Esquimalt Travel Guide

Victoria

Esquimalt
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Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture

Victoria Harbour

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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 which includes interior views

Royal BC Museum

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4/5(32 reviews)

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 which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture

British Columbia Parliament Building

4/5(17 reviews)

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

4/5(18 reviews)

Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Chinatown

Things to do

Mammoth mural at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Royal BC Museum

Rp358.535
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

Rp2.969.703
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Rp358.535
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Fish eating Orca whales at Sunset can be seen in addition to many other whale species

Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour

Rp2.108.620
per adult
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Rp664.100
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer

Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer

Rp1.475.258
per adult
Vancouver to Victoria - Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup - Coach Bus Transfer
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Top hotels in Esquimalt

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp2.604.473 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp2.604.473
Rp3.051.515 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
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
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp3.415.546 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp3.415.546
Rp4.001.655 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,344 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Victoria"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp2.213.792 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.213.792
Rp2.593.680 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,735 reviews)
"Very nice, clean hotel in a very central location"

Reviewed on 2 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 Wi-Fi, 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
Robin Hood Inn & Suites

Robin Hood Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC
The price is Rp1.198.771 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp1.198.771
Rp1.404.482 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,598 reviews)
"Pet friendly very well updated with a unique bathroom update. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and cozy duvet. Located in a quiet walkable residential neighbourhood. Couldn't have asked for more in a lower priced accommodation."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Robin Hood Inn & 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 Rp1.380.727 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.380.727
Rp1.560.305 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Saanichton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,894 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Esquimalt

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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.

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 featuring a coastal town and a marina

James Bay

5/5(28 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 which includes 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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