Esquimalt
Victoria
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.
Things to do
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle
24 Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Victoria City Tour
Victoria, BC: 3-Hour Ultimate Whale & Marine Wildlife Tour
Esquimalt Hotel Deals
Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025
Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Fairways Hotel on the Mountain
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Gorge -Tillicum Area, SilverCity Victoria Cinemas and Craigflower Schoolhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Songhees
Though Songhees might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour.
James Bay
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
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.