Destination Greater Victoria

600-765 Broughton St. V8W 1E2

Five Reasons Why Delegates Love Victoria, British

1. Natural Beauty and Climate The Pacific Ocean, old-growth forests, lush gardens, magnificent mountains, sweeping views and the mildest climate in Canada — Victoria is a spectacular city in every season. 2. Superior Service Victoria is internationally recognized for exceptional service and warm hospitality. It’s a relaxed island destination with all the amenities of a big city. 3. Unlimited Activities and Attractions The world-famous Butchart Gardens, outdoor ecoadventure activities such as whale watching, kayaking and fishing, museums, art galleries, afternoon tea, unique shopping and year-round golf — it’s all here in Victoria, all year long. 4. Culinary Experiences Victoria’s talented chefs and the island cuisine they create have garnered Victoria and Vancouver Island a coveted place on the world culinary map. 5. Accessibility Victoria is easily accessible from anywhere in the world whether by air or by ferry. Moreover, Victoria is a great walking city, ideal for group tours and individual exploring. And don't forget, incredible eco-adventures are literally steps away. Hop on a whale watching tour, zip through an old growth forest, head out on a salmon fishing charter or kayak around the harbor. Get active in Canada's fittest city and cycling capital of Canada with a tour on two wheels or a coastal hike through old-growth rainforests. After a day of adventure, relax with a glass of local wine or craft ale, and fresh seafood and island cuisine.

Getting Here

Victoria is easy to get to and the many transportation choices available make getting here an exciting part of the visit. Whether by sea or air, getting to Victoria and Vancouver Island becomes a sightseeing tour of the natural beauty of the West Coast.

Distance from airport

  • Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

    14.91 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Fisherman's Wharf

Park
10 mi. away
Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in a working harbour setting. Wander down the to the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, check out the unique array of commercial, pleasure vessel and float home moorage, watch the commercial fishing vessels unload their wares, become a pirate, view wild seals and so much more!
Fisherman's Wharf (1 Dallas RD)
Victoria, BC, CA V8V 0B2

Sea Cider Farm and Cider House

Off Site Venue: Sea Cider offers a unique culinary experience on Vancouver Island. Come and relax at our cider house with its panoramic water views overlooking our organic orchard. Top off your visit with a complimentary tour and browse our selection of ciders and hand-crafted farm product.

Chinatown

Historical landmark
10 minutes away
Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco. Victoria's Chinatown had its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia in 1858. It was known for its maze of alleyways and courtyards, containing everything from movie theaters and restaurants to gambling dens. It remains an actively inhabited place popular with residents and visitors. Victoria's Chinatown is surrounded by cultural entertainment venues as well as being a venue in itself. Chinatown is conveniently just minutes away from the Victoria Inner Harbour.
Fisgard Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1R5

Hatley Park National Historic Site

Historical landmark
Off Site Venue: Imagine a 565 acre Edwardian Estate complete with a historic Castle that is set amidst spectacular formal gardens and surrounded on both sides by west coast forest. Add breathtaking views across the Pacific Ocean to the snow capped Olympic Mountains and you have created the setting for a magical event. Hatley Park offers full event management coordination to assist you in creating the perfect event.
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2

The Butchart Gardens

Historical landmark
Off Site venue: The setting of The Butchart Gardens offers abundant and extraordinary possibilities for special events. Whether it is traditional afternoon tea in front of a warm fire, a champagne reception in the Italian Gardens, or an elegant sit-down dinner in the original residence of the Butchart Family, the warm hospitality and unique surroundings will create an event to remember. Begin your event with a stroll through the Gardens, the serenity and beauty will inspire a sense of tranquility among your guests that is sure to linger long after dessert is finished.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Museum
20 minutes away
Since 1951 the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has been located just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria in a beautiful park-like setting. The Gallery is housed in a combination of contemporary exhibition spaces and the remarkable 1889 Spencer mansion. It is the largest public art gallery on Vancouver Island and one of the most significant in Canada with its important collection of visual and decorative arts.
1040 Moss Street

Royal British Columbia Museum

Museum
The Royal BC Museum Corporation is one of the foremost cultural institutions in the world .The Royal BC Museum is a place of discovery. Through unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia and temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures. Authentic artifacts and specimens are displayed in highly realistic settings, giving visitors the experience of another time and place. Can accomodate groups up to 1500.
675 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC

Church and State Winery

Off Site Venue: Situated on the Saanich Peninsula, 20 minutes north of Victoria on the way to The Butchart Gardens is the spectacular Church & State Wines. Church and State Wines produces internationally award winning wines operating in a 21,000 square foot facility, boasts a 25 acre property including a 12 acre vineyard. Enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing in their candle lit barrel room or a dinner or lunch event in their impressive dining west coast room overlooking the vineyard. For groups up to 300.

Convention Centers

  • Victoria Conference Centre

    A stunning homage to the cultures and traditions that make Victoria a great place to connect, Victoria Conference Centre (VCC) is Vancouver Island's largest conference facility.

    • Exhibit Space25,000 sq. ft.
      Total meeting space77,000 sq. ft.

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Victoria has been consistently ranked among the best cities in the world, most recently earning #1 City in the World by Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards and #2 Favourite City in Canada by Travel + Leisure Readers. The city’s reputation as a community of leaders in future technologies also provides a strong business case for bringing a program to Victoria. The City of Victoria has already taken important steps to meet our emissions reduction targets, improve organic waste management, and build a resilient community through the implementation of the Climate Leadership Plan. We are home to North America’s first carbon-neutral airline, British Columbia’s first carbon-neutral hotel as well as becoming the first carbon-neutral Destination Management Organization in North America. Recently, Destination Greater Victoria was named a leading sustainable destination within North America through the Global Destination Sustainability-Index, one of the world’s leading sustainability performance programs for business events tourism destinations. Your attendees will be rejuvenated by Victoria’s fresh ocean air, inspired by year-round natural beauty and a warm island welcome, and delight in knowing that their meeting is being held in a destination that is committed to making its community sustainable for future generations. After all, without the destination, it’s just another meeting!

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