Royal Bay
Victoria
Popular places to visit
![Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216970-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing street scenes, a house and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40385-Government-Street-Bastion-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/47000/47571-Royal-British-Columbia-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![British Columbia Parliament Building which includes an administrative building, heritage architecture and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46896-British-Columbia-Parliament-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes a coastal town and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40444-Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Victoria showing a city, a house and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40361-Chinatown-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Things to do
![Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278175/176fb7a0-f582-4bf6-af76-0caca49e52da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
![One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/502873/cd5bb8a5-478e-434f-b47a-684f7fced1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
![Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278185/ba075329-b124-49c0-8700-0038c2d8271d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
![Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4487059/cef16057-870d-4ba4-88c7-530a5b158652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
![A Taste of Victoria Food Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2217751/1a39d491-74ae-478a-8576-88984d8e0de5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
Top hotels in Royal Bay
![Brand New Seaside Home in Royal Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93240000/93239400/93239352/1652193d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024
![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/5edf86b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/04361c91_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![Hotel Grand Pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/788700/788618/095f9b84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891200/891160/7f74f199_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Red Lion Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921100/921052/34e82440_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Royal Bay
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Esquimalt
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Esquimalt Gorge Park and Saxe Point Park while you're in town.
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Bear Mountain Resort
Though Bear Mountain Resort may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear Mountain Golf Club and Goldstream Provincial Park.
![Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40443-Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216968-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.