Victoria West Travel Guide
Victoria
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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.
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Top hotels in Victoria West
Fairmont Empress
Had a lovely gold level king room in the “old” side of the hotel….room was beautiful except it had a musty old smell to it. Not really unexpected since the hotel is very old but perhaps a little air freshener in the room would make it smell better? The gold level lounge was beyond beautiful and well ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Facility and staff are great, as is the breakfast BUT the in room entertainment = TV is a disaster. There is limited stations with numerous sports stations and no guidance as to what is on the stations. Have never experienced such a poor TV service.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Had a greeat stay staff was very accommodating and nice
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Staff was courteous. Pillows and pull out couch were awful. Couch very hard and the pull out bed terrible. Vehicle was broken into in parking lot right in front of the hotel
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
The Magnolia is in an excellent location in the middle of Victoria, close walk to anything you'd want to do as a visitor, and right near the boat and air terminals. The hotel itself was very clean (probably THE most important aspect of hotels) and the staff were awesome.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Victoria West
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring 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.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
