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 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or Victoria Harbour 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
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is 3.551.928 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
3.551.928 ₫
4.161.437 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,945 reviews)
Pros: Clean and swift room cleaning daily, great check in, excellent location walkable to all key tourist spots, quiet, great view. Con: old, small tv without streaming capacity, no microwave

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is 4.212.137 ₫ per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
4.212.137 ₫
4.934.940 ₫ total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,441 reviews)
Swimming pool was fab!!

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is 3.716.037 ₫ per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
3.716.037 ₫
4.353.800 ₫ total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,467 reviews)
Everything was awesome. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
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.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC
Stay at this 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 in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,138 reviews)
Good location, quiet and easy to get around

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island

3.5 out of 5
315 Robinson Road Salt Spring Island BC
Stay at this cottage in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Mistaken Identity Vineyards and Salt ...
9/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
The cottage was very clean and nicely decorated. The big miss was kitchen supplies and lacking in blankets

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Cusheon Lake Resort

Cusheon Lake Resort

3 out of 5
171 Natalie Lane Salt Spring Island BC
Stay at this 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! (222 reviews)
Beautiful place great service would recommend to anyone

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Cusheon Lake Resort
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.

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