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
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Our pick of the best Esquimalt Hotel Deals
Rosemead House
Extraordinary service and a beautiful place to stay—Even smelled amazing. Not a detail that was missed and was beyond expectations.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Fairmont Empress
The staff made the experience exceptional
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Great place especially location
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Check in was fast, staff are super friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Really enjoyed our time in the well laid out suite. Kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the cozy robes. Easy to walk to the gorge and the Galloping Goose trail to downtown.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
It was great. Clean as always.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 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 Harbour and Chinatown, 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.
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- Visit British Columbia
- Visit Fernwood
- Visit Maple Bay
- Visit North Park
- Visit Victoria West
- Visit Bear Mountain Resort
- Visit Mayne Island
- Visit Cowichan Bay
- Visit Downtown Victoria
- Visit North Saanich
- Visit Gorge -Tillicum Area
- Visit Salt Spring Island
- Visit Booktown
- Visit Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
- Visit Malahat
- Visit Langford
- Visit Burnside
- British Columbia Holidays
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Galloping Goose Trail
- Mayfair Shopping Centre
- Miniature World
- Westside Village Shopping Centre
- Pacific Rim College
- Topaz Park
- Victoria Holidays
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Beacon Hill Park
