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

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 featuring 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
Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(23 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
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
British Columbia Parliament Building showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and night scenes

British Columbia Parliament Building

4.5/5(21 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
Goldstream Provincial Park

Goldstream Provincial Park

You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Goldstream Provincial Park

Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

NZ$345
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens

NZ$369
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

NZ$256
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
Picture 1 for Activity Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour

NZ$208
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

NZ$297
per adult
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
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Our pick of the best Esquimalt Hotel Deals

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
The price is NZ$486 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$486
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,233 reviews)
"Great hotel with lovely amenities, great pool area, loved the rooftop restaurant views. Very nice, spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St, Victoria, BC
The price is NZ$682 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$682
24 July - 25 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,173 reviews)
"Not much to not like here. Definitely excellent service great staff dining was excellent. Very classy hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Empress
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC
The price is NZ$401 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$401
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,371 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and had great restaurants. The pool and gym were nice as well. The only disappointment we had was our balcony was blocked by a gravel roof. We had no view of any part of the city or bay."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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! (3,348 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 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 NZ$273 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$273
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,645 reviews)
"Nice clean place. Nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. Nice soft bath towels. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Arbutus Inn

Arbutus Inn

2 out of 5
2898 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
The price is NZ$244 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$244
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,417 reviews)
"It was clean and the staffs have excellent customer service. Thank you and God bless you all for your excellent customer service. We forward to book again in the near future/"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Arbutus Inn
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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 showing a marina and a coastal town

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.

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 Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.

Burnside

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