Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Fisherman's Wharf Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Saanich Core
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Great location, room.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
Staff was excellent and room was clean, spacious & comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Fairmont Empress
We were privileged to stay in a gorgeous suite in Fairmont Gold. We were celebrating Mother's Day and my daughter's birthday. Michael of the Fairmont Gold Desk Team went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. They helped me decorate the room for my daughter's birthday. Room service and restaurants ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Great location, squeaky clean room and excellent service. The breakfast was lovely and the room was well appointed.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Breakfast was great with an incredible view of the city from the 18th floor Staff very friendly Great location and very walkable to all the good places such as restaurants and shopping and tourist sight and parliament and museum and pubs
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
Room was clean. Location is good
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
