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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
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
All of the staff was very friendly. The room was beautiful and the turn down service was a nice touch. I want to stay here again.
Reviewed on 2025/11/17
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very comfortable, clean.
Reviewed on 2025/11/17
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Did not have free breakfast and breakfast I paid for was good.
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Great
Reviewed on 2025/11/18
Strathcona Hotel
The staff were amazing. Very helpful and friendly. The room was very quiet,clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Was pleasantly surprised at how convenient the location was to everything we wanted to see. Room was large, well maintained. Only negative was had to pay for parking in their lot. Was not aware of this until we checked in.
Reviewed on 2025/11/19
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.
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 Bastion Square and Chinatown.
Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.
