Photo: Empress Hotel

The ivy covered Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Dominating the Victoria harbour front is the Fairmont Empress Hotel on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The Fairmont chain of hotels are among the most luxurious in Canada. The gardens of the Empress Hotel are beautifully kept with seasonal flowers, and trimmed hedges. While visiting in Victoria be sure to enjoy Afternoon tea at the Fairmont, a tradition that sets the Empress apart.