Esquimalt Travel Guide

Victoria

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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
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Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
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University of Victoria

Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

University of Victoria
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
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Royal Jubilee Hospital

If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.

Royal Jubilee Hospital
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

Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

฿695
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Bright orange, black and white Butterfly at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

฿488
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

฿348
per adult
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿3,460
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Victoria Bites & Sights

Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

฿1,950
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿382
per adult
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Esquimalt

Rosemead House

Rosemead House

4 out of 5
429 Lampson St Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,088 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿6,088
฿7,062 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
One of the nicest rooms we’ve ever stayed in.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Rosemead House
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,711 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿6,711
฿7,863 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,617 reviews)
Service from the staff was exceptional

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC
The price is ฿4,638 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿4,638
฿5,434 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,578 reviews)
Such great staffs Did not make us feel like second class because I’ve booked thru Expedia like soooo many hotel do !

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is ฿4,981 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿4,981
฿5,835 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,298 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿3,869
฿4,598 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,959 reviews)
Excellent location; great staff; comfortable room.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
623 Courtney St Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,750 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿5,750
฿6,737 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,320 reviews)
Friendly staff and very comfortable room.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
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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
Beautiful Panoramic View from an Aerial Perspective of Residential neighborhood in front of Gorge Park. Taken in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

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
Panoramic View of the Songhees and Downtown Areas on Victoria's Inner Harbour

Songhees

When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, 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 Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 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 Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour
Government Street featuring a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

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.

Burnside

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