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
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

Things to do

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

£153
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

£163
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

£113
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Picture 1 for Activity Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

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

£92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

£131
per adult
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

£112
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
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Top hotels in Esquimalt

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is £177 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£177
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (2,205 reviews)
"Close to everything. Check in was easy. The room was clean. Even the pool. Will definitely come back again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hotel Grand Pacific
4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is £170 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£170
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (2,241 reviews)
"Good location. Walking distance to major attractions. Rooms are a bit old. No microwave in the room."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is £290 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£290
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,114 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Fairmont Empress
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC
The price is £183 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£183
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (2,609 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
2401 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC
The price is £114 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£114
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,559 reviews)
"Very nice and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
4 out of 5
146 Kingston St, Victoria, BC
The price is £205 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£205
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The view was amazing"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
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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 Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.

Burnside

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