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

$1,064

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Victoria (YYJ)

18.4/10 Exceptional! (2,502 reviews)

Convenient for Coho Ferry Friendly reception

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Fairmont Empress

Downtown Victoria

$1,386

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Victoria (YYJ)

18.4/10 Exceptional! (2,409 reviews)

Great place to celebrate special moments. We are just returning from having a wonderful time for mom's 70th. Thank you to all for making out stay so lovely.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Sooke Harbour House

$1,286

per person

Dec 25 - Dec 28

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Chicago (ORD) to Victoria (YYJ)

19.2/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Room was spotless and the staff were great.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Bay Centre

Tours & day trips

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Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Free cancellation available

History & culture

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Royal BC Museum

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

Holiday & seasonal tours

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Shuttle Bus to Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens

Free cancellation available

Reviews of Bay Centre

4.3

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

13

4 - Good

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3 - Okay

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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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