Fairmont Empress Activities, Victoria, B.C.

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Additional Activities at and around the Fairmont Empress, Victoria

Hiking
Explore nature on the West Coast. Half and full day guided hikes are available in the most spectacular natural settings on Southern Vancouver Island. These high-quality interpretive nature hikes will heighten your environmental awareness and nature appreciation.

The Victoria area offers beautiful rugged, coastal hikes or mountainous, panoramic climbs. There is hiking for every level - from novice to seasoned experts.

Cycling

The Fairmont Empress now offers bike rentals available from the Concierge Desk from Coastal Watersports.

Rate:
$8.00/hour or 5-hour rate of $30.00
(Note: After the 5-hour rate an hourly rate of $6.00 will be charged for each additional hour of use).

Mountain Biking
Peddle your way through the city of Victoria. The seaside vistas and rolling hills make biking a favorite activity in the area. The Galloping Goose Trail, an old railway track, provides automobile-free cycling as it takes you through beautiful Victoria.

Other Golf Courses

Glen Meadows

Semi-private course
Tel: (250) 656-3136
Located at 1050 McTavish Road

Gorge Vale

Semi-private course
Tel: (250) 383-6451
Located at 629 Craigflower Road

Royal Colwood

Semi-private course
Tel: (250) 478-8331
Located at 629 Goldstream Avenue

Uplands

Semi-private course
Tel: (250) 592-7313
Located at 3300 Cadboro Bay Road

Victoria

Private course
Tel: (250) 598-4321
Located at 1110 Beach Drive

Please Note

All rates are based on 18 holes unless noted otherwise.
Shuttle service is available during the summer season.
Empress Taxi Service is available.
Private clubs do award reciprocal membership privileges.
Golf packages are available with The Fairmont Empress and Cordova Bay Golf Course & Olympic View (transportation is included)

Kayaking
Discover the beauty of Canada's West Coast from a sea kayak. Explore intricate shorelines while gliding past sandy beaches. Join a sea-kayaking course that ranges from a three-hour evening clinic to full-weekend adventures.

Indulge yourself in the joys of sea kayaking on a guided tour. Scheduled tours are available from June to September; however, clinics and group tour bookings are available year-round.

Tennis & Squash

Tennis
Courts are within a short walking distance from the hotel at Beacon Hill Park and are on a first come, first serve basis.

Squash and Racquetball
Courts are located at the YM/YWCA, a five minute walk from the hotel.