Vintage 1948 snapshot of the Empress Hotel, including the water’s edge of the inner harbour. A small boat is seen in the foreground. Note on the back of the photo indicates it was taken on June 28, 1948.

The Empress, is one of the oldest hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on 721 Government Street, it is situated in Downtown Victoria, facing the city's Inner Harbour. The landmark was designed by Francis Rattenbury, and was built by Canadian Pacific Hotels, a division of the Canadian Pacific Railway company.

Photo is in excellent condition aside from minimal bowing and a couple of small corner creases. Please see provided photos for final word on condition.