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.
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.
Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Activities
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Premium Tour: Victoria Highlights & Butchart Gardens
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Our pick of the best Esquimalt Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, 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 Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour 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 Government Street while in the area.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Sooke Harbour
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Hatley Castle
- Royal Roads University
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Cadboro Bay
- Beacon Hill Park