Esquimalt Travel Guide

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Esquimalt
Esquimalt

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
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
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(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
Goldstream Provincial Park

Goldstream Provincial Park

You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Goldstream Provincial Park

Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$308
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens

AU$341
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$227
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$26
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

AU$227
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

AU$278
per adult
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
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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$402 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$402
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June
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! (2,059 reviews)
"I really wanted to be overly impressed by this hotel. Empress did impress in ways, like the dining and the staff, it was unimpressive in other ways. Beds were ok, linens nice, and pillows excellent.Traffic was noisy on the Hombolt rd side. We had two rooms and our second room was missing amenities, ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Fairmont Empress
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 AU$360 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$360
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,114 reviews)
"10:25 • Safari I LTE 57) Review your stay ★ Excellent Share a review for this property* The Hotel Grand Pacific was a luxurious stay on my 4 week mostly camping road trip. The hotel staff allowed me to check in a couple of hours early which gave me a much needed chance to clean up before exploring ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 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 AU$341 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
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! (2,152 reviews)
"The Chateau Victoria was centrally located and within easy walking distance to Inner Harbour, shops and restaurants. Beds were super comfy and rooms were very nice."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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$271 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
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! (3,313 reviews)
"The front desk is very friendly and helpful. As he notice I book the room because of the kitchen pictures, he upgrade my unit to suite without extra charge."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$399 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$399
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,560 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was great. We booked 2 rooms and our rooms were well appointed. The location is right across from the inner harbor and ferry terminal. The buffet breakfast is quite good. Staff were very accommodating. The only drawback was the construction going on during the ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Strathcona Hotel
Strathcona Hotel
3 out of 5
919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$235 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,453 reviews)
"The room was impressively clean!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Strathcona Hotel
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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 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

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 Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.

Burnside

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