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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
Things to do
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Top hotels in Saanich West
Fairmont Empress
Absolutely! My wife and I will be back!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Excellent location, walking distance for everything. Great room space, pet friendly, amazing pool. Lobby was busy, no sitting room while waiting for room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
When I arrived for check in, they advised me that my room had been cancelled, however, I insisted that I did not cancel my reservation, they further checked my reservation, and the issue was fixed. I had no free breakfast, it was not included with my room. My washroom sink was plug in, however, they ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sandman Hotel Victoria
clean, fair price, convenient locarion
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Very large house accommodation that our family enjoyed. Large island, living room and table for entertainment.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Strathcona Hotel
it was in the perfect location and the party at the sticky wicket was a great New Year’s
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saanich West
Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.
Saanich Core
While Saanich Core isn't home to many top sights, Uptown Center and MayFair Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 there might not be top attractions in Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.
