Esquimalt Travel Guide

Victoria

Esquimalt
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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Victoria Harbour
Royal BC Museum which includes interior views

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.

Royal BC Museum
Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Government Street

This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Government Street
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

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 Fisherman's Wharf
British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture

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.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Chinatown

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown

Things to do

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

฿6,426
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

฿6,443
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

฿4,525
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

฿1,181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Picture 1 for Activity Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

฿4,041
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Victoria by Seaplane & Ferry

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return

฿9,669
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
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Top hotels in Esquimalt

Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿9,376 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿9,376
฿10,985 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,215 reviews)
"It was a good visit"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Fairmont Empress
Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,365 reviews)
"Staff friendly. Room clean and comfortable. Parking easy on site FREE"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿7,189 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿7,189
฿8,422 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,497 reviews)
"walkable"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿7,986 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿7,986
฿9,357 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,268 reviews)
"great hotel, both restaurants had great food"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿6,811 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,811
฿8,055 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,684 reviews)
"We really liked the location in the city. The staff was all very nice. One suggestion: starting breakfast around 6:30 in lieu of 7:00. Had to make a reservation for transportation by 7:30 so were too rushed to eat something. Also, we were given the upgrade to a suite room. We felt the stairs were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

2 out of 5
2401 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC
The price is ฿4,643 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,643
฿5,247 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Saanichton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,750 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Esquimalt

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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.

Victoria West
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Gorge -Tillicum Area

While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
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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.

Songhees
Victoria featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(28 area reviews)

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.

James Bay
Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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
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Burnside

Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.

Burnside

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