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

Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

AU$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum
Ghostly Walks guide Kirby

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

AU$25
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

AU$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$299
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
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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$365 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$365
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Victoria"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Fairmont Empress
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$279 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$279
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (2,365 reviews)
"Very good staff and help with the shuttle to get around, good restaurants. Thanks. Tourist from Vancouver BC"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$218
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (2,747 reviews)
"Friendly staff was offered an upgraded room as ours was not yet ready! Nice surprise!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
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! (3,501 reviews)
"Room's okay, but parking is uncomfortable when we were there lately."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Red Lion Inn 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$142 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$142
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,894 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Arbutus Inn

Arbutus Inn

2 out of 5
2898 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$97 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$97
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,598 reviews)
"I found this property very clean and inviting. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Arbutus Inn
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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 Galloping Goose Trail while in the area.

Burnside

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