Rock Bay Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Craigdarroch Castle
Walk in the footsteps of one of Canada’s richest families at this castle that would look at home in the Scottish Highlands.
Activities
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Hip & Hidden Chinatown + Old Town Food Tour Victoria
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
From Vancouver: Seaplane flight to Victoria with Bus & Ferry Return
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Other neighbourhoods around Rock Bay
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Bastion Square and Chinatown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown Victoria
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Victoria Police Historical Society Museum.
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 MayFair Shopping Centre and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Sooke Harbour
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Beacon Hill Park
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Cook Street Village
- Miniature World