Downtown Victoria

Victoria

A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.
A street lined with colorful buildings, a yellow brick building with a Mountain Equipment Co-Op sign, and a Lower Johnson sign.
A large, abandoned brick building with arched windows and a tree in front.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, a Coca-Cola sign, and a street with pedestrians.
A courtyard with benches, a tree, and a building with a balcony.

Stay near popular Downtown Victoria attractions

A bustling outdoor market with stalls, tents, and a historic building in the background.

Government Street

9.2/10 (7,319 reviews)
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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Things to do

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

S$154
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

S$27
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

S$300
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

S$172
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure

Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure

S$67
per adult
Victoria: Marine Wildlife Guided SUP Adventure
Victoria by Seaplane & Ferry

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return

S$396
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
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Where to stay in Downtown Victoria

Find the best Downtown Victoria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

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.

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.

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.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Sooke Salmon Charters while you're in town.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

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

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
Open Photo by Gemma Goulder

Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Ross Bay Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria