Gulf Islands

Travel Guide

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Government Street featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city
Old Port Quebec City featuring a city as well as an individual male
British Columbia Parliament Building featuring heritage architecture, a fountain and a garden
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Where to stay in Gulf Islands

Victoria which includes a city, street scenes and a house

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(796 area reviews)

Downtown Victoria boasts a lively atmosphere with movie theatres, stage theatres, hotels, and various dining options. Explore tourist attractions like Bastion Square, Centennial Square, and the historic Chinatown.

Downtown Victoria
Victoria Harbour featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbor

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.

Inner Harbour
Victoria showing a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(513 area reviews)

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.

James Bay
The largest urban forest on the Saanich Peninsula.

Saanich East

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course.

Saanich East
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Saanich West

While there might not be top attractions in Saanich West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center.

Saanich West
Beacon Hill Park showing kite surfing and general coastal views

Fairfield

5/5(31 area reviews)

Residential community featuring low-rise apartments and single-family homes, Fairfield boasts ocean waters perfect for wind surfing and para-sailing. Enjoy scenic views at Clover Point, and explore Cook Street Village's cafés, boutiques, and grocery stores.

Fairfield
Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
9775 First St, Sidney, BC
The price is SAR 485 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 485
SAR 549 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sidney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"Convenient & walk ability"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1175 Beach Dr, Victoria, BC
The price is SAR 996 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
SAR 996
SAR 1,167 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Customer service was wonderful! The lobby was beautiful. The pool location is gorgeous, overlooking the ocean. I really liked the heated bathroom floors and the Nespresso machines. The bath products smelled good and were lovely. The bathtub was perfect, with good back support."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
849 Verdier Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC
The price is SAR 732 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 732
SAR 827 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brentwood Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We had a good time"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
3.5 out of 5
315 Robinson Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Mistaken Identity Vineyards ...
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"Overall, really loved the cottages, it was quiet, peaceful, and convenient location, just a few minutes from the Grange. Units are very nicely laid out. Only unpleasant thing about my stay was that on 1st night, there was no water pressure in the showers. It was fixed on 2nd night but nevertheless, ..."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
Garden cottage
Garden cottage
saltspring island
Stay at this cottage in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Weston and Ruckle Provincial Park are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Very nice little cottage
"This was a very cute little place to stay. Very clean, quiet and beautiful property. Area is a little isolated and the access road is a bit bumpy for a low car."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Garden cottage
Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature
Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature
North Saanich
Stay at this vacation home in Sidney. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Kitkatla Longhouse are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
A sweet quiet property
"Loved being out under the stars in a quiet location, with a forest to walk!"

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Peaceful 1 BR Hideaway on 1 Acre w/ Pond, Near Ferry, Airport & Nature
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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