Gulf Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Government Street featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Gulf Islands
British Columbia Parliament Building featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and a park
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Where to stay in Gulf Islands

Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Victoria
Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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.

Inner Harbour
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(28 area reviews)

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.

James Bay
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Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Saanich East
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Saanich West

Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saanich West
Beacon Hill Park showing general coastal views and kite surfing

Fairfield

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Ross Bay Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

Fairfield
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is 6.259.264 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
6.259.264 ₫
7.333.232 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,195 reviews)
"Booking through expedia made my reservation of "2 people" difficult with the hotel, they were able to put my fiance and I in a room with two full beds, but our preference of one queen/king was unavailable. Not ideal for our trip."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel Grand Pacific
4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is 5.967.200 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
5.967.200 ₫
6.991.172 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,197 reviews)
"We had a beautiful suite facing the harbor. The room was very spacious; the location of the hotel is fantastic; an easy walk to shopping and restaurants. I would stay here again every visit."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 7.899.229 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
7.899.229 ₫
9.254.735 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay. Everything was beautiful. Gold level certainly makes the stay memorable. The staff was great and the food and service, wonderful. 💕"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Fairmont Empress
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The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,922 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Cusheon Lake Resort
Cusheon Lake Resort
3 out of 5
171 Natalie Lane, Salt Spring Island, BC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Cusheon Lake and Salt Spring Vineyards ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Amazing...a 3 star that is 5 star for nature lovers! Log cabins with kitchen and comfortable beds, real fire places with ample free dry wood topped up daily, view of the lake. 2 hot tubs and sauna, free access to plenty of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards any time you want, small but good size quiet ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Cusheon Lake Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Harbour. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Harbour
Butchart Gardens showing a river or creek

Butchart Gardens

5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Butchart Gardens, a lovely green space in Brentwood Bay. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Butchart Gardens
Royal BC Museum which includes interior views

Royal BC Museum

4.5/5(12 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Royal BC Museum during your trip to Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Royal BC Museum
Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

4.5/5(23 reviews)

During your visit to Victoria, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Government Street. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Government Street
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture

British Columbia Parliament Building

4/5(17 reviews)

British Columbia Parliament Building is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(32 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Fisherman's Wharf. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf

Cities near Gulf Islands

Port Alberni which includes a marina

Nanaimo

Victoria

Victoria

Sidney

Sidney

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