Gulf Islands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Where to stay in Gulf Islands

Downtown Victoria
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.

Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring the area.

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

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

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.

Fairmont Empress
Didnt have breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
No free breakfast but the menu was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Everything was thought of to make our stay perfect. Great, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Some confusion aboyt charges which was uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
The cottage design was beyond expectation,,was clean but we left it cleaner, lower bedroom sheets had aweful staining that should never been on the bed, we received replacement sheets promply. It was new years and the fireplace would not work and the request for help was ignored,or didn't get passed ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Mariner's Loft
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.

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

University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour 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.

Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.

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.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Government Street
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Ganges Marina
- Beacon Hill Park
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Saltspring Marina
- Uptown Center
- Salt Spring Island Visitor Centre
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
- Bay Centre
- Crofton Ferry




