Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
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.
Royal BC Museum
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.
Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
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.
Government Street
Government Street is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
British Columbia Parliament Building
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.
Fisherman's Wharf Park
Fisherman's Wharf Park 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.
Top hotels in Saanich Core
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Friendly staff, V Lounge is dated but great, Jade Fountain restaurant is convenient and good food
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
First time we stayed there, excellent we can stay again, if they can provide breakfast will be perfect!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Fairmont Empress
Didnt have breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Yes to both questions
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
It is a clean, modern hotel with nice gym and swiming pool.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
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
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
