Royal Bay Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Activities
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.
Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
James Bay
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.
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
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Sooke Harbour
- Royal BC Museum
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Hatley Castle
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Royal Roads University
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Beacon Hill Park
- Cadboro Bay
- MayFair Shopping Centre