Saanich Core
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
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)
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Victoria Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure with Sightings Guarantee
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Saanich Core Hotel Deals
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, amenities, price. Recommended.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Accent Inns Victoria
Room was clean and let my expectations. Friendly staff. Loved the capachino in the main lobby
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Fairmont Empress
Excellent experience with a Fairmont Club room - spotless, comfortable, extremely friendly and helpful staff, good food
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Nice hotel and great location.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Property is aging, room was so hot, even with heat turned off. Overall lovely weekend, doorman Herb is excellent, so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks and service was great at Clive’s and Vista 18
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Nice clean room, comfy bed and beautiful view of the harbour.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Saanich Core
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 Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Songhees
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf.