Gulf Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mayne Island which includes waves
Mayne Island which includes waves
Government Street featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Old Port Quebec City featuring a city as well as an individual male
British Columbia Parliament Building featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and a park

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 Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 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
C51DMA Viewpoint looking towards suburbs of Victoria BC Canada. Fairfield. Sunny calm summer morning. Calm seas blue skies

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 Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

Fairfield
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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
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is 5.292.548 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
5.292.548 ₫
6.200.599 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (2,552 reviews)
Didnt have breakfast.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is 3.587.909 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
3.587.909 ₫
4.203.593 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (3,153 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is 3.501.239 ₫ per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
3.501.239 ₫
4.102.127 ₫ total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (2,505 reviews)
No free breakfast but the menu was good.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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! (3,200 reviews)
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 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! (329 reviews)
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

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Mariner's Loft

Mariner's Loft

4 out of 5
118 Rainbow Rd Salt Spring Island BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ganges Marina and Spa by Lenice are ...
Mariner's Loft
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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