Esquimalt
Victoria
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Popular places to visit
![Victoria Harbour showing heritage architecture and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216970-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
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Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
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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.
![British Columbia Parliament Building featuring night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46896-British-Columbia-Parliament-Building.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a house and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40444-Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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 on the Victoria Clipper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278175/176fb7a0-f582-4bf6-af76-0caca49e52da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
![One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/502873/cd5bb8a5-478e-434f-b47a-684f7fced1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria, BC
![Victoria to Seattle High Speed Passenger Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278185/ba075329-b124-49c0-8700-0038c2d8271d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria, BC & Seattle WA
![A Taste of Victoria Food Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2217751/1a39d491-74ae-478a-8576-88984d8e0de5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
Top hotels in Esquimalt
![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/5edf86b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025
![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/04361c91_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
![Hotel Grand Pacific](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/788700/788618/095f9b84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
![James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891200/891160/7f74f199_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
![Red Lion Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921100/921052/34e82440_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Huntingdon Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4500/4424/ff540cac_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
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.
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Gorge -Tillicum Area
While Gorge -Tillicum Area isn't home to many top sights, Esquimalt Gorge Park and Gorge Vale Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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.
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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.
![Victoria Harbour which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216968-Victoria-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.