Esquimalt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

University of Victoria
Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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.

Royal Jubilee Hospital
If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria.

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
Activities

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Our pick of the best Esquimalt Hotel Deals

Rosemead House
Everything was amazing. Thank you very much!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Great service!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Fairmont Empress
Everything was excellent, the staff was extremely accommodating and was very helpful from the Valet to the servers in the restaurant.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Very courteous and friendly staff. Breakfast was hot, complete and very tasty
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
for the most part it was pretty standard. There was one front desk staff that almost confrontational when we checked it. She def did not give off welcoming feelings. And when we went down to inquire about having their car drop us off, after I had called to check that our destination was within the ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Inn at Laurel Point
Great room, clean. Staffs are amazing. Gorgeous view and easily walking around..will stay again
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Esquimalt

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.

Gorge -Tillicum Area
While visiting Gorge -Tillicum Area, you might make a stop by sights like SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse.

Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Legislative Assembly of British Columbia while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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.


