Tourism Victoria Meeting Planner Guide 2008 by Tourism Victoria

Plan with the Professionals Harbour Air Seaplanes offers convenient scheduled flights connecting three Lower Mainland destinations with Downtown Victoria. Fly from Downtown Vancouver, Richmond (YVR), or Langley direct to Victoria’s Inner Harbour in just 35 minutes or less. Looking for a unique adventure? Experience British Columbia’s spectacular coastlines with a scenic adventure tour or customized private charter. Our reliable showcase fleet of over 30 aircraft will get you where you need to be, when you need to be there.

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LA Limousines L.A. Limousines has been serving Victoria and Vancouver Island for over 19 years. Our fleet is a diverse mix of vehicles from intimate sedans, traditional limousines, and conventional vans to stylish and luxurious Limousine Buses. Our professional, courteous chauffeurs are knowledgeable about our region and take pride in making your experience a memorable one. Our transportation coordinators and on-site Airport Greeters can assist in meeting the needs of both small and large groups, from the planning stages to on-site arrival and departure coordination. L.A. Limousines is committed to the environment as it strives to become a truly sustainable company. Our Limousine Buses run on plant-based biodiesel and we are proud to be British Columbia’s first livery company to offer a Hybrid vehicle to our clients with the introduction of a Lexus RX400H into our fleet of sedans.

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Head Office 4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 1W4 tel (604) 274-1277 fax (604) 274-1200 Victoria Terminal 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 tel (250) 384-2215 fax (250) 385-2234 toll free 1-800-665-0212 web www.harbourair.com

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Our Victoria Terminal is conveniently located just steps away from many hotels and offices and complimentary shuttle service is available within the Downtown area. Stay relaxed, informed, and prepared for takeoff while you wait for your flight with amenities like complimentary refreshments, newspapers and internet service. Next time meetings or conventions take you to Victoria, let Harbour Air take care of your group’s travel plans. Proud to be North America’s first Carbon Neutral Airline.

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At L.A. Limousines, we strive to provide safe efficient ground transportation and to meet and exceed our client’s expectations.

16 Meeting in Victoria 18 Conference Services Tourism Victoria’s Official Meeting Planner is published by Page One Publishing Inc. 1322A Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y8 Tel: (250)595-7243, Fax: (250)595-1626 info@pageonepublishing.ca www.pageonepublishing.ca

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Tourism Victoria: www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings Victoria Conference Centre: www.victoriaconference.com Cover: Victoria’s legislature at sunset Photographed by: Bill Heinsohn/Alamy No part of this publication may be reprinted without written consent from the publisher. Both Tourism Victoria and Page One Publishing have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate but cannot guarantee the correctness of all information or the absence of errors or omissions and will not be held responsible. The listings in this publication were compiled as of December 2007.

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At L.A. Limousines, we strive to provide safe efficient ground transportation and to meet and exceed our client’s expectations.

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Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

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Meeting in Victoria for all the right reasons uperb meeting and conference facilities — S The Victoria Conference Centre is a modern, full-service, 40,000-square-foot conference centre with state-ofthe-art facilities for meetings and conferences of all sizes. Moreover, in September 2008, the completion of a spectacular new addition will boost meeting space in the Victoria Conference Centre to 73,000 square feet. Victoria also features more than 60 accommodation properties with meeting space, theatres, a new arena, tradeshow facilities, and a dazzling line-up of unique off-site venues, from castles and museums to gardens and restaurants. Professional meeting and incentive specialists — Planning and organizing, registration and attendance tracking, itinerary and partner program planning, audio-visual services, entertainment, simultaneous translations — you name it, Victoria businesses can provide you with exceptional value and service. Renowned hospitality and world-class accommodation — With almost 7,000 guest rooms within Greater Victoria, 5,000 of which are within walking distance of the Inner Harbour, Victoria can comfortably accommodate groups of any size. A location that’s easy to get to from anywhere in the world — Victoria is located less than 30 minutes by air from both Vancouver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In addition to the many commercial flights that land at Victoria International Airport everyday, there are chartered, floatplane, and helicopter flights, vehicle and passenger ferries from ports in British Columbia and Washington State, and coach services.

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Exciting activities and special events — Exhilarating team-building activities in the outdoors, First Nations barbecues, beach parties, world-class golf, and events held at museums, historic sites, and gardens — these are just a few of many ways you can put a little fun into your conference schedule. Victoria is a destination everyone wants to experience — Victoria is a beautiful, safe city surrounded by some of the world’s most spectacular natural beauty, and the pre- and post-conference vacation options are incredible no matter what time of year you choose for your conference. As a conference destination, Victoria is an automatic attendance booster!

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

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Connector flights to Victoria from Vancouver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport take less than 30 minutes, and both of these airports are major hubs for flights from all over the world. Regular floatplane and helicopter services to downtown Victoria are also available. Chartered flights for groups, tours, and sightseeing can be arranged. Victoria and Vancouver Island are also well connected to the B.C. and Washington State mainland with scheduled service for vehicles and passengers on large ferries, as well as passengeronly high-speed catamarans. Numerous sailings are available every day from the British Columbia and Washington State mainland. Terminals are located in Sidney, which is 30 minutes north of downtown Victoria, and at the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. Once in Victoria, there are many options for getting around: car rentals, taxi and limousine services, public bus transportation, scheduled coach service, train service, bike and scooter rentals, and tours by bus, doubledecker bus, horse-drawn carriage, and boat.

Transportation No matter where your delegates are from — the U.S., Canada, Asia, or Europe — getting to Victoria is easy. Victoria International Airport is served by more than 40 flights a day from Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, and many Canadian cities, including direct flights from Calgary and Toronto.

Conference Services Let us help you plan your meeting. Tourism Victoria is a full-service convention and visitors bureau. We can provide you with all the information and complimentary services you need to host your meeting in Victoria or elsewhere on Vancouver Island. To ensure a successful and memorable meeting, convention, or incentive trip, contact our Meeting and Incentive Travel Department for guidance in all phases of planning. ›C ustomized site-selection research that starts with a simple form that you complete online and we respond to within one business day. Alternatively, you can email your RFP directly to meetings@tourismvictoria.com ›C omplete proposal and bid packages

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› Creative ideas for pre-convention and postconvention trips, partner programs, incentive trips, and team-building activities

corporate gift suppliers, and display, lighting, and audio-visual providers, to name just a few › Information on customs brokers

› Information on unique off-site venues for special events › Scheduled, personalized site inspections › Creative ideas for sustainable “green” meeting options › Access to a wide variety of conference services available from 1,000 business members, including destination management companies, event planners, designers, entertainers, motivational speakers, sign makers, temporary staffing services, transportation providers,

› Promotion and attendance-building collateral, including a variety of brochures, publications, and other material, such as our online image bank. › Comprehensive, up-to-date information at www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

For more information or meeting-planning assistance, contact the Meeting and Incentive Travel Team at Tourism Victoria at (250) 414-6999 or by email at meetings@tourismvictoria.com

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

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Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

› Creative ideas for pre-convention and postconvention trips, partner programs, incentive trips, and team-building activities

corporate gift suppliers, and display, lighting, and audio-visual providers, to name just a few › Information on customs brokers

For more information or meeting-planning assistance, contact the Meeting and Incentive Travel Team at Tourism Victoria at (250) 414-6999 or by email at meetings@tourismvictoria.com

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Luxurious, 4 diamond waterfront resort. Located in downtown Victoria at the Inner Harbour, this beautiful hotel offers exceptional meeting space and guestrooms. Walk to the Conference Centre, Museum, Chinatown, shopping and attractions.

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Conference Rooms The Ballroom is state of the art with a 19' ceiling, bay windows, and ceiling screen with a maximum capacity of 400 people. The Ballroom breaks down into 4 meeting rooms and 6 other meeting rooms are available. Our newest addition is our Harbour Room and Patio with waterviews and 2,500 square feet of space. With our waterfront location, Delta Victoria can offer Boardwalk events such as outdoor receptions and meals.

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Rated by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the ‘500 Greatest Hotels in the World’ in 2003. Also rated as one of ‘The World’s Best Places to Stay’ in Condé Nast magazine’s 2005 Gold List.

Activities When it comes to choosing activities for team building, incentives, partner and family programs, pre- and post-convention vacations, or even a between-meetings break, Victoria offers some exciting opportunities that are sure to boost attendance at your event. Team Building — Corporate groups can participate in customized adventure learning experiences in a forest, on the Pacific Ocean, on an Olympic training lake, or even on the grounds of an historic castle. Groups can work on single or multi-activity programs to achieve company objectives by challenging individual barriers and strengths. Teams can work with a chef on a culinary masterpiece, go on a geocaching expedition in a old-growth forest, or engage in the tradition of dragon-boat racing. A corporate team-building experience benefits the participants by facilitating team work and goal setting and inspiring competition and perseverance, resulting in a stronger, more cohesive unit. Whale and Wildlife Watching Tours — One of the most popular activities available in Victoria is seeing orcas, also called killer whales, in their natural habitat. These thrilling marine adventures are offered on a variety of vessels and can be arranged for groups of any size. Sea lions,

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seals, minke whales, and all kinds of birds are also spotted on these adventures. Culinary and Winery Tours — Victoria and Vancouver Island is renowned for an array of locally grown and made products, from wine, beer, and cider to organic produce, meats, cheese, and seafood. Guided tours are available and can include wineries, cideries, farms, restaurants, and pubs. Golf — Golf games and tournaments are a highlight of any conference. Golf is also an excellent focus of a pre- or post-convention vacation, incentive trip, or partner program. In Victoria, the golf courses are not only world-class, but also open all year round. Outdoor Activities and Adventure Tours — Options run the gamut from kayaking lessons, sailing and boating excursions, and fishing trips, to hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Most activities can be modified to any skill level. Multi-day adventures are available for incentive trips and as pre- and post-convention vacations. Garden Tours and Visits — Victoria is world famous for its gardens. Customized group tours can be easily arranged. Alternatively, you can host a unique event in one of the city’s gardens.

Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea is a treasured Victoria tradition and one that fits perfectly into any program. Include it on a partner program with shopping, gallery touring, or sightseeing, or combine it with a keynote speaker. Spas — Spas are an excellent option for partner programs or as a way to incorporate a little relaxation into a hectic conference schedule. Many of the spas are located downtown and offer distinctly West Coast-style treatments. Heritage and Culture Tours and Visits — Historic walking tours, museum and gallery visits, First Nations attractions, and neighbourhood tours can all be arranged for groups. Several of the city’s heritage attractions are available as venues for conference functions.

Delta Victoria has 239 beautifully appointed guestrooms, most offering waterviews. Standard amenities are down duvets, CD clock radios, cordless phones, high-speed internet, and bath robes. On our Signature Club level, we have concierge, our Lounge for evening cocktail service, morning deluxe continental breakfast, as well as personal phone lines and deluxe amenities. LURE Seafood Restaurant and Bar has stunning views of the Inner Harbour. LURE offers a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner with outside waterfront seating. In July and August, we have our outdoor ‘Starlight Cinema’ on the Boardwalk with the showing of classic black & white movies under the stars... incredible evening.

Technical Facilities We have a professional team to assist with all aspects of your meeting planning, as well as an audio-visual technician on site to ensure flawless presentation. Our Ballroom has a full screen that retracts into the ceiling and state-of-the-art lighting.

Amenities European-style spa • LURE Seafood Restaurant and Bar • Fitness Centre including heated solarium pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, squash & racquetball courts • Harbourfront location • State-of-the-art audio-visual Accommodation Rooms..................................... 239 Convention Rooms.............................................. 10 Convention Group............................................. 400

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Family Attractions — Victoria has a great lineup of family friendly ideas, from interactive museums, petting zoos, and historic sites to recreation centres, parks, beaches, and everything in between. Shopping — Allow time for shopping downtown and in the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods. Victoria is a paradise of unique shops and galleries featuring locally made arts and crafts, jewellery, fine art, home accessories, and clothing.

45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3 tel (250) 360-2999 fax (250) 360-5883 toll free 1-800-667-4677 email vic.reservations@deltahotels.com web www.deltavictoria.com

Name of Room Ballroom Ascot Balfour Chelsea Derby Boardroom Harbour Room Pacific Suite Songhees Suite Suite 328/30 Suite 332/34

Size 37.5 x 90 51 x 38 37.5 x 26 18 x 26 18 x 26 24 x 25 40 x 60 33 x 28 20 x 45 25 x 16 25 x 16

SIZE (IN FEET) Area 4,050 2,000 995 525 525 600 2,500 980 1,200 550 550

CAPACITY — NUMBER OF PERSONS Ceiling Reception Banquet Theatre Classroom 19'13" 400 280 420 200 19'0" 200 110 220 110 13'0" 100 60 80 50 13'0" 50 30 30 24 10'5" 50 30 30 24 10'5" Boardroom-style seating for 16 9'0" 200 120 100 60 10'5" 75 50 – – 9'0" 75 60 80 36 10'5" Boardroom-style seating for 18 10'5" Boardroom-style seating for 18 Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

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45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3 tel (250) 360-2999 fax (250) 360-5883 toll free 1-800-667-4677 email vic.reservations@deltahotels.com web www.deltavictoria.com

Name of Room Ballroom Ascot Balfour Chelsea Derby Boardroom Harbour Room Pacific Suite Songhees Suite Suite 328/30 Suite 332/34

Size 37.5 x 90 51 x 38 37.5 x 26 18 x 26 18 x 26 24 x 25 40 x 60 33 x 28 20 x 45 25 x 16 25 x 16

SIZE (IN FEET) Area 4,050 2,000 995 525 525 600 2,500 980 1,200 550 550

Set high on Mount Newton, just 15 miles north of Victoria, this premier destination, full-service conference and learning centre overlooks Victoria International Airport, backs onto a 600-acre forest trail park, and offers stunning views of islands, mountains and ocean.

Situated on the edge of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress has been fully restored to reflect the timeless elegance of a grand hotel. Built in 1908, its stately beauty and distinguished character are reminiscent of the Victorian Era.

Dunsmuir Lodge

The Fairmont Empress

The Fairmont Empress has many distinguishing features including:

Conference Rooms As a premier British Columbia conference centre, Dunsmuir Lodge has been designed exclusively for meetings, training programs, conference retreats and special events. Superior accommodation, food service and hospitality have been structured and integrated to support a broad range of conference activities at the highest levels. The Lodge offers 15 meeting rooms ranging in size from 200 to 2,000 square feet. Most conference rooms have large, panoramic-view windows, visual wall units, and ergonomically designed seating and lighting arrangements. Particular attention has been paid to providing natural light and fresh air.

Conference Rooms • Total of 85,000 square feet of meeting space with the attached Victoria Conference Centre • Accommodate groups from 10 to 1500 • 13 meeting rooms in The Fairmont Empress ranging from boardroom for 10 to banquet for 300 • Wireless Internet in all meeting rooms • World-class food and beverage

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A sophisticated blend of rustic West Coast architecture and elegant contemporary decor, each of the Lodge’s 45 guest rooms (four with attached VIP living rooms) is at least 300 square feet. Two licensed lounges have open air decks and large stone fireplaces. The restaurant at the Lodge has been recommended in “Where to Eat in Canada” for its inventive cuisine, service and views. Golf, fishing, sailing and Butchart Gardens are all minutes away.

• 477 beautiful and elegantly appointed guest rooms

Technical Facilities

• On-site business centre

At the heart of the operation is a new 52-seat, tiered lecture theatre and classroom boasting the latest advancements in presentation and communications technology. Every meeting room is equipped with high-speed Internet connections and digital speaker phones with voice mail.

• High-speed Internet access

• Fairmont Gold, our highest level of luxury and service • Jazz trio on Friday and Saturday in the Bengal Lounge • Historic tours of the hotel • Nearby shopping, golf, attractions and museums

Technical Facilities

• Wireless Internet access in Lobby and Lounge

Amenities • The Empress Room which offers the sophistication of fine dining steeped in rich history

Amenities

• The Bengal Lounge, Victoria’s premier lounge

45 guest rooms • Two licensed lounges with decks and fireplaces • 52-seat lecture theatre • Restaurant • Minutes away from golf, fishing, sailing and Butchart Gardens

• Afternoon Tea, an Empress tradition since 1908 • Health Club, complete with pool, sauna and gym

Accommodation Rooms....................................... 45 Convention Rooms.............................................. 15 Convention Group (max).................................... 200 Banquet (max).................................................. 150

• Willow Stream Spa, our full-service resort spa • Conference Concierge

Meeting/exhibition facilities

1515 McTavish Road, Box 2369, Sidney, BC V9A 6T3 tel (250) 656-3166 fax (250) 656-1999 email reservations@dunsmuirlodge.com web www.dunsmuirlodge.com

Name of Room size AREA Feet Metres Sq Ft Sq Mtr Arbutus Hall 31 X 62 9 X 19 1,922 178 Room #250 15 X 25 5 X 8 375 35 Room #251 15 X 25 5 X 8 375 35 Room #252 15 X 25 5 X 8 375 35 Room #253 15 X 25 5 X 8 375 35 Executive 42 X 42 13 X 13 1,764 165 Classroom Room #256 18 X 37 5 X 11 666 62 Room #257 17 X 18 5 X 5 306 28 Atrium #1 28 X 31 9 X 9 868 81 Atrium #2 16 X 42 5 X 13 672 62 Room #350 25 X 31 8 X 9 775 72 Room #351 15 X 31 5 X 9 465 43 Room #352 15 X 25 5 X 8 375 35 Panorama 31 X 51 9 X 16 1,581 147 Lounge Room #356 18 X 37 5 X 11 666 62

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CEILING capacity — number of persons Feet Metres Theatre Classrm Boardrm Banquet 9.5 3 200 90 – 150 8 2.5 24 12 14 – 8 2.5 24 12 14 – 8 2.5 24 12 14 – 8 2.5 – – 14 – 12 4 52 52 – – 8 8 8 8 9.5 9.5 9.5 22

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 8

60 25 70 50 50 40 – 100

32 12 40 38 30 24 12 48

24 16 22 24 20 20 12 32

40 – 36 30 40 30 – 40

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721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 tel (250) 384-8111 fax (250) 381-5959 toll free 1-800-441-1414 email theempress@fairmont.com web www.fairmont.com/empress Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Dunsmuir Lodge

The Fairmont Empress

The Fairmont Empress has many distinguishing features including:

Rooms and Entertainment

• 477 beautiful and elegantly appointed guest rooms

Technical Facilities

• On-site business centre

• High-speed Internet access

• Fairmont Gold, our highest level of luxury and service • Jazz trio on Friday and Saturday in the Bengal Lounge • Historic tours of the hotel • Nearby shopping, golf, attractions and museums

Technical Facilities

• Wireless Internet access in Lobby and Lounge

Amenities • The Empress Room which offers the sophistication of fine dining steeped in rich history

Amenities

• The Bengal Lounge, Victoria’s premier lounge

45 guest rooms • Two licensed lounges with decks and fireplaces • 52-seat lecture theatre • Restaurant • Minutes away from golf, fishing, sailing and Butchart Gardens

• Afternoon Tea, an Empress tradition since 1908 • Health Club, complete with pool, sauna and gym

• Willow Stream Spa, our full-service resort spa • Conference Concierge

Meeting/exhibition facilities

1515 McTavish Road, Box 2369, Sidney, BC V9A 6T3 tel (250) 656-3166 fax (250) 656-1999 email reservations@dunsmuirlodge.com web www.dunsmuirlodge.com

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2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 8

60 25 70 50 50 40 – 100

32 12 40 38 30 24 12 48

24 16 22 24 20 20 12 32

40 – 36 30 40 30 – 40

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Victoria’s largest independent conference hotel features over 14,000 square feet of exceptional space. Just one block from the Inner Harbour near shopping, dining and entertainment.

Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites

At the Hotel Grand Pacific, we offer first-class guestrooms and services, as well as an extensive range of meeting and banquet space, fitness facilities, and dining options.

From our friendly professional front desk associates to our meticulous room attendants, our impeccable service and extra little touches make your event remarkable!

Located in the heart of historic Victoria, the largest city on Vancouver Island, we offer first-class amenities and services in the relaxing surroundings of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Our locale offers access to major Canadian and US Pacific Northwest gateway destinations including Vancouver, BC, Seattle, WA, and the world-famous Whistler ski resort.

Conference Rooms Whether planning a small meeting or a multi-day conference, our versatile facilities include 2 elegant Ballrooms, 3 Penthouse meeting rooms with spectacular views, and 7 breakout/meeting rooms with natural light. Ask about our all-inclusive, per-person Meeting Packages and our Meeting Planner Program. An RFP, Catering Menus, Floor Plans and a Virtual Presentation are available on-line.

Conference Rooms Hotel Grand Pacific offers 10,000 square feet of corporate meeting and function rooms, consisting of 13 fully equipped meeting rooms and a 3,000-square-foot waterfront ballroom. Two blocks away, the Victoria Conference Centre potentially offers an additional 40,000 square feet of fully equipped meeting space for your corporate event or conference.

Rooms and Entertainment Spacious accommodation includes Standard rooms, One- and Two-Bedroom Suites, and elegant Penthouse Suites. Many have balconies with spectacular views of the Inner Harbour or the mountains and ocean. All suites and some standard rooms have kitchenettes.

Rooms and Entertainment We have 304 bright, spacious guest rooms and suites with either one or two beds. All our guest rooms and suites have private balconies, air-conditioning, and Internet access. Eight guest rooms are accessible to those with disabilities, complete with roll-in showers and automatic doors. 85% of our guest rooms are non-smoking. Our Grand Pacific Athletic Club features 25-metre pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and complete training and fitness facility. The Spa at the Grand offers facials, manicures, waxing, and deep tissue massage in an Oriental-inspired setting. We can also arrange spectacular whale watching and marine wildlife excursions around Vancouver Island.

Technical Facilities With state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, both ballrooms can video-conference to accommodate groups up to 610 people. All meeting rooms have high-speed ADSL as well as wireless internet access. Our audio-visual provider is located on-site for your convenience.

Amenities Room amenities include high-speed ADSL, in-room movies and complimentary coffee, Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar, Features Penthouse Day Spa, underground parking, gift shop, room service, dry cleaning and complimentary downtown shuttle. 1,700-square-foot fitness centre with indoor pool • Superb cuisine • Family and pet friendly

We offer full business meeting and support facilities including a business support centre, Internet in public areas and meeting rooms, video conferencing, and internet connectivity in guest rooms.

Amenities 13 meeting rooms • Private balconies, air conditioning, and Internet • Athletic Club with pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness facility • Spa and massage • Waterfront ballroom

Meeting/exhibition facilities

345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4 tel (250) 385-2405 fax (250) 480-6593 toll free 1-800-663-5896 email sales.harbourtowers@ chiphospitality.com web www.harbourtowers.com

Ceiling Height is 8’ in all rooms except West Harbour Ballroom: Upper 8’6”, Lower 12’

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Main Floor Meeting Facilities

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Accommodation Rooms..................................... 196 Convention Rooms.............................................. 13 Convention Group............................................. 400

Name of Room East Harbour Ballroom Salon A Salon B Mezzanine West Harbour Ballroom Upper Lower Lookout Room 1207 Pacific Room 1214 Lower 1 Lower 2 Olympic Room 1216 Executive Room 201 Victoria Room 203 Saanich Room 205 Esquimalt Room 207 Oak Bay Room 209 James Bay Room 211 Laureate Room 213

Hotel Grand Pacific

SIZE (IN FEET) Dimension Reception 92 x 30 300 42 x 30 120 50 x 30 150 51 x 29 100 – 400 54 x 44 250 42 x 34 150 50 x 22 100 26 x 17 35 14 x 11 – 15 x 12 – 24 x 13 25 20 x 14 20 24 x 22 40 24 x 22 40 24 x 16 30 24 x 16 30 24 x 16 30 24 x 12 20

CAPACITY — NUMBER OF PERSONS Banquet Theatre Boardroom U-shape 270 290 – – 100 120 35 40 150 150 40 40 – – – – 300 – – – 190 200 40 60 110 120 40 40 48 80 40 35 18 35 22 20 – 15 15 10 – 15 15 10 20 25 20 15 20 25 20 15 40 50 28 24 40 50 28 24 30 35 25 20 30 35 25 20 30 35 25 20 20 30 20 16

Classroom 140 60 70 – – 90 70 40 15 10 10 10 10 30 30 20 20 20 15

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Accommodation Rooms..................................... 304 Convention Rooms.............................................. 13 Convention Group (max).................................... 300

Meeting/exhibition facilities Name of Room Sq Feet Vancouver Island Ballroom 3,044 East 893 Centre 1,270 West 881 Pender Island Ballroom 2,640 South Pender 1,600 North Pender 1,040 Saturna 456 Salt Spring 589 Galiano 681 Gabriola 596 Denman 487 Hornby 579 Cabinet Room 494

463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 tel (250) 386-0450 fax (250) 380-4475 toll free 1-800-663-7550 e-mail sales@hotelgrandpacific.com web www.hotelgrandpacific.com

Size Sq Metre 283 837 118 75 245 149 96 42 55 63 55 45 53 46

Classroom 195 50 20 50 100 60 40 30 30 30 24 20 20 –

Capacity — number of persons Theatre Banquet Reception Boardroom 260 230 300 – 60 50 60 40 120 80 90 48 60 50 80 40 180 130 200 – 100 50 120 30 70 50 60 24 40 20 50 12 30 30 40 24 40 30 46 26 35 20 35 20 25 20 30 20 35 20 30 16 – – – 21

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Victoria’s largest independent conference hotel features over 14,000 square feet of exceptional space. Just one block from the Inner Harbour near shopping, dining and entertainment.

Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites

At the Hotel Grand Pacific, we offer first-class guestrooms and services, as well as an extensive range of meeting and banquet space, fitness facilities, and dining options.

From our friendly professional front desk associates to our meticulous room attendants, our impeccable service and extra little touches make your event remarkable!

We offer full business meeting and support facilities including a business support centre, Internet in public areas and meeting rooms, video conferencing, and internet connectivity in guest rooms.

Amenities 13 meeting rooms • Private balconies, air conditioning, and Internet • Athletic Club with pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness facility • Spa and massage • Waterfront ballroom

Meeting/exhibition facilities

345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4 tel (250) 385-2405 fax (250) 480-6593 toll free 1-800-663-5896 email sales.harbourtowers@ chiphospitality.com web www.harbourtowers.com

Ceiling Height is 8’ in all rooms except West Harbour Ballroom: Upper 8’6”, Lower 12’

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Technical Facilities

Accommodation Rooms..................................... 196 Convention Rooms.............................................. 13 Convention Group............................................. 400

Hotel Grand Pacific

Classroom 140 60 70 – – 90 70 40 15 10 10 10 10 30 30 20 20 20 15

Second Floor Meeting Facilities

Accommodation Rooms..................................... 304 Convention Rooms.............................................. 13 Convention Group (max).................................... 300

463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 tel (250) 386-0450 fax (250) 380-4475 toll free 1-800-663-7550 e-mail sales@hotelgrandpacific.com web www.hotelgrandpacific.com

Size Sq Metre 283 837 118 75 245 149 96 42 55 63 55 45 53 46

Classroom 195 50 20 50 100 60 40 30 30 30 24 20 20 –

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An urban hideaway located on the waterfront of Victoria’s Inner Harbour and a short stroll from the entertainment district. Enjoy the spectacular waterviews, private balconies, piano lounge, inn-room spa, waterfront patio, Japanese garden, indoor pool, hot tub, complimentary high-speed Internet and a 100% non-smoking environment.

Ideally located amidst the scenic classical charm of Victoria, just steps from the Inner Harbour and across from the Victoria Conference Centre. Enjoy award-winning service, exceptional cuisine, and ultra-luxurious bedding at Victoria’s most acclaimed AAA four diamond hotel.

Laurel Point Inn

Voted by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Canada’s top 25 hotels in 2007.

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Conference Rooms The Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour features state-of-theart conference facilities that are barrier-free, divisible into separate breakout rooms, and equipped with built-in screens, separate climate control, and a variety of lighting options. The Victoria Marriott is conveniently located across from the Victoria Conference Centre, offering an additional 30,000 square feet of event space.

Conference Rooms With 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 3,600-square-foot waterfront patio surround by a lush Japanese garden and waterfall, the Laurel Point Inn is one of Victoria’s most sought after conference hotels. The Terrace Room is an open-plan, atrium-styled superstructure with glass ceilings and walls, and offers a stunning view of Victoria’s waterfront and Sooke Hills beyond. The Terrace Room is able to accommodate 200-reception style, with the waterfront patio holding up to 100-reception style.

Rooms and Entertainment

All 236 rooms and suites feature Marriott’s new luxurious “Revive” bedding collection, with 300-threadcount, cotton-rich top and fitted bottom sheets, crisp white duvet, and extra feather pillows.

All 200 guest rooms feature luxurious bath robes, minifridges, safes, complimentary coffee, teas, unlimited local, calling card and toll-free calls, complimentary Internet, CD players and are 100% non-smoking.

Enjoy exceptional cuisine in the acclaimed Fire & Water Fish and Chop House, where fresh local ingredients are prepared to perfection. Or take in the ambience at the Fire & Water Lounge and enjoy a light snack or cocktail with a colleague.

Renovated in spring 2007, Erickson Wing guest rooms feature ultra-luxurious marble washrooms with deep-soaker tubs, glass walk-in showers, bath products by Molton Brown of London, glass terraces with deck furniture, 32" flat screen televisions and ergonomic work spaces.

Technical Facilities We offer the latest in audio-visual technology, as well as complimentary wireless internet in all public spaces and access to a fully equipped business centre. Marriott’s Red Coat Service ensures that events are smooth and professional. On the day of your event, a Red Coat Associate is assigned to you and you alone. And, of course, our catering department can create a unique culinary experience for a group of any size, both at the hotel or at any off-site venue that you may have.

Catering to both business and social needs, Laurel Point Inn features Cook’s Landing Piano Lounge, Café Laurel, a business center and gift shop. Free shuttle service is also offered to The Great Canadian Casino.

Technical Facilities The Laurel Point Inn offers professional on-site event planners, and a full array of audiovisual and computer equipment can be arranged at reasonable rates.

Amenities 236 spacious rooms & suites, with floor to ceiling windows • State-of-the-art conference facilities • Fully equipped business centre with complimentary high-speed internet access • Extensive fitness centre, indoor pool and Jacuzzi • Quality food & beverage services, including off-site catering

Amenities Free local, calling card and toll-free calls • 100% non-smoking • Complimentary passes to the local YMCA • Inn-room spa • Molton Brown amenities in the Erickson Wing.

Accommodation Rooms..................................... 236 Convention Rooms................................................ 5 Convention Group (max).................................... 240 Banquet (max).................................................. 220

Accommodation Rooms..................................... 200 Convention Rooms.............................................. 11 Convention Group (max).................................... 250

Meeting/exhibition facilities

680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z8 tel (250) 386-8721 fax (250) 386-9547 toll free 1-800-663-7667 e-mail reservations@laurelpoint.com web www.laurelpoint.com

Name of Room Salon A Salon B Salon C Salon D Salons A,B,C,D Breakout A Breakout B Breakout C Breakout A,B,C Oceanside Event Room Marble Lobby Terrace Room Outdoor Terrace Hospitality Suite

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Size Sq Ft Dimension Ceiling 560 20 X 28 8'8" 560 20 X 28 8'8" 560 20 X 28 8'8" 504 18 X 28 8'8" 2,184 78 X 28 8'8" 315 15 X 21 8'8" 315 15 X 21 8'8" 390 15 X 26 8'8" 1,170 45 X 26 8'8" 481 464 2,199 3,600 800

34 X 14 29 X 16 70 X 30 – 26 X 25

8' 9' 17' – 8'

Capacity — number of persons Dining Dine/Dance Theatre Classroom U-shape Boardrm Hollow Sq Recep 30 – 30 20 15 15 15 30 30 – 30 20 15 15 15 30 30 – 30 20 15 15 15 30 30 – 30 20 15 15 15 30 200 180 250 120 80 – 80 250 10 – 18 – – 15 – 15 10 – 18 – – 15 – 15 20 – 25 – – 18 – 20 70 50 80 60 40 40 40 100 40 – 200 – 20

– – 150 – –

36 – 250 – –

– – – – –

20 – – – 12

– – – – –

30 70 250 100 30

Meeting/exhibition facilities

728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5 tel (250) 480-3800 fax (250) 480-3838 toll free 1-877-333-8338 e-mail info@victoriamarriott.com web www.marriottvictoria.com

Name of Room Pacific Ballroom Pacific A Pacific B Pacific Pre-function Terrace Room Terrace A Terrace B Terrace C

Sq Ft 2,916 1,429 1,472 950 1,510 759 378 378

Size Dimension 55x53 55x26 55x28 25x37 27x56 27x28 27x14 27x14

Theatre 240 100 100 – 100 50 20 20

Capacity — number of persons Classroom Conf U-shaped Rounds 140 92 72 200 68 50 36 100 72 50 36 100 – – – – 68 50 36 80 24 26 24 50 12 12 – 10 12 12 – 10

Reception 250 125 125 50 100 50 15 15

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Laurel Point Inn

Voted by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Canada’s top 25 hotels in 2007.

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Rooms and Entertainment

Technical Facilities The Laurel Point Inn offers professional on-site event planners, and a full array of audiovisual and computer equipment can be arranged at reasonable rates.

Amenities Free local, calling card and toll-free calls • 100% non-smoking • Complimentary passes to the local YMCA • Inn-room spa • Molton Brown amenities in the Erickson Wing.

Accommodation Rooms..................................... 200 Convention Rooms.............................................. 11 Convention Group (max).................................... 250

Meeting/exhibition facilities

680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z8 tel (250) 386-8721 fax (250) 386-9547 toll free 1-800-663-7667 e-mail reservations@laurelpoint.com web www.laurelpoint.com

Name of Room Salon A Salon B Salon C Salon D Salons A,B,C,D Breakout A Breakout B Breakout C Breakout A,B,C Oceanside Event Room Marble Lobby Terrace Room Outdoor Terrace Hospitality Suite

16 Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

34 X 14 29 X 16 70 X 30 – 26 X 25

8' 9' 17' – 8'

– – 150 – –

36 – 250 – –

– – – – –

20 – – – 12

– – – – –

30 70 250 100 30

Meeting/exhibition facilities

728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5 tel (250) 480-3800 fax (250) 480-3838 toll free 1-877-333-8338 e-mail info@victoriamarriott.com web www.marriottvictoria.com

Name of Room Pacific Ballroom Pacific A Pacific B Pacific Pre-function Terrace Room Terrace A Terrace B Terrace C

Sq Ft 2,916 1,429 1,472 950 1,510 759 378 378

Size Dimension 55x53 55x26 55x28 25x37 27x56 27x28 27x14 27x14

Theatre 240 100 100 – 100 50 20 20

Capacity — number of persons Classroom Conf U-shaped Rounds 140 92 72 200 68 50 36 100 72 50 36 100 – – – – 68 50 36 80 24 26 24 50 12 12 – 10 12 12 – 10

Reception 250 125 125 50 100 50 15 15

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Experience the secluded luxury of a real mountainside resort, just 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Big skies, forested terrain and stunning views of Victoria, the Olympic Mountains, Mount Finlayson and Mount Baker form the backdrop. This idyllic setting is the perfect destination for your next meeting or conference.

The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa

Conference Hotel summary

Conference Rooms Courtesy Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Our 6,000 square feet of conference space is a distinctive addition to the Victoria Conference market. Groups of up to 800 gather for business and receptions in the Bear Mountain Ballroom where floor-to-ceiling windows view the 18th green and Mount Baker beyond. While the Goldstream Room and the Finlayson Boardroom add space for another 90 participants and 16 delegates respectively. State-of-theart technology featuring drop-down projectors and screens along with our professional catering and conference service teams take care of all the details to ensure success and enjoyment for everyone.

Rooms and Entertainment Our 156 traditional guest rooms and suites feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Shower® and, while traditional rooms have kitchenettes, suites accommodate full kitchens with living rooms complete with TV, DVD player and gas fireplaces. The resort features a Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf course, with the Nicklaus Academy and second Nicklaus designed course scheduled to open in 2008. Our Mountainside Athletic Club has both co-ed and ladies-only gyms equipped with Paramount Fitness Equipment. Enjoy a hike up Mount Finlayson, play a game of beach volleyball, tennis or squash all just steps from your room. If the ultimate in relaxation is more your style, indulge in a spa treatment at the Santé Spa. Our five distinct restaurants have something for everyone from fine dining to sushi, gastro pub and west coast casual.

Technical Facilities Business centre, in-room high-speed Internet access, and meeting rooms equipped for state-of-the-art communications and audiovisual presentations.

Amenities Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed championship Mountain Course • Nicklaus Academy • Santé Spa • Mountainside Athletic Club with outdoor heated saltwater pool • Five distinct dining options • future Nicklaus-designed Valley Course • Tennis and Squash Accommodation Rooms..................................... 156 Convention Rooms................................................ 5 Convention Group (max)...................................... 15 Banquet (max).................................................. 300

Meeting/exhibition facilities

1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 tel (250) 391-7160 fax (250) 391-3792 toll free 1-800-533-2327 email meetings@bearmountain.com web www.westin.com/bearmountain

Name of Room Bear Mtn. Ballroom Highlands Colwood Langford Goldstream Finlayson

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Size 75 x 61 23 x 61 28 x 61 25 x 61 38 x 24 –

SIZE (IN FEET) Area Ceiling 4,600 – 1,400 – 1,700 – 1,500 – 1,000 – 400

CAPACITY — NUMBER OF PERSONS Boardroom Recption Banquet Theatre – 750 300 410 28 150 80 120 28 200 100 144 28 150 80 120 18 70 50 60 Boardroom-style seating for 16

Classroom 250 80 120 80 36

Victoria is internationally renowned for superb hospitality and accommodation and, no matter how many delegates you are expecting, the city is fully prepared to welcome groups of all sizes.

your event, you may choose to host your event at one of the region’s conference hotels.

The Victoria Conference Centre is the city’s largest conference facility and boasts 40,000 square feet of meeting space and will be increasing to 73,000 square feet in fall 2008.

For further assistance with selecting a site for your event, contact the Meeting and Incentive Travel Team at Tourism Victoria (250) 414-6999 or email meetings@ tourismvictoria.com. We can send your requirements to member hotel properties and send you a complete proposal package including rates, availability, and meeting space specifics.

Additionally, many of the hotels in Victoria and on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands have meeting and conference space. Depending on the number of delegates you need to accommodate, and the setting you want for

The following pages list hotels that have a minimum of 800 square feet of meeting space.

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa

Conference Hotel summary

Conference Rooms Courtesy Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

Technical Facilities Business centre, in-room high-speed Internet access, and meeting rooms equipped for state-of-the-art communications and audiovisual presentations.

Meeting/exhibition facilities

1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 tel (250) 391-7160 fax (250) 391-3792 toll free 1-800-533-2327 email meetings@bearmountain.com web www.westin.com/bearmountain

Name of Room Bear Mtn. Ballroom Highlands Colwood Langford Goldstream Finlayson

18 Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Size 75 x 61 23 x 61 28 x 61 25 x 61 38 x 24 –

SIZE (IN FEET) Area Ceiling 4,600 – 1,400 – 1,700 – 1,500 – 1,000 – 400

CAPACITY — NUMBER OF PERSONS Boardroom Recption Banquet Theatre – 750 300 410 28 150 80 120 28 200 100 144 28 150 80 120 18 70 50 60 Boardroom-style seating for 16

Classroom 250 80 120 80 36

Victoria is internationally renowned for superb hospitality and accommodation and, no matter how many delegates you are expecting, the city is fully prepared to welcome groups of all sizes.

your event, you may choose to host your event at one of the region’s conference hotels.

The Victoria Conference Centre is the city’s largest conference facility and boasts 40,000 square feet of meeting space and will be increasing to 73,000 square feet in fall 2008.

The following pages list hotels that have a minimum of 800 square feet of meeting space.

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Number of Guest rooms

Number of meeting rooms

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Capacity - theatre style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - reception style

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

business centre

117

6,500

5,128

9’

500

360

100

350

500

n/a

yes

Holiday Inn Victoria www.hivictoria.com

152

5,400

3,000

8'6"

250

120

150

300

yes

Howard Johnson City Centre www.hojovictoria.com

1,900

1,040

n/a

120

100

500

Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Marine Resort (opening 2009) www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

3,500

1,482

12'

120

1,200 150

3,000

Ramada Inn Victoria www.victoriaramada.com

3,330

2,600

200

100

150

175

n/a

yes

Red Lion Inn & Suites www.redlioninnvictoria.com

1,200

600

n/a

yes

Sandman Hotel victoria www.SandmanHotels.com

100

2,871

2,480

175

140

220

yes

Sooke Harbour House, Coastal Retreat www.sookeharbourhouse.com

3-4

4,712

2,400

n/a

149

140

149

yes

Vacation Inn Hotel & CoNvention Centre www.VacationInnHotels.com

3,000

10'

200

100

200

240

WESTIN Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa www.westin.com/bearmountain

156

6,000

4,600

13'2"

510

300

135

350

800

yes

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

2,000

1,350

10'

120

yes

Dunsmuir Lodge Conference Facilities www.dunsmuirlodge.com

11,246

1,764

10'

180

104

yes

HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL & SUITES www.hojovictoria.ca

1,300

950

n/a

yes

Quality Inn Waddling Dog www.qualityinnvictoria.com

1,200

600

550

2,400

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, The www.sidneypier.com

1,388

988

400

Aerie Resort, The www.aerie.bc.ca

2,300

1,100

n/a

200

100

150

1,200

yes

April Point Resort www.obmg.com

2,090

1,415

n/a

120

yes

Best Western Austrian Chalet Village www.vquest.com/austrian/

1,250

1,000

yes

Best Western Barclay Hotel www.bestwesternbarclay.com

3,412

3,000

12'

250

100

250

Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn www.cowichanvalleyinn.com

2,000

1,600

12'

100

n/a

yes

6,438

2,560

12'

200

160

220

177

10,000+

3,750

11'4"

300

200

300

yes

business centre

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway www.fourpointsvictoriagateway.com

Capacity - reception style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - theatre style

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Number of meeting rooms

Number of Guest rooms

Conference Hotel Summary inner harbour/city centre Bedford regency hotel www.bedfordregency.com

2,106

1,062

10'

Chateau victoria hotel and suites www.chateauvictoria.com

177

2,110

800

8'5"

yes

Coast victoria harbourside hotel www.coasthotels.com

132

3,000

1,568

10'

150

n/a

120

150

1,000

yes

DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA www.deltavictoria.com

239

14,750

4,050

19'

420

200

280

400

2,400

yes

Executive House Hotel www.executivehouse.com

181

828

n/a

Fairmont Empress, The www.fairmont.com/empress

477

85,000

4,560

22'

450

200

300

500

4,000

yes

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites www.harbourtowers.com

196

14,000

3,500

290

140

300

400

yes

Hotel Grand Pacific www.hotelgrandpacific.com

304

10,000

3,010

11'

260

170

n/a

230

300

yes

Huntingdon Hotel Inn & Suites, the www.bellevillepark.com

115

2,200

700

18'

n/a

1,000

Laurel Point Inn www.laurelpoint.com

200

10,000

2,199

8'8"

250

120

200

250

3,600

yes

Magnolia Hotel & Spa www.magnoliahotel.com

980

500

n/a

oswego Hotel, The www.oswegovictoria.com

2,000

1,000

n/a

500

Paul's Motor Inn www.paulsmotorinn.com

2,700

900

Royal Scot Suite Hotel, The www.royalscot.com

176

2,100

1,100

Strathcona Hotel www.strathconahotel.com

7,500

6,000

150

100

200

Swans Suite Hotel, Victoria’s art hotel www.swanshotel.com

5,000

3,000

n/a

150

Traveller's Inn City Center & Conference Center www.TravellersInn.com

1,534

10'6"

150

100

165

175

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour www.marriottvictoria.com

236

5,000

15'

240

150

220

250

900

yes

VICTORIA REGENT waterfront HOTEL & Suites www.victoriaregent.com

1,200

n/a

yes

Greater Victoria Communities

Conference Hotel Summary

saanich peninsulA

vancouver island (malahat west) & GULF ISLANDS

Accent Inn Victoria www.accentinns.com

118

Comfort Inn & Suites www.comfortinnvictoria.com

106

1,100

800

Best Western Dorchester Hotel www.dorchesternanaimo.com

English Inn, The www.englishinnresort.com

1,000

500

42-53

14-20

12-20

25-45

40-85

2,500

Coast Bastion Inn www.coasthotels.com

480

• For a complete Meeting Space Summary, please refer to www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings • Capacity numbers are without AV consideration. • Please contact our Meeting and Incentive Travel team so we can do the work for you! We can send your requirements to our member hotel properties and then provide you with a complete proposal package including rates, availability, and meeting space specifics. • Inner Harbour/City Centre hotels are within ten minutes walking distance of the Victoria Conference Centre.

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Number of Guest rooms

Number of meeting rooms

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Capacity - theatre style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - reception style

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

business centre

117

6,500

5,128

9’

500

360

100

350

500

n/a

yes

Holiday Inn Victoria www.hivictoria.com

152

5,400

3,000

8'6"

250

120

150

300

yes

Howard Johnson City Centre www.hojovictoria.com

1,900

1,040

n/a

120

100

500

Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Marine Resort (opening 2009) www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

3,500

1,482

12'

120

1,200 150

3,000

Ramada Inn Victoria www.victoriaramada.com

3,330

2,600

200

100

150

175

n/a

yes

Red Lion Inn & Suites www.redlioninnvictoria.com

1,200

600

n/a

yes

Sandman Hotel victoria www.SandmanHotels.com

100

2,871

2,480

175

140

220

yes

Sooke Harbour House, Coastal Retreat www.sookeharbourhouse.com

3-4

4,712

2,400

n/a

149

140

149

yes

Vacation Inn Hotel & CoNvention Centre www.VacationInnHotels.com

3,000

10'

200

100

200

240

WESTIN Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa www.westin.com/bearmountain

156

6,000

4,600

13'2"

510

300

135

350

800

yes

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

2,000

1,350

10'

120

yes

Dunsmuir Lodge Conference Facilities www.dunsmuirlodge.com

11,246

1,764

10'

180

104

yes

HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL & SUITES www.hojovictoria.ca

1,300

950

n/a

yes

Quality Inn Waddling Dog www.qualityinnvictoria.com

1,200

600

550

2,400

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, The www.sidneypier.com

1,388

988

400

Aerie Resort, The www.aerie.bc.ca

2,300

1,100

n/a

200

100

150

1,200

yes

April Point Resort www.obmg.com

2,090

1,415

n/a

120

yes

Best Western Austrian Chalet Village www.vquest.com/austrian/

1,250

1,000

yes

Best Western Barclay Hotel www.bestwesternbarclay.com

3,412

3,000

12'

250

100

250

Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn www.cowichanvalleyinn.com

2,000

1,600

12'

100

n/a

yes

6,438

2,560

12'

200

160

220

177

10,000+

3,750

11'4"

300

200

300

yes

business centre

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway www.fourpointsvictoriagateway.com

Capacity - reception style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - theatre style

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Number of meeting rooms

Number of Guest rooms

Conference Hotel Summary inner harbour/city centre Bedford regency hotel www.bedfordregency.com

2,106

1,062

10'

Chateau victoria hotel and suites www.chateauvictoria.com

177

2,110

800

8'5"

yes

Coast victoria harbourside hotel www.coasthotels.com

132

3,000

1,568

10'

150

n/a

120

150

1,000

yes

DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA www.deltavictoria.com

239

14,750

4,050

19'

420

200

280

400

2,400

yes

Executive House Hotel www.executivehouse.com

181

828

n/a

Fairmont Empress, The www.fairmont.com/empress

477

85,000

4,560

22'

450

200

300

500

4,000

yes

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites www.harbourtowers.com

196

14,000

3,500

290

140

300

400

yes

Hotel Grand Pacific www.hotelgrandpacific.com

304

10,000

3,010

11'

260

170

n/a

230

300

yes

Huntingdon Hotel Inn & Suites, the www.bellevillepark.com

115

2,200

700

18'

n/a

1,000

Laurel Point Inn www.laurelpoint.com

200

10,000

2,199

8'8"

250

120

200

250

3,600

yes

Magnolia Hotel & Spa www.magnoliahotel.com

980

500

n/a

oswego Hotel, The www.oswegovictoria.com

2,000

1,000

n/a

500

Paul's Motor Inn www.paulsmotorinn.com

2,700

900

Royal Scot Suite Hotel, The www.royalscot.com

176

2,100

1,100

Strathcona Hotel www.strathconahotel.com

7,500

6,000

150

100

200

Swans Suite Hotel, Victoria’s art hotel www.swanshotel.com

5,000

3,000

n/a

150

Traveller's Inn City Center & Conference Center www.TravellersInn.com

1,534

10'6"

150

100

165

175

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour www.marriottvictoria.com

236

5,000

15'

240

150

220

250

900

yes

VICTORIA REGENT waterfront HOTEL & Suites www.victoriaregent.com

1,200

n/a

yes

Greater Victoria Communities

Conference Hotel Summary

saanich peninsulA

vancouver island (malahat west) & GULF ISLANDS

Accent Inn Victoria www.accentinns.com

118

Comfort Inn & Suites www.comfortinnvictoria.com

106

1,100

800

Best Western Dorchester Hotel www.dorchesternanaimo.com

English Inn, The www.englishinnresort.com

1,000

500

42-53

14-20

12-20

25-45

40-85

2,500

Coast Bastion Inn www.coasthotels.com

480

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Number of Guest rooms

Number of meeting rooms

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Capacity - theatre style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - reception style

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

business centre

Strathcona Hotel

Crown Isle Resort www.crownisle.com

7,200

2,000

12'

200

160

275

yes

Days Inn WEIGH WEST www.weighwest.com

1,900

950

12' 1/2"

100

250

yes

Fairwinds Schooner Cove Resort Hotel & Marina www.fairwinds.ca

9,400

3,140

12'

175

130

250

1,500

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa www.kingfisherspa.com

2,100

1,200

n/a

110

Long Beach Lodge Resort www.longbeachlodgeresort.com

830

n/a

8'11"

n/a

Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina www.TheGrandResort.com

2,882

2,442

10'

200

100

150

225

950

yes

Painters Lodge & Holiday Fishing Resort www.painterslodge.com

3,000

1,980

10'

200

130

200+

yes

Poets Cove Resort & Spa www.poetscove.com

1,586

16'

165

105

120

155

150

yes

Quality Resort Bayside www.qualityresortparksville.com

4,500

1,620

160

130

200

yes

Sonora Resort & Conference Centre www.sonoraresort.com

1,293

1,294

120

yes

Tauca Lea Resort & Spa www.taucalearesortandspa.com

1,100

14'

110

300

yes

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and conference centre www.tigh-na-mara.com

192

10,000

2,336

n/a

260

100

195

230

1,500

yes

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge and rv park www.capemudgeresort.com

3,000

1,500

40'

120

yes

Wickaninnish Inn www.wickinn.com

1,220

720

yes

Conference Hotel Summary

Victoria’s Entertainment Centre Renowned as one of Victoria’s main attractions, the Strathcona Hotel offers a unique setting for any meeting or conference. With a wide variety of rooms and venues, we can accommodate groups from 35 to 1200 for socials, dinner parties, awards banquets, British pub nights, and so much more. Known locally for its hospitality and affordable rooms, the Strathcona offers a variety of choices for dining and nightlife. Enjoy family dining or traditional pub fare in the Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant or relax in the sunshine on the famous rooftop surf club patio and rooftop sand volleyball courts. Dance the night away at Element Night Club, the hottest spot in Victoria, or toss peanuts on the floor in Big Bad John’s Hillbilly Bar! Top off your night with a cocktail in The Clubhouse or a game of pool or darts in the Games Room. We simply have it all!

919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2 tel (250) 383-7137 fax (250) 383-6893 toll free 1-800-663-7476 email info@strathconahotel.com web www.strathconahotel.com

Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites Your choice in Victoria. The Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites is the right choice to accommodate your conference guest room requirements when planning your meeting, or special event at the Victoria Conference Centre. The Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites is located across the street from the Victoria Conference Centre. In the heart of downtown, we are within walking distance of the Legislative Buildings, Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum and many other local attractions. The Hotel features standard, one- and two-bedroom suites, all with balconies. Kitchens are available at a nominal fee. Our penthouse suites, with fireplaces, are the prefect venue for informal gatherings. We offer high-speed Internet, in-room safes, and complimentary shuttle service within the downtown core. Whether relaxing in our Mediterranean-style fitness centre or dining in Samuel’s By The Park Restaurant, the Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites is the perfect choice to host your delegates in Victoria. Amenities High-speed Internet • Spacious guest rooms and suites • Indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness area • Across from the Victoria Conference Centre, in the heart of downtown • Restaurant “Samuel’s By The Park” • Meeting room ideal for small meetings (up to 45 people) or private meal functions • Adjacent to the lobby • Overlooks Thunderbird Park with floor-to-ceiling windows • Flat screen TV for audio-visual

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655 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P9 tel (250) 386-1312 fax (250) 386-0687 toll free 1-866-663-7007 email sales@qvhotel.com web www.qvhotel.com Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Number of Guest rooms

Number of meeting rooms

total meeting space (sq. FT.)

Largest meeting room (SQ. FT.)

Ceiling height (ballroom)

Capacity - theatre style

Capacity - classroom style

Capacity - boardroom style

Capacity - banquet style

Capacity - reception style

outdoor meeting space (sq. ft.)

business centre

Strathcona Hotel

Crown Isle Resort www.crownisle.com

7,200

2,000

12'

200

160

275

yes

Days Inn WEIGH WEST www.weighwest.com

1,900

950

12' 1/2"

100

250

yes

Fairwinds Schooner Cove Resort Hotel & Marina www.fairwinds.ca

9,400

3,140

12'

175

130

250

1,500

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa www.kingfisherspa.com

2,100

1,200

n/a

110

Long Beach Lodge Resort www.longbeachlodgeresort.com

830

n/a

8'11"

n/a

Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina www.TheGrandResort.com

2,882

2,442

10'

200

100

150

225

950

yes

Painters Lodge & Holiday Fishing Resort www.painterslodge.com

3,000

1,980

10'

200

130

200+

yes

Poets Cove Resort & Spa www.poetscove.com

1,586

16'

165

105

120

155

150

yes

Quality Resort Bayside www.qualityresortparksville.com

4,500

1,620

160

130

200

yes

Sonora Resort & Conference Centre www.sonoraresort.com

1,293

1,294

120

yes

Tauca Lea Resort & Spa www.taucalearesortandspa.com

1,100

14'

110

300

yes

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and conference centre www.tigh-na-mara.com

192

10,000

2,336

n/a

260

100

195

230

1,500

yes

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge and rv park www.capemudgeresort.com

3,000

1,500

40'

120

yes

Wickaninnish Inn www.wickinn.com

1,220

720

yes

Conference Hotel Summary

919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2 tel (250) 383-7137 fax (250) 383-6893 toll free 1-800-663-7476 email info@strathconahotel.com web www.strathconahotel.com

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655 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P9 tel (250) 386-1312 fax (250) 386-0687 toll free 1-866-663-7007 email sales@qvhotel.com web www.qvhotel.com Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina

The Aerie Resort & Spa

Overlooking Victoria’s picturesque harbour, the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina offers the style, quality and superior service required for a unique conference experience.

Be it a small gathering of upper management or a large team-building getaway, your corporate event at the Aerie Resort and Spa is guaranteed to be memorable and successful. With spectacular natural beauty as both backdrop and inspiration, a productive session is sure to follow. After the meeting, take advantage of our 2000-square-foot full-service fitness centre, have a massage at our Spa and Wellness Centre, or perhaps participate in a private yoga class. Then finish off the evening with a sumptuous gourmet dinner prepared by our executive chef followed by a nice after dinner drink in our stylish Bonelli Lounge. Book your corporate event at the top of the mountain today!

Our renowned chef, Scot Tremblay, will personally ensure that the same quality and presentation that makes our Blue Crab Bar & Grill one of Victoria’s finest restaurants is carried over to your conference. With our expertise in all aspects of event planning, guests will be afforded complete, customized attention… no detail is overlooked. Just blocks away from the city’s tourist district, we are the perfect combination of modern elegance and affordable luxury.

Amenities 132 rooms & suites • 5 meeting rooms • High-speed Internet • 150-guest ballroom • Heated pool and fitness room

Top 5 Amenities 32” LCD Televisions • Cloud Nine Beds (Simmons Beautyrest “Exceptional”) • iHome iPod compatible clock radio • Exclusive Bathroom Amenities from Chopard • Wireless Internet

meeting room capacity area

Theatre Classrm Banquet Recept Brd Rm North Coast 80 45 70 80 24 South Coast 80 45 70 80 20 Combined Coast Ballrm 150 90 140 150 – Fairfield 60 24 40 50 30 Simcoe 25 16 20 35 18 Gonzales 20 – 24 – 24

Summit Garden Villa

SqFt 784 784 1,568 648 432 465

146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 tel (250) 360-1211 fax (250) 360-1418 toll free 1-866-663-1144 web www.coasthotels.com

Swans Suite Hotel Victoria’s Boutique & Art Hotel

Theatre 45 25 15

Classrm 50 20 15

Banquet 40 30 20

Recept 70 50 35

Brd Rm 35 20 15

SqFt 1200 900 800

600 Ebedora Lane, PO Box 108, Malahat Victoria, BC V0R 2L0 tel (250) 743-7115 fax (250) 743-4766 toll free 1-800-518-1933 email resort@aerieresort.ca web www.aerieresort.ca

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Centrally located in the heart of historic Old Town Victoria, within walking distance of the Inner Harbour, theatres, attractions, shopping and so much more, Swans blends old-world charm with modern comforts. Host your event for 10-150 people in our magnificent on-site venues. Your overnight guests will relax amidst original Art and fresh flowers in one of our 29 spacious studios, one- or two-bedroom suites. Most suites are two levels with high ceilings, open beams, private patios, terraces, or Juliet balconies. Impress your VIPs with our luxurious 3,000-square-foot penthouse and rooftop patio. High-speed wireless Internet and local calls are free. Enjoy the Wild Saffron Bistro for fine dining, or our award-winning brewpub with live music 7 nights a week. Truly a home away from home!

The natural choice. At Tigh-Na-Mara we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations, guaranteeing the success of your event. Our function rooms are designed to ensure flexibility and provide superior technological support, including complimentary wired and wireless Internet, ideal for meetings, themed parties and incentive events. All rooms offer natural light via skylights and large windows or by direct access to courtyards and outdoor terraces. Many rooms have stone fireplaces showcasing our natural surroundings.

AMENITIES 29 suites & a 3,000-square-foot penthouse • Catering • Brewpub with patio and live music 7 nights per week • Free Internet & local phone calls • Fine dining bistro.

Our resort amenities will satisfy both activity-inspired individuals and those simply wanting to unwind. Try clamming, wildlife viewing, ocean swimming in the warmest waters in B.C. and nearby hiking, skiing and year-round golf.

Tigh-Na-Mara is an all-season destination resort, sheltered within 22 acres of forest on 3km of sandy beaches. We offer a selection of signature logconstructed units − luxurious Spa Bungalows, rustic Log Cottages and Oceanview condominiums.

Our Grotto Spa offers over 20,000 square feet of bliss as the largest Resort Spa in B.C. The Grotto offers spa services for individuals, couples and groups including facials, therapeutic hydrotherapy, body wraps and scrubs, massage and more which work in harmony with your body’s needs. Amenities Grotto Spa • Soothing Mineral Pool • Indoor Activity Pool • Steam Room • Hot Tub • Tennis Court • Basketball Court • Beach Volleyball • Bicycle Rentals • Recreation Program • Business Centre • Fitness Centre • Beach Access • Skiing • Year-round Golf

506 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6 tel (250) 361-3310 Fax (250) 361-3491 toll free 1-800-668-7926 web www.swanshotel.com

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1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5 tel (250) 248-2072 fax (250) 248-4140 toll free 1-800-663-7373 email sales@tigh-na-mara.com web www.tigh-na-mara.com Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina

The Aerie Resort & Spa

Overlooking Victoria’s picturesque harbour, the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina offers the style, quality and superior service required for a unique conference experience.

Amenities 132 rooms & suites • 5 meeting rooms • High-speed Internet • 150-guest ballroom • Heated pool and fitness room

meeting room capacity area

Summit Garden Villa

SqFt 784 784 1,568 648 432 465

146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 tel (250) 360-1211 fax (250) 360-1418 toll free 1-866-663-1144 web www.coasthotels.com

Swans Suite Hotel Victoria’s Boutique & Art Hotel

Theatre 45 25 15

Classrm 50 20 15

Banquet 40 30 20

Recept 70 50 35

Brd Rm 35 20 15

SqFt 1200 900 800

600 Ebedora Lane, PO Box 108, Malahat Victoria, BC V0R 2L0 tel (250) 743-7115 fax (250) 743-4766 toll free 1-800-518-1933 email resort@aerieresort.ca web www.aerieresort.ca

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

AMENITIES 29 suites & a 3,000-square-foot penthouse • Catering • Brewpub with patio and live music 7 nights per week • Free Internet & local phone calls • Fine dining bistro.

506 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6 tel (250) 361-3310 Fax (250) 361-3491 toll free 1-800-668-7926 web www.swanshotel.com

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Off-site venues

Victoria’s only five-star oceanfront resort. Spectacular contemporary architecture. 33 luxurious OceanSuites, executive conference facilities, contemporary coastal cuisine at the SeaGrille & Pub with an award-winning wine cellar. Amenities • Private meeting space for up to 36 and elegant receptions for up to 120 • Ocean view terrace with year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tub • Complimentary high-speed Internet and long distance calling • 15 minutes from BC Ferries and Victoria International Airport

849 Verdier Avenue, Victoria, BC toll free 1-888-544-2069 web www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

Chateau Victoria Our 4-star award hotel is conveniently located downtown, steps to the Inner Harbour, shops, attractions and only a 3-minute walk to the Victoria Conference Centre. Indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room. Enjoy our lobby lounge or rooftop restaurant and bar. Affordable elegance, right downtown. Complimentary parking and in-room high-speed Internet access, as well as local calls. Amenities 177 guestrooms and suites • Rooftop banquet facilities • Meeting rooms for up to 70 people with complimentary highspeed Internet access • Executive Penthouse meeting room 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2 tel (250) 382-4221 fax (250) 380-1950 toll free 1-800-663-5891 email reservations@chateauvictoria.com web www.chateauvictoria.com

Executive House Hotel

Amenities Complimentary high-speed Internet • Inner Harbour Shuttle Service • Adventure & Golf Packages • Across from Victoria Conference Centre • Fitness centre, whirlpool, Jaccuzi and steamroom 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5 tel (250) 388-5111 fax (250) 385-1323 toll free 1-800-663-7001 email executivehouse@executivehouse.com web www.executivehouse.com

The Treehouse The Treehouse offers the perfect getaway for meetings, seminars, conferences and retreats. The natural beauty of the surrounding Arbutus forest makes for a serene escape from the everyday. Two meeting rooms are available, suitable for gatherings of 30 to 100 people. Enhance your group discussions using our state-of-the-art sound system, projection screen and digital Internet connection – perfect for PowerPoint presentations and video productions. The dynamic, creative ambience of The Treehouse makes it an inviting atmosphere for any special occasion, party, community activity or group meeting. If you are looking for a unique venue to host your next gathering, class, workshop or event, come and explore the warm, alluring all-natural surroundings of The Treehouse. The Treehouse – the very best of luxury with the beauty of untouched nature.

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Located in the heart of Victoria, across the street from the Victoria Conference Centre, just a block from the magnificent Inner Harbour, National Geographic IMAX Theatre, Royal BC Museum, shopping and attractions. We offer an executive floor with two penthouse suites perfect for hospitality events and small meetings. Experience Barkley’s Steakhouse, the charming Caffè d’Amore, Doubles Oyster Bar and Bartholomew’s Bar and Rockefeller Grille.

Enhance your conference experience by planning receptions, banquets, and team-building events at any of Victoria’s unique off-site venues. We have a wide array of great ideas — salmon barbecues, tea parties, formal balls, First Nations performances, lavish banquets in oceanside dining rooms, seminars at peaceful retreats, guest speakers at historic theatres, golf tournaments on courses with spectacular views, receptions in castles, gardens, and art galleries, and much more… For further assistance with selecting off-site venues, as well as exciting ideas for events and information on Victoria’s most renowned event planners and caterers, contact the Meeting and Incentive Travel Team at Tourism Victoria (250) 414-6999 or email meetings@tourismvictoria.com. The following pages list off-site venues that welcome groups for meetings, receptions, and/or banquets.

1150 Bear Mountain Parkway, Victoria, BC V9B 6T3 tel (250) 383-0133 fax (250) 220-4711 email sandy@thetreehouseretreat.com web www.thetreehouseretreat.com

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Off-site venues

849 Verdier Avenue, Victoria, BC toll free 1-888-544-2069 web www.brentwoodbaylodge.com

Executive House Hotel

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1150 Bear Mountain Parkway, Victoria, BC V9B 6T3 tel (250) 383-0133 fax (250) 220-4711 email sandy@thetreehouseretreat.com web www.thetreehouseretreat.com

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Total Capacity

Capacity - Reception style

Capacity - Banquet style

Total venue space (sq. ft.)

Total indoor space (sq. ft.)

Outdoor space (sq. ft.)

outdoor venue tenting required

Catering - on site

Catering - outside caterer

Maltwood Gallery - University Centre www.maltwood.uvic.ca

100

varies

3,200

varies

n/a

yes

McMorran’s beach house www.mcmorrans.com

n/a

200+

200

4,600

600+

yes

Olympic View Golf Course www.olympicviewgolf.com

300

250

300

4,200

300

yes

Queenswood Centre www.queenswoodcentre.com

30-200

100

n/a

varies

n/a

yes

Royal Colwood Golf Club www.royalcolwood.org

220

n/a

220

3,600

2,831,400

yes

Sooke Community Hall - Sooke Community Association www.sookenet.com

597

425

6,800

n/a

yes

Treehouse at Rivers Crossing, The www.thetreehouseretreat.com

100

n/a

1,650

yes

University of Victoria www.hfcs.uvic.ca/conferences

824

900

500

13,412

12,712

700

yes

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc www.bcferries.com

n/a

yes

Butchart Gardens Ltd., The www.butchartgardens.com

220

400

220

5,900

5,200

yes

150

n/a

12,000

n/a

yes

Catering - outside caterer

Catering - on site

outdoor venue tenting required

Outdoor space (sq. ft.)

Total indoor space (sq. ft.)

Total venue space (sq. ft.)

Capacity - Banquet style

Capacity - Reception style

Total Capacity

Off-site Venue Summary inner harbour/city centre Art Gallery of Greater Victoria www.aggv.bc.ca

150

2,000

n/a

650

yes

Artisan wine shop and tasting Room (250) 384-9994

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant www.canoebrewpub.com

500-700

700

240

5,400

3,400

2,000

yes

Legacy Art Gallery and Café www.legacygallery.ca

100

varies

1,800

varies

n/a

yes

Legislative Dining Room - Parliament Buildings www.leg.bc.ca

100

n/a

100

n/a

yes

Maritime Museum of British Columbia www.mmbc.bc.ca

300

275

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

Market Square www.marketsquare.ca

750

500

10,500

1,000

9,500

partial

yes

Marquee Room, The www.swanshotel.com

120-215

215

120

4,000

n/a

yes

400

100

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

12-200

200

160

n/a

yes

National Geographic IMAX Theatre www.imaxvictoria.com Orca Spirit adventures - Boat charters www.orcaspirit.com

Off-site Venue Summary

Saanich Peninsula

2,520

n/a

yes

Butterfly Gardens, Victoria www.butterflygardens.com

ROYAL & MCPHERSON THEATRES SOCIETY, THE www.rmts.bc.ca

800 & 1,400

n/a

yes

Church & State wines www.churchstatewines.com

316

250

150

16,000

8,000

87,120

yes

Royal BC Museum www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

2,500

varies

60,000

varies

yes

Dunsmuir Lodge www.dunsmuirlodge.com

350

104

5,500

n/a

yes

St. Ann’s Academy Chapel & Interpretive Centre www.stannsacademy.com

200 & 500

70-500 outdoors

9,220

800

8,400

yes

Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha www.sanscha.com

900

600

38,000

28,000

5,000

yes

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre www.saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com

7,000

200

160

17,000

n/a

yes

NRC Centre of the Universe www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

300

150-300

60-300

14,582

6,878

7,700

yes

Strathcona hotel www.strathconahotel.com

1,100

800

200

9,900

7,500

2,400

seasonal

yes

Saanich Historical Artifacts Society www.shas.ca

n/a

1,219,680

yes

500

120

11,900

n/a

yes

Sea Cider Farm and Cider House www.seacider.ca

100

3,900

1,300

2,600

n/a

yes

1,400

1,000

18,000

yes

Starling Lane Winery www.starlinglanewinery.com

20-250

250

200

800

n/a

yes

VANCOUVER ISLAND TECHNOLOGY PARK www.vitp.ca

16-98

n/a

400-1,600

n/a

yes

Play with your food Dinner Theatre www.playwithyourfood.ca

Victoria Arts Connection www.victoriaartsconnection.com Victoria Curling Club www.victoriacurlingclub.com

n/a

Greater Victoria Communities Caleb Pike Heritage Park www.calebpikeheritagepark.org

200

115

12,190

1,300

10,890

yes

Vancouver Island (Malahat West) & Gulf Islands

1,300

1,000

16,000

n/a

yes

Cherry Point vineyards www.cherrypointvineyards.com

1,600

n/a

Esquimalt’s Archie browning sports centre (250) 414-7103

1400 & 800

400 & 400

17,000 & 13,000

yes

HollyHock www.hollyhock.ca

110

120

3,900

1,438,000

yes

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill

500 +

n/a

1,916,640

yes

Merridale Ciderworks Corp. www.merridale.com

120

45-75

871,200

1,000

500

yes

Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre www.quwutsun.ca

300

240

8,200

7,400

800

yes

Eagle Ridge Community Centre www.eagleridgecentre.com

Hatley Park National Historic Site www.hatleypark.ca

700

250

12,000

24,611,400

yes

• For a complete Meeting Space Summary, please refer to www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

• Capacity numbers are without AV consideration.

• Please contact our Meeting and Incentive Travel team so we can do the work for you! We can send your requirements to our member hotel properties and then provide you with a complete proposal package including rates, availability, and meeting space specifics.

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Total Capacity

Capacity - Reception style

Capacity - Banquet style

Total venue space (sq. ft.)

Total indoor space (sq. ft.)

Outdoor space (sq. ft.)

outdoor venue tenting required

Catering - on site

Catering - outside caterer

Maltwood Gallery - University Centre www.maltwood.uvic.ca

100

varies

3,200

varies

n/a

yes

McMorran’s beach house www.mcmorrans.com

n/a

200+

200

4,600

600+

yes

Olympic View Golf Course www.olympicviewgolf.com

300

250

300

4,200

300

yes

Queenswood Centre www.queenswoodcentre.com

30-200

100

n/a

varies

n/a

yes

Royal Colwood Golf Club www.royalcolwood.org

220

n/a

220

3,600

2,831,400

yes

Sooke Community Hall - Sooke Community Association www.sookenet.com

597

425

6,800

n/a

yes

Treehouse at Rivers Crossing, The www.thetreehouseretreat.com

100

n/a

1,650

yes

University of Victoria www.hfcs.uvic.ca/conferences

824

900

500

13,412

12,712

700

yes

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc www.bcferries.com

n/a

yes

Butchart Gardens Ltd., The www.butchartgardens.com

220

400

220

5,900

5,200

yes

150

n/a

12,000

n/a

yes

Catering - outside caterer

Catering - on site

outdoor venue tenting required

Outdoor space (sq. ft.)

Total indoor space (sq. ft.)

Total venue space (sq. ft.)

Capacity - Banquet style

Capacity - Reception style

Total Capacity

Off-site Venue Summary inner harbour/city centre Art Gallery of Greater Victoria www.aggv.bc.ca

150

2,000

n/a

650

yes

Artisan wine shop and tasting Room (250) 384-9994

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant www.canoebrewpub.com

500-700

700

240

5,400

3,400

2,000

yes

Legacy Art Gallery and Café www.legacygallery.ca

100

varies

1,800

varies

n/a

yes

Legislative Dining Room - Parliament Buildings www.leg.bc.ca

100

n/a

100

n/a

yes

Maritime Museum of British Columbia www.mmbc.bc.ca

300

275

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

Market Square www.marketsquare.ca

750

500

10,500

1,000

9,500

partial

yes

Marquee Room, The www.swanshotel.com

120-215

215

120

4,000

n/a

yes

400

100

n/a

1,000

n/a

yes

12-200

200

160

n/a

yes

National Geographic IMAX Theatre www.imaxvictoria.com Orca Spirit adventures - Boat charters www.orcaspirit.com

Off-site Venue Summary

Saanich Peninsula

2,520

n/a

yes

Butterfly Gardens, Victoria www.butterflygardens.com

ROYAL & MCPHERSON THEATRES SOCIETY, THE www.rmts.bc.ca

800 & 1,400

n/a

yes

Church & State wines www.churchstatewines.com

316

250

150

16,000

8,000

87,120

yes

Royal BC Museum www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

2,500

varies

60,000

varies

yes

Dunsmuir Lodge www.dunsmuirlodge.com

350

104

5,500

n/a

yes

St. Ann’s Academy Chapel & Interpretive Centre www.stannsacademy.com

200 & 500

70-500 outdoors

9,220

800

8,400

yes

Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha www.sanscha.com

900

600

38,000

28,000

5,000

yes

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre www.saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com

7,000

200

160

17,000

n/a

yes

NRC Centre of the Universe www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

300

150-300

60-300

14,582

6,878

7,700

yes

Strathcona hotel www.strathconahotel.com

1,100

800

200

9,900

7,500

2,400

seasonal

yes

Saanich Historical Artifacts Society www.shas.ca

n/a

1,219,680

yes

500

120

11,900

n/a

yes

Sea Cider Farm and Cider House www.seacider.ca

100

3,900

1,300

2,600

n/a

yes

1,400

1,000

18,000

yes

Starling Lane Winery www.starlinglanewinery.com

20-250

250

200

800

n/a

yes

VANCOUVER ISLAND TECHNOLOGY PARK www.vitp.ca

16-98

n/a

400-1,600

n/a

yes

Play with your food Dinner Theatre www.playwithyourfood.ca

Victoria Arts Connection www.victoriaartsconnection.com Victoria Curling Club www.victoriacurlingclub.com

n/a

Greater Victoria Communities Caleb Pike Heritage Park www.calebpikeheritagepark.org

200

115

12,190

1,300

10,890

yes

Vancouver Island (Malahat West) & Gulf Islands

1,300

1,000

16,000

n/a

yes

Cherry Point vineyards www.cherrypointvineyards.com

1,600

n/a

Esquimalt’s Archie browning sports centre (250) 414-7103

1400 & 800

400 & 400

17,000 & 13,000

yes

HollyHock www.hollyhock.ca

110

120

3,900

1,438,000

yes

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill

500 +

n/a

1,916,640

yes

Merridale Ciderworks Corp. www.merridale.com

120

45-75

871,200

1,000

500

yes

Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre www.quwutsun.ca

300

240

8,200

7,400

800

yes

Eagle Ridge Community Centre www.eagleridgecentre.com

Hatley Park National Historic Site www.hatleypark.ca

700

250

12,000

24,611,400

yes

• For a complete Meeting Space Summary, please refer to www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

• Capacity numbers are without AV consideration.

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Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Mary Winspear Centre Victoria’s newest conference and meeting facility, The Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha, is just 20 minutes from the city, on the doorstep of beautiful Sidney by the Sea. We are located only minutes from both Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal. The Centre combines state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, for large or small groups, with outstanding customer service. Providing professional, personalized service for both large and small groups, the Client Services Department will work with you to create an event true to your vision. From caterer to the entertainment, the choices for creating an unforgettable event experience are unlimited. Amenities 30,000 sq ft — one of the largest conference centres on Vancouver Island • 8,000-sq-ft reception hall • 310-seat proscenium-style theatre • Several function rooms, executive boardroom, and gallery space • Events and live theatre performances at the Charlie White Theatre

More than an Event: an Out of this World Experience! The Centre of the Universe – exclusively yours for the evening! Enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner in the star theatre, canapés under the Milky Way, or take in the best views of Victoria and the cosmos from our observation deck. Your group can tour the constellations in our SunDome Planetarium, pick up a 50,000-year-old meteorite, be entertained by multimedia shows, or browse in our exhibit gallery and gift shop. Learn about amazing discoveries and find out what our astronomers will be exploring next. Take a guided tour of our historic, working research telescope: the Plaskett telescope of Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, once the largest in the world. Weather permitting, explore the wonders of the night sky with one of our telescopes. Staff will be on hand to guide you through the Universe. The Centre is fully accessible, and our 60-seat auditorium is fully equipped to meet any of your multimedia needs. Parking is free and bus parking is available. Amenities Historic site at the summit of Observatory Hill • Beautiful, natural setting for your event • Fully equipped auditorium seats 60 • Tours of a working scientific observatory • Educational and entertaining programming Pour des renseignements en français, veuillez consulter le site Web.

2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9 tel (250) 656-0275 fax (250) 656-0271 email maureenralph@marywinspearcentre.ca web www.marywinspearcentre.ca

Centre of the Universe, NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2E7 email cu@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca web www.cu.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Hatley Park National Historic Site

Orca Spirit Adventures

A fabulous, fresh-air change for your business!

With a wide variety of vessels and tours to choose from, Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria’s #1 choice for whale watching, marine adventure, dinner cruises, and custom charters.

Ancient forests, Edwardian gardens, and a Castle by the sea… A divine escape — Hatley Park National Historic Site is situated six miles from downtown Victoria. Our professional event staff and catering services are available so that you can focus on your business. Capable of meeting the needs of the global business, conference, corporate and incentive travel markets, Hatley Park offers three venues: Hatley Castle, the Mews Conference Centre, and the Quarterdeck. Each venue is unique in its own way. Accommodating groups up to 280 people indoors, with outdoor event capabilities also. Break the mold and connect with your colleagues at Hatley Park. Our corporate themed events — such as Murder Mysteries in the Castle or Medieval Dinners — are designed to ensure that the objectives of your meetings can be achieved and combined with a memorable event that clients will be talking about for years to come. Amenities Hatley Castle and an Oceanfront setting • Themed Events • Access to resource specialists • Professional staff • 280 people indoors, with outdoor event capabilities

Vessel Options include: Orca Spirit II - 200 passenger catamaran Orca Spirit II will provide you and your guests with the ultimate in luxury, stability, safety, and comfort. This vessel is able to offer a wide variety of tours including whale watching, dinners, weddings, harbour cruises. The tour options are endless. Pacific Explorer - 70 passengers A beautiful vessel with all the amenities, the Pacific Explorer I offers the ultimate in customer comfort. Superbly designed interior features full-length tinted windows, indoor nook-style seating for 60 passengers including a kitchen and bar service area. This vessel is not only excellent for whale watching, it’s also ideal for custom charters, dinner and sunset harbour cruises. Orca Spirit - 45 passengers The pride of Victoria’s whale watching fleet. Orca Spirit Adventure’s signature vessel sets the company standard with the highest level of both customer comfort and safety. Constructed using state-of-the-art technology, this vessel was specifically designed for whale watching. Zodiacs For the adventurous at heart, 12-passenger zodiacs are recommended for an exhilarating experience complete with sea spray! Designed for high speed and quick turns, these boats are known around the world for durability, seaworthiness, and performance.

2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 tel (250) 391-2666 fax (250) 391-2623 toll free 1-866-241-0674 email meetings@hatleypark.ca web www.hatleypark.ca

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146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 tel (250) 383-8411 fax (250) 383-4666 email sales@orcaspirit.com web www.orcaspirit.com Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9 tel (250) 656-0275 fax (250) 656-0271 email maureenralph@marywinspearcentre.ca web www.marywinspearcentre.ca

Centre of the Universe, NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2E7 email cu@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca web www.cu.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Hatley Park National Historic Site

Orca Spirit Adventures

A fabulous, fresh-air change for your business!

With a wide variety of vessels and tours to choose from, Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria’s #1 choice for whale watching, marine adventure, dinner cruises, and custom charters.

2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 tel (250) 391-2666 fax (250) 391-2623 toll free 1-866-241-0674 email meetings@hatleypark.ca web www.hatleypark.ca

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146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 tel (250) 383-8411 fax (250) 383-4666 email sales@orcaspirit.com web www.orcaspirit.com Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Poets Cove Resort & Spa

SpringTide Whale Tours & Cruises

This jewel of the Gulf Islands can be found nestled on Pender Island, offering a blend of pristine wilderness and elegant sophistication.

Make your event an outstanding success! Host your delegates onboard the luxury 84 passenger Marauder IV Motor Yacht for a Cruise, Reception or Whale & Wildlife Tour. SPRINGTIDE expertise provides consistent, professional services for Meetings, Conferences and Incentive Travel.

For a corporate meeting, incentive or group getaway, Poets Cove offers ocean view meeting space, luxurious accommodation in ocean-view cottages, villas or lodge rooms for groups up to 80 people. We offer year-round activities such as kayaking, cycling, eco-tours, wine & gallery tours, or a day at our wonderful Susurrus Spa.

Whether on an intimate private cruise or scheduled whale watching tour, clients will appreciate experiencing Victoria by water – impressive 360° views on multiple decks and comfortable inside accommodation.

Poets Cove is easily accessible via BC Ferries and Floatplane scheduled and charter service from Victoria, Vancouver and Seattle.

For Whale Tours on Ocean Cruisers and Zodiacs, or for a unique Meeting Venue ~ SPRINGTIDE.

You’ll find inspiration, motivation and relaxation here at Poets Cove.

Family Owned and Operated for 18 years.

Pender Island, British Columbia tel 1-888-512-7638 or (250) 629-2100 web www.poetscove.com

1207 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9 tel (250) 384-4444 fax (250) 658-0779 toll free 1-800-470-3474 email info@SpringTideCharters.com web www.SpringTideCharters.com

Pacific Coach

Royal Blue Line Motor Tours Ltd.

The best service and fleet of coaches for your group or special event! With a growing fleet, we have 47-, 56-, and 62-passenger and wheelchair accessible coaches. Year-round, Pacific Coach operates a frequent, daily scheduled service between Victoria and Vancouver (Downtown, YVR and Cruise Ship Terminals). We also offer a daily, scheduled service between YVR and Whistler Village. Sightseeing tours to Victoria, the Butchart Gardens and Whale Watching also available. Pacific Coach provides charters for special events and groups, with competitive rates between Vancouver and Victoria. We are licensed to pick up in Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle.

Hop aboard the Royal Blue Line bus for a tour of Victoria! Listen to fascinating stories about our early history combined with modern-day facts about Victoria and Vancouver Island. Enjoy heritage buildings, colourful gardens, and spectacular scenery. Stop for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Stroll along the beach. At the end of the day, you’ll agree… Royal Blue Line is a great way to see Victoria! Our Open Top City Tour departs from Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour in front of the Port Angeles ferry terminal on Belleville Street (next to the Wax Museum). Royal Blue Line operates a fleet of vintage Bristol FLF’s and AEC Routemasters — the best buses Britain ever built!

City tours and private charters. 700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3 tel (250) 385-3348 fax (250) 385-3301 toll free 1-800-661-1725 groups 1-888-682-2008 web www.pacificcoach.com

tel (250) 360-2249 toll free 1-800-663-1128 web www.royalbluelinetours.com

Victoria’s Ultimate Dinner Cruise

Big Bus City Tour

Take in the beauty of Victoria’s Inner Harbour and local waterfront while enjoying a 3-course high-end meal aboard the Fantasea, our 41' Transport Canada Certified approved luxury yacht. We can accommodate groups up to 20 guests and feature a full bar and a hostess to serve. Lots of comfortable seating and two on-board washrooms. The Fantasea is equipped with heated upper deck and cabin, side curtains to enjoy the weather and is fully covered. Dinner Cruises depart year round from Harbour Air (Inner Harbour Centre) at 950 Wharf Street.

The best way to discover Victoria! When you select a BIG BUS tour, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time at any of our stops, including major attractions, shopping areas, and many of Victoria’s fine restaurants. On BIG BUS, there’s no need to rush! Your ticket is valid for 2 full days and our Hop-on/Hop-off policy means you can spend as much time as you’d like at any particular destination. City Tour: Over 20 stops including Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Rocklands, Beach Drive, Inner Harbour, and more. Saanich Peninsula Tour: Stops include Butchart Gardens, Sidney-by-the-Sea, Butterfly Gardens, a winery, and Swartz Bay.

950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 tel (250) 658-6052 email info@fantaseacharters.com web www.fantaseacharters.com

811 Government Street, Victoria, BC tel (250) 389-2229 toll free 1-888-434-2229 web www.bigbus.ca

Gray Line West

Akal Airport Shuttle Bus

Gray Line West combines world-class service with local expertise to offer the finest in sightseeing, tour groups, coach charters, conferences and conventions. Our services include delegate and companion tour programs, shuttle services, airport arrival and departure services, meet and greet services, convention sightseeing incentive programs.

Akal Airport Shuttle bus provides daily half hour service between Victoria Airport and downtown Victoria hotels. We cover all incoming and outgoing flights from 4:00 am until past midnight. Service to UVic, CFB Esquimalt and B&B’s also available. Conferences and seminar services can be pre-arranged.

Enjoy the scenic delights of Butchart Gardens, relish a traditional Afternoon tea service, and take in the history and charm of the city. Our spectacular Victoria sightseeing tours are an experience not to be missed. Choose Gray Line West for the best in Victoria sightseeing.

tel (250) 388-6539 toll free 1-800-663-8390 web www.graylinewest.com

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Akal has a fleet of five brand new air-conditioned deluxe coaches to provide you with safe, reliable and comfortable service. Adult (one way): $15 each Corporate Rates: $10 each (core downtown) Contact: Rita, Director, Marketing & Sales, Akal Airporter

Akal

Airporter

Victoria, BC Canada tel (250) 386-2525 toll free 1-877-386-2525 email info@victoriaairportshuttle.com web www.victoriaairporter.com

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

Poets Cove Resort & Spa

SpringTide Whale Tours & Cruises

This jewel of the Gulf Islands can be found nestled on Pender Island, offering a blend of pristine wilderness and elegant sophistication.

Poets Cove is easily accessible via BC Ferries and Floatplane scheduled and charter service from Victoria, Vancouver and Seattle.

For Whale Tours on Ocean Cruisers and Zodiacs, or for a unique Meeting Venue ~ SPRINGTIDE.

You’ll find inspiration, motivation and relaxation here at Poets Cove.

Family Owned and Operated for 18 years.

Pender Island, British Columbia tel 1-888-512-7638 or (250) 629-2100 web www.poetscove.com

1207 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9 tel (250) 384-4444 fax (250) 658-0779 toll free 1-800-470-3474 email info@SpringTideCharters.com web www.SpringTideCharters.com

Pacific Coach

Royal Blue Line Motor Tours Ltd.

City tours and private charters. 700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3 tel (250) 385-3348 fax (250) 385-3301 toll free 1-800-661-1725 groups 1-888-682-2008 web www.pacificcoach.com

tel (250) 360-2249 toll free 1-800-663-1128 web www.royalbluelinetours.com

Victoria’s Ultimate Dinner Cruise

Big Bus City Tour

950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 tel (250) 658-6052 email info@fantaseacharters.com web www.fantaseacharters.com

811 Government Street, Victoria, BC tel (250) 389-2229 toll free 1-888-434-2229 web www.bigbus.ca

Gray Line West

Akal Airport Shuttle Bus

tel (250) 388-6539 toll free 1-800-663-8390 web www.graylinewest.com

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Akal

Airporter

Victoria, BC Canada tel (250) 386-2525 toll free 1-877-386-2525 email info@victoriaairportshuttle.com web www.victoriaairporter.com

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

p r e a n d p o s t t r av e l

Quick Facts Passports and Visas The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced new passport requirements for anyone, including citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda, entering or re-entering the United States. For the most upto-date information on these new requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/travel cbpmc/cbpmc_ 2223.html Visitors from countries outside Canada, including visitors travelling by air from the U.S., must have a valid passport to enter Canada and may require other documentation. General information is available at www.tourismvictoria.com.

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Taxes The Federal Goods and Services tax (GST) is a value-added tax of 5% applicable to most purchased goods and services regardless of whether the buyer is a resident of Canada or a visitor to Canada. A provincial sales tax (PST) of 7% applies to all retail purchases with the exception of liquor, which is taxed at 10%. Clothing for children under the age of 15 is exempt from PST. A provincial accommodation room tax also

applies to establishments with four or more sleeping rooms. Currency U.S. currency is accepted at most shops and restaurants; exchange rates vary and change is given in Canadian currency. For the best rates of exchange, visit a bank or currency exchange. Major credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are accepted at most locations. Many businesses also accept American Express, JCB, and Discover. Cash machines with 24-hour access to networks such as Plus, Cirrus, Interac, and Visa are available at many convenient locations in Victoria, including at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour. Banks are generally open from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Climate Victoria is blessed with the mildest winter climate in Canada and moderate temperatures year-round, boasting an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine annually and an eight-month frost-free season. The average monthly rainfall is less than 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) in the summer and 5 centimetres (2 inches) in the

winter. Ocean breezes prevent summer days from becoming too hot, but can cool off summer evenings; therefore, a sweater or light jacket is recommended in the summer. Although winters are mild and rarely include snow, warmer clothing is recommended between November and March. Average Maximum Temperatures ˚C ˚F January 6.5 44 February 8.4 47 March 10.2 50 April 12.9 55 May 16.3 61 June 19.3 67 July 21.8 71 August 21.8 71 September 19.1 67 October 14.1 57 November 9.4 49 December 6.8 44 Population • City of Victoria: 78,057 • Greater Victoria (including Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich, Esquimalt, and West Shore): 330,088 • Vancouver Island: 699,645

Victoria is the ideal pre and post conference destination. When visiting Victoria, you are more likely to run out of time, than things to do! Victoria boasts the mildest climate in Canada and offers year round outdoor adventures resulting in endless entertainment possibilities.

Enjoy a golf getaway

Kayak along rocky shorelines

Pamper yourself with

coastline enjoying thrilling whale watching and ecoadventures.

at many of our award winning and stunning golf courses.

or scuba dive in waters the Cousteau Society rates second only to the Red Sea.

a west coast spa retreat. Indulge, rejuvenate, calm and invigorate.

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attractions, gardens and museums and learn first hand about our history and heritage.

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Kayak along rocky shorelines

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coastline enjoying thrilling whale watching and ecoadventures.

at many of our award winning and stunning golf courses.

or scuba dive in waters the Cousteau Society rates second only to the Red Sea.

a west coast spa retreat. Indulge, rejuvenate, calm and invigorate.

Experience an organic

Hike along internation-

Visit our world renowned

Hop on board a Double

gourmet culinary adventure along with a microbrewery or winery tour.

ally acclaimed trails or sail among our idyllic islands.

attractions, gardens and museums and learn first hand about our history and heritage.

Decker bus for a city tour or perhaps enjoy an afternoon of tea

Steve Hutchinson

Cruise along our magnificent

Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com/meetings

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