Saanich West
Victoria
Visit Saanich West
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.
Saanich West Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
The upgrade to GOLD was well worth it. Lovely amenities in the Gold Lounge - breakfast, snacks, evening appetizers and desserts. Excellent staff that anticipated needs.
Reviewed on 2025/12/19
Hotel Grand Pacific
Clean, comfortable room, soaker tub and a veranda. What a lovely place to stay. It is in a great location, with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2025/12/17
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Nice
Reviewed on 2025/12/19
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Really enjoyed our time in the well laid out suite. Kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the cozy robes. Easy to walk to the gorge and the Galloping Goose trail to downtown.
Reviewed on 2025/12/21
Inn at Laurel Point
It was great. Clean as always.
Reviewed on 2025/12/21
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Very warm and inviting hotel with friendly staff. Love the ambiance and walkability. It is my number 1 choice of places to stay in Victoria.
Reviewed on 2025/12/19
Other neighborhoods around Saanich West
Gorge -Tillicum Area
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Saanich Core
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saanich Core and surrounding area, you can visit Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
