Royal Bay
Victoria
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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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 BC on the Victoria Clipper
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2025
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Southern tip of Vancouver Island hosts Esquimalt, a municipality with a rich naval history and heritage sites like Craigflower farmhouse and schoolhouse. Explore the area along the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.
Bear Mountain Resort
While Bear Mountain Resort isn't home to many top sights, Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
James Bay
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
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.
Songhees
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria 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.
- Victoria Harbour
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Royal BC Museum
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Government Street
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Sooke Harbour
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Chinatown
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Hatley Castle
- Royal Roads University
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Cadboro Bay
- Beacon Hill Park
- Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Olympic View Golf Club
- Uptown Center
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal