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
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$272
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

AU$61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

AU$75
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$330
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
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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$380 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$380
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,351 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$243 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$243
11 Nov - 12 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! (2,773 reviews)
"Room look old style, door for balcony are very heavy to open it , unfortunately no breakfast included, but I saw it breakfast included when i booked :("

Reviewed on 13 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! (3,463 reviews)
"Fair price, very good breakfast"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Red Lion Inn and Suites
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$238 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$238
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (2,370 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Robin Hood Inn & Suites

Robin Hood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC
The price is AU$125 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$125
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
"Got a complimentary upgrade which was great. The room was large, clean & quiet. The continental breakfast was good. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Robin Hood Inn & Suites
The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$230
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
Comfortable rooms
"The rooms were a good size. The furniture was comfortable, especially the bed. Staff were friendly. The room was not as clean as we had hoped and we did not get a good clean of the room until we insisted they vacuum the room. However, overall last day was excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Oswego 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 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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