Find top-tier event spaces and unique experiences in B.C.’s capital city.
If you’re searching for the ideal setting to do business, look no further than Victoria. British Columbia’s capital combines old-world charm with modern convenience. Its compact downtown core is easily walkable in just 15 minutes, and the surrounding region offers an array of experiences to make your next meeting or event truly memorable.
This Vancouver Island gem is a year-round destination. With its mild climate, low rainfall, easy accessibility and warm hospitality, Victoria continues to be recognized within the travel and tourism industry, including earning the top spot in Condé Nast Traveller’s Reader’s Choice Awards for “Best Small City in the World” in both 2023 and 2024.
No matter the size of your event, Victoria’s selection of top-tier facilities ensures there is a space perfectly suited to your needs. Centrally located downtown and within walking distance of a variety of hotels, the Victoria Conference Centre provides 77,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, with 21 rooms, an exhibit hall, a 400-seat lecture theatre, and an outdoor courtyard. Built for London’s 1851 Great Exposition, Crystal Garden has been converted into an in-demand event space with 25,000 square feet of historic charm. At the Royal BC Museum, one of Canada’s greatest cultural treasures, plan anything from a classroom-style presentation for 20 people to a reception for up to 1,000 guests.
Outside the conference room, Victoria offers a wealth of experiences to enhance your event. Whether it’s setting off on a whale watching tour from the iconic Inner Harbour, enjoying downtown’s world-class restaurants and vibrant nightlife, sipping on afternoon tea amid a manicured garden or exploring the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods, there is ample opportunity to conduct a productive event that your team won’t soon forget.
And getting here is all part of the experience. With more than 100 daily flights throughout North America, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) offers non-stop flights from Vancouver, Kelowna, Montreal, Calgary, Toronto and Seattle. For a unique arrival, choose a seaplane via Harbour Air Seaplane, Kenmore Air Seaplanes or a Helijet helicopter. By car, travel from the Canada and US mainlands to Victoria by ferry, with service from BC Ferries, FRS Clipper and Black Ball Ferry Line.
Led by Miranda Ji, executive vice president of sales and business development at Destination Greater Victoria, the Business Events Victoria team is at your service to plan a successful and enjoyable gathering. They do it all — from sourcing hotel and meeting venues to coordinating transportation options, activities and attractions — with a dedication and knowledge that comes from both working and living in the region.
To learn more about planning your next event or team getaway with Destination Greater Victoria, visit their website www.destinationgreatervictoria.com/meetings and social media pages.
