Activities
If you are looking for family fun in British Columbia, why not take a trip to Victoria's most fabled castle on the coast. The city feels like a quaint English town with many attractions in easy walking distance. Have a whale watching adventure or explore Vancouver Island.
Try our Kids Rule the Castle package that starts with a scavenger hunt, explore the city and end with an in-room movie complete with refreshments. In the morning take the family to the Empress Dining Room for breakfast before starting another exciting day in BC's capital city!
Sample Children & Family Friendly Activities
Hotel Onsite Activities
- Scavenger Hunt
- Prince and Princess Tea
- Marmot watching
- Honey Bee watching
- Historical hotel tour
- BMW cruiser bike rentals
- Marmot watching
- Honey Bee watching
Victoria Activities
Amenities
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool: open 5:00am to 1:00am
- Welcome amenity
- Child-sized bathrobes available upon request
Accommodations
- Cribs available upon request
- Rollaway beds available upon request
Babysitting
The hotel may provide a list of reputable and certified babysitting services while staying at The Fairmont Empress.
For information and reservations, please contact Royal Service at (250) 384-8111.
Dining
At all Fairmont hotels, kids aged 5 and under eat free off the children’s menu while kids aged 6-12 eat for half price off the regular menu. New this year: The expansion of the brand’s Lifestyle Cuisine program to children’s menus - offering a healthy twist on the usual kid-friendly favorites such as chicken strips, pizza, spaghetti with meatballs and even chocolate mousse. Chefs are in the process of swapping out refined flour for whole wheat, incorporating fruits and vegetables into recipes to help meet the recommended daily fiber allowance, and employing alternative cooking methods to help ensure healthier choices are made available to young diners.
For the Children'smenus and information on our restaurants, click here.