Saanich West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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

Victoria's Distillery & Brewery Tasting Experience

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA

Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West

Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.

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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.

Saanich East
If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay 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