Vancouver Island Travel Guide

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British Columbia Parliament Building featuring heritage architecture, night scenes and a garden
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Sooke featuring a sunset and a pebble beach

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Where to stay in Vancouver Island

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 Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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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.

Esquimalt
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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
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is 6.314.295 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
6.314.295 ₫
7.397.705 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,205 reviews)
"Close to everything. Check in was easy. The room was clean. Even the pool. Will definitely come back again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel Grand Pacific
4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is 5.203.991 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
5.203.991 ₫
6.096.997 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,241 reviews)
"Good location. Walking distance to major attractions. Rooms are a bit old. No microwave in the room."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is 8.889.914 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
8.889.914 ₫
10.415.423 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,114 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Fairmont Empress
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 3.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,928 reviews)
"The staff was excellent, the amenities were great.close walk to downtown Victoria ,would recommend this place."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Reef Point Cottages
Reef Point Cottages
3 out of 5
1012 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 hot tubs. Popular attractions Terrace Beach and Little Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (578 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, kitchen, sofa comfortable Spiral staircase was a bit noisy when used, and felt a little Undersized."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Reef Point Cottages
Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins
Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins
3 out of 5
277 Boardwalk, Reef Point, Ucluelet, BC
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ucluelet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Terrace Beach and Little Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
"Couldn’t lock the doors when I left. Could not contact person in charge until 10 am"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Wild Pacific Waterfront Cabins
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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