Saanich Core
Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.
Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.
British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
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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 Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Oaklands
While there might not be top attractions in Oaklands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Royal Athletic Park.
More to Explore
- Uptown Center
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Government Street
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Sooke Harbour
- Royal BC Museum
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Chinatown
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Royal Roads University
- Cadboro Bay
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
- Port Sidney Marina
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
- Lower Johnson Street