Esquimalt Travel Guide

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Esquimalt
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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour

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
Royal BC Museum featuring interior views

Royal BC Museum

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

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

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

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

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 BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$301
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

AU$337
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

AU$212
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Victoria by Seaplane & Ferry

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return

AU$456
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

AU$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
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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$520 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$520
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,213 reviews)
"We had such a great time staying here. The hotel’s exterior is obviously breathtaking and they spare no expense for the flowers and beauty as you walk up. The lobby is equally breathtaking. We stayed in 2 different rooms by choice in different sections. The history of this hotel is described on the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,360 reviews)
"Bad parking"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$398 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$398
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,494 reviews)
Excellent Hotel. Very Nice Room
"Fantastic Hotel. We had a signature room which was large and very comfortable. Great staff, very accommodating and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 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$411 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$411
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,268 reviews)
"great hotel, both restaurants had great food"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$381 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$381
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,678 reviews)
"The place was very nice and comfortable. Staff and services were great. Breakfast buffet is incredible! Only issue I had was with safety. We had the suite with bed upstairs and bathroom downstairs. They really need to put some small motion sensor lights on the stairs. Going down in middle of the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

2 out of 5
2401 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC
The price is AU$248 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$248
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Saanichton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,732 reviews)
"Had a Great stay for 1 night. No complains, good room and comfy bed"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
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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 showing a marina and a coastal town

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 showing 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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