Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city
Victoria showing street scenes, a small town or village and signage
Lower Johnson Street featuring a ruin
Victoria showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Victoria featuring a city, street scenes and a house

Popular places to visit

Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

4.5/5(23 reviews)

This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Government Street
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

3.5/5(11 reviews)

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown
Victoria which includes heritage architecture

Lower Johnson Street

Shop at independent boutique stores, enjoy free live music and dance performances and see historical buildings at this popular downtown Victoria street.

Lower Johnson Street
Bay Centre

Bay Centre

During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Bay Centre. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Bay Centre
Bastion Square

Bastion Square

Learn about the local history of Victoria when you take a trip to Bastion Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bastion Square
Miniature World

Miniature World

5/5(1 review)

Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.

Miniature World

Activities

A Taste of Victoria Food Tours

Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

AU$109
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

AU$18
Per adult
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria, BC

Whale Watching Tour in Victoria, BC

AU$181
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria, BC
Hear stories about the oldest Chinatown in Canada

Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria

AU$131
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

AU$74
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
From Victoria: Foot Passenger Ferry to Port Angeles, WA

From Victoria: Foot Passenger Ferry to Port Angeles, WA

AU$34
Per adult
From Victoria: Foot Passenger Ferry to Port Angeles, WA
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Our pick of the best Downtown Victoria Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$349 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$349
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,656 reviews)
"Stay was excellent except for the sofa bed in our suite very uncomfortable would recommend to stick with beds only!"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$250 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$250
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,806 reviews)
"Very clean. Nice staff. Great 18th floor restaurant."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto
3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC
The price is AU$219 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,882 reviews)
"Awesome location and close to restaurants."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hotel Rialto
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
4.5 out of 5
623 Courtney St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$239 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Great service Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
1234 Wharf St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$307 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Really nice and clean. Loved the laundry and kitchen!"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
642 Johnson St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$165 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location in downtown Victoria. Very clean and staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Victoria

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North Park

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

North Park
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
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Fernwood

While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.

Fernwood
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Songhees

When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Songhees
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

4.5/5(24 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.

James Bay
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Victoria West

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Victoria West enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Westside Village Shopping Centre is worth a stop.

Victoria West

Downtown Victoria Travel Guide

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