Vancouver Island Travel Guide
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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 Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

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

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
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Reef Point Cottages
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
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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.

Chesterman Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Chesterman Beach during your travels in Tofino? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

Parksville Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Parksville Beach during your travels in Parksville? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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.

Wickaninnish Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Wickaninnish Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Long Beach. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Hit the slopes in Courtenay with a visit to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Parksville Beach
- Royal BC Museum
- Wickaninnish Beach
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Government Street
- Cox Bay Beach
- Ganges Marina
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Vancouver Island University