Esquimalt Travel Guide
British Columbia, Canada
Esquimalt is a community of 17,533 people in British Columbia, on the southern end of Vancouver Island. It is close to the coast, making it a practical base for exploring beaches around the wider area.
There is no airport serving Esquimalt itself in the available travel information, so visitors should plan an onward journey by road or other local transport. Nearby coastal options include Willows Beach, 7.2 kilometres away, Cordova Bay Beach at 9.9 kilometres, and Island View Beach at 15.7 kilometres.
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Weather in Esquimalt
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Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Esquimalt
Jan
7°15Feb
7°16Mar
10°15Apr
12°13May
18°8Jun
20°6Jul
25°1Aug
24°4Sep
19°7Oct
13°14Nov
10°18Dec
8°21Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Esquimalt
Willows Beach
7.2 km away
Cordova Bay Beach
9.9 km away
Hamsterley Beach
11.1 km away
Eagle Beach
11.1 km away
Sayward Beach
11.3 km away
Weir Beach
13.8 km away
Island View Beach
15.7 km away
South Beach
28.2 km away
Things to do in Esquimalt
Royal BC Museum
museum
2.8 km
Craigdarroch Castle
castle
4.3 km
Beacon Hill Park
park
3.6 km
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
music venue
2.9 km
Thunderbird Park
park
2.9 km
McPherson Playhouse
theatre venue
2.5 km
Emily Carr House
art museum
3.1 km
Royal Theatre
theatre venue
3 km
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