Saanich Core Travel Guide
Victoria
Visit Saanich Core
Popular places to visit
University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Saanich Core
Red Lion Inn and Suites
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Accent Inns Victoria
"Lovely hotel with friendly staff! Love the ducky in the room. The hotel is fantastic. As a side note, Bin 5 is the restaurant right by the hotel. Only service dogs are allowed even for the patio. I thought it is dog friendly and this is part of the reason for staying at the hotel which is dog friendly. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Fairmont Empress
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"Overall a decent stay. The room was equipped with almost everything we needed for our stay. Unfortunately our room was slightly run-down (baseboards pulling from the wall, questionable stairs leading to the loft). As we travelled with suitcases, it would have been nice to have a dresser on the loft ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
"Clean room Will look amazing once upgrades are finished."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Arbutus Inn
"Really good"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich Core
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.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
