Oaklands Travel Guide
Victoria
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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Top hotels in Oaklands
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Lovely hotel, the room was clean and comfortable. Location is great and in walking distance to everything. Staff are amazing, we left an item behind and they found it for us and were so helpful. We will definitely stay again when we return to Victoria.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Fairmont Empress
Enjoyed our stay very much! Everything was first class, considering the hotel's age, and history of engineering. Friendly staff, as well as the shop keepers throughout the city. Cleanliness everywhere with Great restaurants and views.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very nice
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
One of the best places I have stayed. The staff was great, the location was in walking distance to cool historic sites, and the breakfast was amazing! :)
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Looks like room had been renovated recently and looks great
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Oswego Hotel
Loved our stay so much ! Clean , convenient, and luxurious. There was nothing that could have improved our stay . Absolute perfection!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oaklands
Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
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.
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in the area.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.
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.
