Visit Fairmont Empress Hotel

The Fairmont Empress Hotel on the Inner Harbour, like the Château Frontenac in Québec City, was built in 1908 for Canadian Pacific. It is one of Victoria's most well-known landmarks. Throughout the decades, this historic hotel has hosted celebrities and famous people, including members of the British Monarchy.

The Empress was designed by Francis M. Rattenbury, and entering the vast lobby of this luxurious hotel is like going back in time to before World War I. One of the most popular things to do in the city is to have Afternoon Tea, which is served in style in the Lobby Lounge. If you want to be sure of a spot, make a reservation. Miniature World is a collection of several dozen miniature scenes located on the north side of the Empress Hotel. Models of historical events, castles, and dollhouses attract both children and adults.