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location
Located in the beautiful harbor city of Victoria, British Columbia is the Fairmont Empress. Within walking distance of several of Victoria’s most coveted attractions, landmarks, and shopping, Fairmont Empress is in the enviable position of a downtown hub. The hotel is close to the sparkling Victoria's Inner Harbour, a multitude of entertainment, and cultural attractions, and is a delight for both guests and locals alike.
Nearest Airport
Victoria International Airport (YYJ): 27 km / 17 miles, 40 minutes
Hotel Address
721 Goverment Street, Victoria
British Columbia, Canada V8W 1W5
Historic Hotels Worldwide Recommended Points of Interest
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Discover art from both Canada and Asia at the Art Gallery of Greater Canada.
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Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature
Explore the words of renowned naturalist painter Robert Bateman.
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CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum
Experience the heritage of the Canadian Royal Navy at the CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum.
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Craigdarroch Castle
Discover the Scottish Baronial-style architecture of this Victorian-era mansion.
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Emily Carr House
Explore the legacy of famed Canadian painter Emily Carr.
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Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Experience some of the finest birdwatching in all of Canada at the Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
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Fisherman's Wharf Park
Discover Victoria's maritime heritage at Fisherman's Wharf.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
Explore the military heritage of the area at these two amazing historic destinations.
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
Experience the Elizabethan-inspired architecture of this great historic estate.
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Experience the Baroque Revival architecture of this landmark administrative building.
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Old Victorian Customs House
Discover Victoria's commercial past at the Old Victorian Customs House.
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Point Ellice House
Discover the Victorian-era architecture of the Point Ellice House.
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Royal BC Museum
Experience the cultural heritage of British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum.
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St. Andrew's Cathedral
Explore the ornate exterior of this beautiful 19th-century church.
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Steveston Harbour
Explore the maritime heritage of the harbor at such national historic sites like the Britannia Shipyards and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
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Takakkaw Falls
Explore one of the most distinctive natural wonders inside Yoho National Park.
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Victoria Bug Zoo
Discover an extensive collection of exotic insects at the Victoria Bug Zoo.
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Victoria Golf Club
Play a round of golf at this exclusive destination, which has been open for more than a century.
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Victoria’s Chinatown
Explore the historic streets of Victoria's Chinatown neighborhood.
