Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia: the 5 best neighborhoods, ranked

Updated October 28, 2026 · Ranked by Axel from research, its own hotel reviews and recent rates · How we rank

Stay in Old Town & Chinatown for a first visit, food or nightlife: it combines walkable sightseeing with Victoria’s strongest restaurant and shopping mix. Choose James Bay for family routines and quieter evenings, or Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street for waterfront landmarks and conventions. Gorge Road East is the budget pick, provided you’re happy using buses rather than walking downtown.

Victoria’s main choice is between downtown convenience, James Bay’s residential calm and outer areas that require more travel; Axel ranks each by how easily you can reach sights, what’s nearby, hotel quality and choice, value for money and, most importantly, the character of the place itself.

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Best picks by trip

#1 of 5
Old Town & Chinatown
heritage lanes · Chinese-Canadian history · independent shops · wine bars · late dinners
8.4/10
Choose historic streets and better evenings over guaranteed quiet.
Old Town leads for nearby dining, strong hotels and historic character, with easy sightseeing access; value is middling and late-night quiet less reliable.
Getting around
8.5
On your doorstep
8.3
Hotels
8.6
Value
6.0
Axel’s verdict
8.8
Stay around lower Johnson, Wharf and Fisgard streets for Victoria's strongest mix of heritage lanes, independent shopping and evenings out. Market Square and Fan Tan Alley give daytime wandering a focus, while nearby restaurants range from Chinese bakeries to wine-led dinner rooms. This feels less ceremonious than the harbourfront.
It is not the quiet choice: pubs, music and late diners make the exact street and room position matter. I would pick it for food-focused or LGBTQ+ nightlife trips, but send light sleepers and families seeking a calmer evening routine toward James Bay.
Best for
nightlifefood loversshoppingLGBTQ+ travelers
Skip it if
You need reliable early-night quiet; You prefer residential streets
Getting around
Walk Old Town and the harbour; 11, 70/72 and 95 serve nearby Douglas Street stops; YYJ: 87/88 to 72, with limited direct 72A trips; walk from YWH's downtown terminals.
After dark
Government, Wharf and lower Johnson remain social after dinner; ask for a room away from pub entrances and live-music venues.
Where to look
Lower Johnson and Pandora. Heritage shops, courtyard stops and Chinatown dining suit travelers who want their days and evenings within walking distance.Wharf Street by Bastion Square. Waterfront walks meet historic lanes here; a useful starting point for sightseeing and downtown dinners on foot.Government Street at Courtney. Choose the southern downtown edge for easy harbour access, shops and restaurants rather than being beside Chinatown.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $143 a night
See all 6 hotels in Old Town & Chinatown, ranked
#2 of 5
Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street
harbour promenade · landmark architecture · visitor-facing · convention base
7.8/10
The easiest all-round base for a first Victoria visit.
Harbour landmarks, excellent access and distinctive surroundings put it second, but hotels offer weaker value than elsewhere.
Getting around
8.6
On your doorstep
7.5
Hotels
7.6
Value
1.8
Axel’s verdict
9.3
This is the easiest Victoria base to recommend: the harbour promenade, Parliament Buildings and Royal BC Museum sit close together, while Humboldt Street puts you beside the conference centre and slightly back from the waterfront crowds. You can build most city days around walking rather than deciding where to park.
The trade-off is a distinctly visitor-facing atmosphere, especially around Government and Belleville streets. Stay here for a short first visit, an easy car-free weekend or a convention; choose James Bay if residential calm matters more, or Old Town if you want your evenings to revolve around bars.
Best for
first-time visitorsbusiness trips and conventionsluxury travelerstravelers without a car
Skip it if
You want a residential rather than visitor-focused setting; Bar-hopping is the main event
Getting around
Walk to harbour sights; use 2/5 on Douglas or 70/72/95 at Legislature Exchange; YYJ: 87/88 to 72 via McTavish, with limited direct 72A trips; YWH terminals are walkable.
After dark
Harbour strolls and illuminated Parliament keep evenings active; expect dining and sightseeing rather than a concentrated club scene.
Where to look
Government Street at Belleville. The harbour promenade and museum are close together here, making this the straightforward choice for a short first visit.Humboldt Street by St. Ann's. Historic grounds between downtown and Beacon Hill Park suit walkers who want green space alongside sightseeing.Blanshard Street at Burdett. An inland downtown base suits travelers prioritizing walkable restaurants and sights over a waterfront setting.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $248 a night
See all 5 hotels in Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street, ranked
#3 of 5
James Bay
heritage houses · village errands · coastal walks · residential evenings · park access
7.5/10
Residential calm without giving up Victoria's waterfront and downtown.
Residential character, strong hotels and central access earn third place; fewer doorstep restaurants and weaker value hold it back.
Getting around
8.5
On your doorstep
5.1
Hotels
8.2
Value
4.1
Axel’s verdict
8.6
James Bay gets the balance right if you want Victoria without staying in its busiest visitor streets. Menzies Street supplies everyday cafés and groceries; Fisherman's Wharf, Dallas Road and Beacon Hill Park give walks a purpose. Locals answering car-free visitors repeatedly recommend it because you can live a little like a resident and still reach downtown.
The catch is that James Bay stretches well beyond the harbour: a waterfront address near Dallas Road means longer walks to downtown dinners and regional buses. Choose it for families, couples and quieter stays; skip it if bar-hopping is your evening plan.
Best for
familiescouplesa quiet stay
Skip it if
You want nightlife immediately outside; You dislike walking back from downtown
Getting around
Use 2/5 along Menzies and walk to the harbour; YYJ: 87/88 to 72, then walk or local bus, with limited direct 72A trips downtown; YWH: walk or short taxi ride.
After dark
Mostly residential and subdued after dinner, with pub pockets around Menzies rather than a late-night entertainment strip.
Where to look
Belleville Street by the ferries. Best for ferry arrivals and harbour sightseeing, with downtown accessible on foot rather than by car.Laurel Point to Fisherman's Wharf. Waterfront paths and wharf dining suit travelers who enjoy making the walk itself part of the day.Government Street near Beacon Hill Park. Heritage streets and nearby parkland suit slower-paced stays while keeping downtown within walking reach.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $183 a night
See all 6 hotels in James Bay, ranked
#4 of 5
Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East
urban road corridor · waterfront pockets · paddling access · bus-based stays
5.5/10
A workable bus-based compromise, not the classic Victoria stay.
The strongest value and workable bus access help Gorge Road East, but limited doorstep choices and less distinctive surroundings leave it fourth.
Getting around
6.4
On your doorstep
1.7
Hotels
6.0
Value
6.5
Axel’s verdict
6.1
Gorge Road East is an urban road corridor with pockets of waterfront, not a continuous waterside village. Around Harriet and Washington streets, the attraction is access to the Gorge and a less tourist-dominated routine. It can suit paddlers and visitors happy to use the bus rather than walk downtown for every meal.
I would treat this as a practical compromise, not a substitute for James Bay. Room position matters beside the road, and residents describe different evening experiences along the corridor. Cycling plans also need flexibility: Galloping Goose upgrades bring phased closures and detours during 2026–2028. Skip it if an effortless evening stroll downtown matters.
Best for
travelers on a budgetsports fans
Skip it if
You want downtown dinners within an easy stroll; You expect uninterrupted waterfront paths
Getting around
Route 11 runs along Gorge Road to downtown; local waterfront walks are the draw; YYJ: taxi or 87/88 to 72, then 11; YWH: taxi or reach the downtown 11 stops.
After dark
Residents report quiet around Harriet but more mixed experiences farther east toward Douglas; do not assume the whole corridor feels identical at night.
Where to look
Gorge Road East at Washington. A practical starting point near Cecelia Ravine's cycling corridor; trail users should expect signed detours during the current closure.Harriet Road waterfront edge. Small waterside green spaces suit travelers wanting a local walking stop rather than downtown's sightseeing bustle.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $123 a night
See all 3 hotels in Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East, ranked
#5 of 5
Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway
suburban gateway · recreation trips · roadside shopping · car-friendly planning
3.9/10
Stay west for West Shore plans, not downtown sightseeing.
Reasonable hotels and some value cannot overcome poor downtown access and sparse doorstep options; stay here for West Shore plans.
Getting around
0.4
On your doorstep
1.0
Hotels
6.4
Value
5.3
Axel’s verdict
5.4
Around Colwood Corners, Island Highway and Goldstream Avenue, this is a suburban gateway rather than a walkable Victoria sightseeing base. Royal Roads and Hatley Park are nearby, and the West Shore's recreation facilities make it useful for an activity-led stay. Thetis Lake is another reason to be west of town, but it is an outing, not a doorstep lakefront.
Stay here when your plans are mainly on the West Shore and you have a car. For repeated trips into downtown Victoria, the extra travel becomes the defining trade-off, even with the 95 RapidBus. Skip it for a short, car-free first visit.
Best for
sports fanstravelers on a budget
Skip it if
This is a short, sightseeing-led first visit; You want a car-free evening routine
Getting around
Use the 95 at Colwood Exchange on Island Highway; a car helps for dispersed attractions; YYJ: taxi or 87/88 to 72 to 95 via Uptown; YWH: taxi or 95 from downtown.
After dark
Expect dispersed, suburban evenings rather than a downtown street scene; plan on the 95 or a taxi for a night out in Victoria.
Where to look
Goldstream Avenue near Kristina Place. Choose this eastern Goldstream stretch for a suburban West Shore base, not Langford's more concentrated downtown restaurant strip.Wale Road at Island Highway. Colwood's town-centre road junction suits practical West Shore trips rather than evenings wandering Victoria's historic streets.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $155 a night
1. 1. SoLo Suites8.7 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood8.2 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway, ranked

How Axel ranks neighborhoods

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Getting around (20%): How many of the city’s most-visited sights are within easy reach, plus a direct train to the airport.
On your doorstep (15%): Places to eat, drink and see within a 10-minute walk, counted from OpenStreetMap.
Hotels (20%): Axel’s own reviews of the hotels here, and how many good ones there are to choose from.
Value (10%): Hotel quality for the money, from the rates Axel saw in the last 30 days, against the city as a whole.
Axel’s verdict (35%): How good a base it is for a visitor, from research into guides, forums, transit and local news.

Researched October 28, 2026 to rubric v0.2; rates from the 30 days before. Inside each neighborhood, hotels are ranked by Axel's take, Axel's own review score for what each hotel is.

Questions travelers ask

Is Old Town or the Inner Harbour better for a first visit to Victoria?

Old Town & Chinatown ranks first for a first visit, combining heritage streets, independent shops and the strongest nearby dining mix with walkable harbour access. Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street is the runner-up if your days revolve around the Royal BC Museum, Parliament and waterfront. Choose Old Town for fuller evenings; choose the harbour for a more landmark-focused routine.

Where should families stay in Victoria?

James Bay is the best family base, with groceries and cafés around Menzies Street, residential evenings and walks toward Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road and Fisherman’s Wharf. Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street comes second for keeping major sights close together. Check the exact James Bay address: staying farther toward Dallas Road means longer walks to downtown meals and regional buses.

What is the cheapest good area to stay in Victoria?

Gorge Road East is the budget pick: typical rates are below the city median, and it offers the strongest value among these areas. The compromise is limited nearby dining and bus-based sightseeing. Old Town & Chinatown ranks second for budget trips and is the stronger central alternative, combining below-median typical rates with better hotels and much more within walking reach.

Where should I stay without a car, and how do I get there from the airports?

Old Town & Chinatown ranks first without a car, narrowly ahead of Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street. From Victoria International Airport, the listed bus connections use 87/88 to 72, with limited direct 72A trips downtown; there is no airport rail. From the downtown seaplane terminals, both areas are walkable. Check current bus schedules before choosing your airport connection.

Is Old Town & Chinatown a good base if I’m not interested in nightlife?

Yes—Old Town & Chinatown also leads for food, shopping and first visits, so nightlife need not be the reason you stay. Fan Tan Alley, Market Square and heritage streets give daytime wandering a focus. The drawback is potential noise from pubs, music and late diners. Request a room away from venues, or choose James Bay if reliable quiet matters more.

Where should I stay for a convention at the Victoria Conference Centre?

Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street is the first choice for conventions, with Humboldt Street beside the Victoria Conference Centre and harbour sights close enough for breaks between commitments. Old Town & Chinatown is a close runner-up for stronger hotel scores and more evening dining choices, while keeping the venue within walking reach. James Bay follows for a quieter central stay.

Is Colwood or Langford a good base for sightseeing in downtown Victoria?

Not for a typical short sightseeing trip: Colwood and Langford rank last because repeated downtown travel outweighs their hotel value. The 95 RapidBus connects the West Shore with downtown, but a car helps with dispersed attractions. Stay west when Royal Roads, Hatley Park, recreation facilities or Thetis Lake outings dominate your plans—not simply as a substitute for a central Victoria base.

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Victoria, British Columbia hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area	Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights	Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights	Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights	Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving	Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
5★ from	$535	$555	$505	$1,296	$582
4★ from	$251	$250	$191	$416	$193
3★ from	$250	$241	$172	$476	$217
1–2★ from	$180	$183	$134	$341	$149
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown	$535	$555	$505	$1,296	$582
4★ SoLo Suites · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$289	$361	$258	$630	$268
4★ Hotel Grand Pacific · James Bay	$378	$302	$275	$676	$275
4★ The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$251	$250	$191	$416	$193
3★ The Parkside Hotel & Spa · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$521	$450	$454	$1,234	$496
3★ James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites · James Bay	$250	$241	$172	$476	$217
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown	$420	$406	$403	$967	$415
1–2★ Robin Hood Inn & Suites · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$180	$183	$134	$341	$149
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$339	—	$252	$665	$282
1–2★ Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$257	$282	$214	$551	$255

December 2026

Hotel / area	Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek	Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights	Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights	Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights	Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas	Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights	Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
5★ from	$438	$609	$502	$499	—	—	$840
4★ from	$179	$223	$196	$196	$464	$195	$279
3★ from	$173	$181	$173	$170	$535	$275	$297
1–2★ from	$162	$185	$178	$180	$453	$206	$290
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown	$438	$609	$502	$499	—	—	$840
4★ SoLo Suites · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$246	$295	$232	$256	$728	$321	$393
4★ Hotel Grand Pacific · James Bay	$254	$282	$282	$309	$778	$316	$477
4★ The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$179	$223	$196	$196	$464	$195	$279
3★ The Parkside Hotel & Spa · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$438	—	—	—	—	—	—
3★ James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites · James Bay	$173	$181	$173	$170	$535	$275	$297
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown	$371	$386	$395	$420	$1,222	$560	$627
3★ Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$304	$397	$294	$309	$727	$319	$482
1–2★ Robin Hood Inn & Suites · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$162	$185	$178	$180	$453	$206	$290
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$223	$253.50	$239	$246	$672	$315	$390
1–2★ Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$170	$226	$254	$247	$601	$289	$347

January 2027

Hotel / area	Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights	Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek	Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights	Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights	Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend	Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
5★ from	$545	$438	$499	$502	$707	$494
4★ from	$198	$170	$184	$186	$264	$185
3★ from	$173	$172	$173	$172	$258	$173
1–2★ from	$234	$171	$191	$184	$266	$183
5★ The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · Old Town & Chinatown	$545	$438	$499	$502	$707	$494
4★ SoLo Suites · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$249	$270	$270	$290	$419	$295
4★ Hotel Grand Pacific · James Bay	$315	$296	$312	$319	$463	$296
4★ The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$198	$170	$184	$186	$264	$185
3★ The Parkside Hotel & Spa · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	—	$420	—	—	—	—
3★ James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites · James Bay	$173	$172	$173	$172	$258	$173
3★ Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · Old Town & Chinatown	$305	$301	$302	$310	$460	$303
3★ Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$321	$253	$255	$284	$410	$246
1–2★ Robin Hood Inn & Suites · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East	$234	$171	$191	$184	$266	$183
1–2★ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway	$270	$215	$210	$208	$329	$237
1–2★ Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street	$266	$182	$256	$281	$371	$274

Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia: featured hotels

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa · 5★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $212 a night in the next 30 days. attentive boutique service and spotless rooms for a walkable couples' city break
The Parkside Hotel & Spa · 3★ · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street · from $215 a night in the next 30 days. spacious self-catering suites with laundry and substantial family-friendly facilities
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites · 3★ · James Bay · from $86 a night in the next 30 days. the strongest savings here, with friendly service, historic character and included parking
Robin Hood Inn & Suites · 1–2★ · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East · from $49 a night in the next 30 days. unusually useful budget extras: breakfast, parking and complimentary e-bikes
SoLo Suites · 4★ · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway · from $115 a night in the next 30 days. full kitchens and in-suite laundry for independent, longer West Shore stays
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites · 3★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $176 a night in the next 30 days. apartment-sized waterfront suites with kitchens and balconies for families or longer stays
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites · 3★ · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street · from $120 a night in the next 30 days. suite space, helpful service and an indoor pool for less than most here
Hotel Grand Pacific · 4★ · James Bay · from $124 a night in the next 30 days. extensive athletic facilities and harbourfront convenience opposite the passenger ferries
The Vic, an Ascend Collection Hotel · 4★ · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East · from $70 a night in the next 30 days. updated motel-style comfort with free parking and family-friendly games space
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria - Colwood · 1–2★ · Colwood & Langford – West Shore Gateway · from $109 a night in the next 30 days. included breakfast, covered parking and a small indoor pool for West Shore trips
Hotel Rialto · 3★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $112 a night in the next 30 days. personal service and air-conditioned boutique comfort near Chinatown's shops and restaurants
Fairmont Empress · 4★ · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street · from $194 a night in the next 30 days. harbourfront history and special-occasion atmosphere, with downtown sights close on foot
Inn at Laurel Point · 4★ · James Bay · from $154 a night in the next 30 days. waterfront walks and warm service, with larger Erickson Wing rooms worth considering
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown · 3★ · Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East · from $67 a night in the next 30 days. an indoor pool and dry saunas for a practical, car-based Gorge stay
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel · 3★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $96 a night in the next 30 days. helpful staff and practical kitchen-suite options in the downtown shopping and dining core
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour · 4★ · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street · from $181 a night in the next 30 days. dependable full-service comfort with an indoor pool near the conference centre
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA · 4★ · James Bay · from $162 a night in the next 30 days. renovated waterfront rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool and a useful local shuttle
Swans Brewery, Pub and Hotel · 3★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $117 a night in the next 30 days. spacious heritage suites with full kitchens beside Chinatown
Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour · 1–2★ · Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street · from $79 a night in the next 30 days. the lowest-cost walkable base here, with useful fridges, microwaves and selected kitchenettes
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites · 3★ · James Bay. included hot breakfast and kitchen-suite options near the passenger ferries
Strathcona Hotel · 3★ · Old Town & Chinatown · from $86 a night in the next 30 days. a cheaper central base for travelers who want nightlife on-site
Days Inn - Victoria On The Harbour · Unrated · James Bay. harbourfront ferry convenience with free first-come parking

Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia by trip

Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for first-time visitors: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for families: James Bay
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for couples: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for nightlife: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for food lovers: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for travelers on a budget: Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for luxury travelers: Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for business trips and conventions: Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for travelers without a car: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for a quiet stay: James Bay
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for sports fans: Gorge Waterway – Gorge Road East
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for museums and culture: Inner Harbour & Humboldt Street
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for shopping: Old Town & Chinatown
Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia for LGBTQ+ travelers: Old Town & Chinatown

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Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia: the 5 best neighborhoods, ranked

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