room was superb. We stayed at the superior suit and it felt like it was a home away from home. I forgot we were in a hotel with a fully equipped kitchen ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was good and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Was an amazing stay !
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Strathcona Hotel
Loved this hotel. Convenient walk to everything
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Southern tip of Vancouver Island hosts Esquimalt, a municipality with a rich naval history and heritage sites like Craigflower farmhouse and schoolhouse. Explore the area along the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.
Bear Mountain Resort
While Bear Mountain Resort isn't home to many top sights, Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
James Bay
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
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.
Songhees
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victoria Harbour and Chinatown.
