Esquimalt Travel Guide

Victoria

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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4/5(32 reviews)

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

4/5(17 reviews)

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

4/5(18 reviews)

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

฿6,351
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

฿7,032
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

฿4,603
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

฿6,064
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

฿1,160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

฿4,603
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
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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 ฿6,820 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿6,820
฿7,990 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (2,327 reviews)
"Loved everything, no complaints. Can't wait to come back"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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! (3,460 reviews)
"Clean, very nice, very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿5,068 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,068
฿5,938 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (2,351 reviews)
Great place
"Great location. Lovely hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,929 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿4,929
฿5,775 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (2,705 reviews)
"All was going well until the room cards could not be programmed. Rest pc, mgr assist, another rep help. Not the card and not the tech. Room was not set up right. Oh well. Got a different room on a lower floor."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,414 reviews)
"Hotel is situated in a great position, not too far from the centre. Clean and comfy"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Hotel Rialto
Fairways Hotel on the Mountain

Fairways Hotel on the Mountain

2.5 out of 5
1376 Lynburne Pl, Victoria, BC
The price is ฿3,911 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,911
฿4,537 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,210 reviews)
"Big rooms.. great balcony"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Fairways Hotel on the Mountain
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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 Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.

Burnside

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