Rockland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Rockland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216865-Craigdarroch-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Craigdarroch Castle showing château or palace and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46919-Craigdarroch-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Art Gallery of Greater Victoria featuring a garden and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46904-Art-Gallery-Of-Greater-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Art Gallery of Greater Victoria which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46907-Art-Gallery-Of-Greater-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Craigdarroch Castle showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46921-Craigdarroch-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
![Craigdarroch Castle showing a castle and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46918-Craigdarroch-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Government House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0dd83e04fffbd7f316c41838bd3718b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Government House
Learn about the local history of Victoria with a stop at Government House. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
![Art Gallery of Greater Victoria showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46917-Art-Gallery-Of-Greater-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Visit this gallery to find work by well-known Canadian artists and a large collection of Asian art, and to see street exhibitions by emerging local artists.
![Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216970-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40385-Government-Street-Bastion-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47571-Royal-British-Columbia-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Activities
![Empress Hotel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2171840/76799b5d-2fa4-4c2e-a192-b68d1d29ff46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver->Victoria Tour | Visit Craigdarroch Castle and Butchart Garden Private
![Incredible Walking Tour For Couples in Romantic Victoria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3397926/33289ebc-9a71-4d02-ab6c-11277d405b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Incredible Walking Tour For Couples in Romantic Victoria
![Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278175/176fb7a0-f582-4bf6-af76-0caca49e52da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
![One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/502873/cd5bb8a5-478e-434f-b47a-684f7fced1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
Our pick of the best Rockland Hotel Deals
![The Craigmyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6555300/6555233/42a3b84d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Amethyst Inn at Regents Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23060000/23056600/23056505/58faa73b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/5edf86b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/04361c91_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Grand Pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/788700/788618/095f9b84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891200/891160/7f74f199_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rockland
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Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
![Beacon Hill Park showing general coastal views and kite surfing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216315-Vancouver-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Fairfield
Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Beacon Hill Park while you're exploring the area.
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North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
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Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
![Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40361-Chinatown-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216968-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Sooke Harbour
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Hatley Castle
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Cadboro Bay
- MayFair Shopping Centre