The charming city of Victoria has everything from whale-watching adventures to fabulous shopping and year-round golf courses.
Royal BC Museum
Rated one of the best in North America, this museum is right next door to The Fairmont Empress.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Featuring west coast artists and an Emily Carr exhibit not far from The Fairmont Empress.
Royal London Wax Museum
The lifelike famous faces of the Royal London Wax Museum can be found next to The Fairmont Empress hotel, by Victoria Harbor.
Chinatown
Enter Canada's oldest Chinatown and stroll down Fan Tan Alley, North America's narrowest street. A great place to visit Victoria's restaurants, close to The Fairmont Empress.
Fort Rodd Hill
Canada's oldest west coast lighthouse is a fascinating place to visit during your Victoria hotel stay, not far from The Fairmont Empress.
Victoria Bug Zoo
The Victoria Bug Zoo is home to a wide variety of bugs and arachnids found throughout the world. It is three minutes from The Fairmont Empress.
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Explore numerous exhibits, demonstrations, and historical collections at the BC Forestry Museum during your Victoria hotel stay, a short distance from The Fairmont Empress.
Craigdarroch Castle
A magnificent castle not far from The Fairmont Empress.
Whale Watching Safari
Watch orca whales frolic or skim the waves with a school of porpoises during your Victoria hotel stay. Safaris begin a short distance from The Fairmont Empress.
BC Experience at the Crystal Garden
Find unique plants and animals in a historic conservatory near The Fairmont Empress.
Legislature Building
Free tours of Victoria's historical landmarks, including the Legislature Building, take place during the week.
Miniature World
Miniature World is a fun Victoria attraction a two-minute walk from The Fairmont Empress.
The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens is 130 acres of horticultural beauty 45 minutes from The Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria.
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Located a short stroll up Government Street, where The Fairmont Empress is located.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Victoria Butterfly Gardens is a lush, indoor tropical garden 30 minutes from The Fairmont Empress.
Mineral World
Explore the world of minerals a 30-minute drive from The Fairmont Empress.
Pacific Undersea Gardens
See the wonders of the ocean without getting wet ten minutes from The Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria.