Esquimalt Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

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
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
Royal BC Museum featuring 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
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(23 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 showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and night scenes

British Columbia Parliament Building

4.5/5(21 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

3.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Chinatown

Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

AU$223
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens

AU$318
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC

AU$177
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

AU$33
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
Victoria: Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks, and Ferry

Victoria: Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks, and Ferry

AU$79
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks, and Ferry
Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA

AU$176
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
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Our pick of the best Esquimalt Hotel Deals

Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$287 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$287
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
"Nice hotel, a little over priced. Not the best historic hotel we have stayed at but overall, nice"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel Grand Pacific
4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$236 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,641 reviews)
"Outstanding customer service at the hotel for 4 nights. Constantly felt like staff and management went above and beyond expectations for us, as just “regular people”. When I reached out to customer service after having our departure flight cancelled at the airport gate, we were offered an upgraded ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

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 AU$251 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,806 reviews)
"Very clean. Nice staff. Great 18th floor restaurant."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Red Lion Inn and Suites
3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$138 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,103 reviews)
"Satisfied with our stay"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto
3.5 out of 5
653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC
The price is AU$219 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,876 reviews)
"Great location, super affordable. Staff were attentive and supportive."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Hotel Rialto
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
4.5 out of 5
623 Courtney St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$230 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Very very clean. Excellent location. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Esquimalt

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Victoria West

4/5(1 area review)

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 Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and Uptown Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

4.5/5(24 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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