Royal Bay
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.
Royal Bay Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Good
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
Hotel Grand Pacific
Nice hotel. Clean room. Very courteous staff. The seasonal gingerbread house competition in the lobby was fun to see.
Reviewed on 2026/1/3
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Overall very good location and good hotel.
Reviewed on 2025/12/30
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Cleanest, thanks
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Room was fantastic, location was excellent, and every staff member we talked to was amazing. What a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
Strathcona Hotel
Room was so clean and very inviting. All of the bars in the hotel were so fun. From the blues jam, to the Game room pub to Big Bad Johns, we had so much fun.
Reviewed on 2025/12/30
Other neighborhoods around Royal Bay
Esquimalt
Southern tip of Vancouver Island hosts Esquimalt, a municipality with a rich naval history and heritage sites like Craigflower farmhouse and schoolhouse. Explore the area along the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.
Bear Mountain Resort
While Bear Mountain Resort isn't home to many top sights, Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gorge -Tillicum Area
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
James Bay
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
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.
Songhees
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victoria Harbour and Chinatown.
