The Saanich Peninsula is the finger of land that extends north from downtown. It boasts Victoria [1]’s most famous attraction, Butchart Gardens [2], as well as Victoria International Airport and the main arrival point for ferries from Tsawwassen.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/vancouver-victoria/vancouver-island/victoria
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/vancouver-victoria/vancouver-island/victoria/saanich-peninsula/butchart-gardens