About us
Victoria Conference Centre is ideally located in Victoria, British Columbia. With our blend of traditional West Coast culture, modern elegance and fine art, the VCC fosters a welcoming atmosphere that inspires learning and conversation. We have 77,000 square feet of meeting space, 21 multi-purpose meeting rooms including a large exhibit hall and a 400-seat lecture theatre. A two-level underground parking garage is available for up to 310 vehicles. The historic Crystal Garden, located directly across the street from the VCC, adds 25,000 sq. ft. of one-of-a-kind space on a banquet/exhibit level and a mezzanine level. This landmark building is one of the most beautiful venues in Western Canada — perfect for exhibits or banquets for up to 1,100.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1989
Renovated-
Total meeting space77,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center
Awards
Industry awards
VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE (VCC)
VCC has been certified as a BOMA BEST building and have been accredited the Platinum level, recognizing excellence in environmental performance and management of buildings.
THE DESTINATION (Victoria, BC)
2020
20 Best Places to Visit in 2020: Vancouver Island - CNN Travel List
2019
#4 Top Five Cities in Canada - Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards
2018
Top 10 Friendliest Cities in the World - Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Survey
2017
#2 Top 20 Best Small Cities in the World - Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Survey
Victoria voted among Top 10 rising stars for meetings and conferences - Smart Meetings Magazine
Top-five ranking in the prestigious 2017 Agents’ Choice Awards
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
77,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,196 sq. ft.
Space (private)
77,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
14,689 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
7,700 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,000
Seating capacity
400
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
77,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,196 sq. ft.
Space (private)
77,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
14,689 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
7,700 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,000
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture Theatre | 3,700 sq. ft. - | - | 400 | - | - | - | 400 | 400 | - | - | - |
Saanich | 2,135 sq. ft. 61 x 35 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 227 | 60 | 150 | 225 | 227 | 132 | - | 102 | 70 |
Sooke | 234 sq. ft. 18 x 13 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 10 | - | 10 | - | - | - | 10 | - | - |
Oak Bay | 1,850 sq. ft. 50 x 37 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 200 | 42 | 120 | 200 | 169 | 96 | - | 90 | 56 |
Esquimalt | 1,064 sq. ft. 38 x 28 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 110 | 34 | 60 | 110 | 96 | 60 | - | 48 | 42 |
Victoria | 384 sq. ft. 24 x 16 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 40 | - | 20 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 20 | 12 | - |
West Coast Room | 980 sq. ft. - | 9 ft. | 50 | 21 | 30 | - | 50 | 36 | 20 | 24 | 18 |
Prefunction 1 | 6,500 sq. ft. - | 9.1 ft. | 400 | - | 240 | 400 | - | - | - | - | - |
Registration Area | 370 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
16.16 mi
Distance from airport 16.16 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( CA$18.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Ghostly Walks
Recreation
1 blk
Experience Victoria’s popular evening ghost tour, featuring murder, hangings, romance and hauntings! Our entertaining walking tours reveal all. May 1 to October 31: every night. Rest of year: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Detailed schedule on website.
812 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1T3
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Off the Eaten Track
Recreation
1 blk
Off The Eaten Track Tours are unique, tasty, and local. Join us to learn about the history and culture of Victoria while sipping and eating your way through some of the best local establishments in the city. From local craft beer to hidden gems tucked away in Fan Tan alley, our tours are a great way to really explore the city and get some great foodie recommendations.
Victoria, BC, CA V8V 3V4
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West Coast Brewery Tours
Recreation
3 blks
West Coast Brewery Tours, owned and operated by Elton Walker.
Offering bus and walking tours that include Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries and Cider Farms across Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.
Private Group & Customized Tours - Catering to to any group size from 8 to 100. Customized transportation, tours and tastings of any brewery, winery, cidery or distillery. Perfect for conference & corporate groups.
Victoria, BC, CA
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Church & State Wines
Recreation
20 mins
Church & State Wines is located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria on the way to the Butchart Gardens in scenic Brentwood Bay. Open for tastings, lunch, light fare and private events. We invite you to come and see our newly renovated facilities, sample our VQA wines, and taste our delicious food by Chef Desiree Perrin.
1445 Benvenuto Ave
Brentwood Bay (Victoria), BC, CA V8M 1J5
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Sea Cider
Recreation
29 mins
Sea Cider is a farm-based cidery located on the Saanich Peninsula just minutes from Victoria, on Vancouver Island. Our ten acre farm is home to over 1,300 apple trees, made up of over 50 varieties of heritage apples.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse has also become one of the top agri-tourism attractions in Victoria and Vancouver Island. Relax at our ciderhouse, and drink in the panoramic water views overlooking our orchard across the Haro Straight to James Island.
2487 Mt. St. Michael Road
Saanichton (Victoria), BC, CA V8M 1Y7
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Victoria Bug Zoo
Recreation
2 blks
The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since. A visit to this must-see mini zoo offers an excellent opportunity to view and experience live tropical bugs from around the world. All the animals are alive and in tanks. Discover roughly 50 fascinating species including giant walking sticks, beautiful praying mantis, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and Canada’s largest ant colony.
631 Courtney Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1B8
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Fairmont Empress
Historical landmark
1 min
Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. In June 2017, Fairmont Empress completed a $60+ Million restoration that celebrates its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury; transforming this iconic property into an elegant must-visit destination for the world's discerning travelers.
Served daily since its opening in 1908, world famous Tea at the Empress is served in the sophisticated Lobby Lounge. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada’s Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia’s stunning natural beauty.
721 Government Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1W5
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Recreation
27 mins
A vibrant jungle experience with surprises at every turn. At Victoria Butterfly Gardens, you’ll encounter thousands of tropical butterflies, poison dart frogs, tortoises, large iguanas, flamingos, tropical ducks, free flying tropical birds and more. You’ll also get to experience our Insectarium, featuring impressive insects & invertebrates from around the world.
1461 Benvenuto AVE
Brentwood Bay (Victoria), BC, CA V8M 1J5
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Fan Tan Alley
Historical landmark
7 blks
Welcome to Fan Tan Alley—the narrowest street in the country and a side door to Canada’s oldest Chinatown!
Comprised of more than a dozen locally owned shops, we offer a diverse and exciting shopping experience. Here you can find organic treats, homemade ice cream, matcha teas and gifts. You’ll discover vintage records, specialty umbrellas and canes, and stylish clothing ranging from yoga wear to comfortable imports.
Accessorize with silver and locally made jewellery. Pamper yourself with natural bodycare products and metaphysical gifts, books and classes.
Enjoy all this as you stroll through fascinating heritage architecture formed by a unique cultural history.
Fan Tan Alley
(from Fisgard to Pandora Ave.)
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 3G9
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Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria
Recreation
0 blks
Experience the Reasons To Go and Explore Victoria aboard one of our Open Top Double Decker buses. Sightseeing Victoria tours are designed to allow customers complete flexibility to explore the many points of interest Victoria has to offer. Our experienced agents along with recorded and live audio always make Sightseeing Victoria Tours a personal, informative, and entertaining experience.
721 Government St
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1W5
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Springtide Whale Watching & Eco Tours
Recreation
1 blk
SpringTide provides whale watching tours that have captivated adventure seekers & wildlife enthusiasts from around the world for over 27 years. Family owned & operated, SpringTide is recommended as Victoria’s best whale watching tour company.
1119 Wharf St
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1T7
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Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours
Recreation
5 mins
“We bring the Wild to life!”
Whale watching is a major attraction for many visitors coming to Victoria and Eagle Wing Tours has been the #1 rated whale watching company on Trip Advisor since 2007 & the #1 top sustainable whale watching business in Canada .
Victoria's only award winning whale watch operator, we are the Premiere choice when it comes to: being sustainable, responsible, professional, thrilling, comfortable, and safe.
1 Dallas Road
Fisherman's Wharf
Victoria, BC, CA V8V 0B2
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Wildplay Element Parks
Recreation
10 kms
WildPlay Element Parks nature-based aerial adventures in Victoria and Nanaimo offer a unique way for adults, teens, and kids to have fun together.
Both Parks feature the Aerial Adventure of tree-top obstacles and zip lines, where dozens of suspended games weave 2 to 18m (6 to 60 ft) through the island's beautiful forests. Conquer the wobbly bridges, hanging nets, Tarzan swings, and more surprises.
15 - 1767 Island HWY
Victoria, BC, CA V9B 1J1
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British Columbia Legislature Building
Historical landmark
1 blk
Welcome to the Parliament Buildings, home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia where elected representatives meet to shape the future of the province by debating and passing the laws that govern British Columbia.
The Parliament Buildings and surrounding areas are located on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (pronounced Le-KWUNG-en) people. Now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, these Coast Salish people have a rich culture and history dating back thousands of years.
Free guided tours are available throughout the year. Come to discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished heritage building and learn about British Columbia's parliamentary process.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC, CA
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Victoria Inner Harbour
Recreation
1 blk
The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music. The harbour also serves whale watching and ecotourism businesses, float planes, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi service.
Inner Harbour
Victoria, BC, CA
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Harbour Air Seaplane Terminal
Airport
1 blk
Using a showcase fleet of seaplanes, scheduled service flights can connect you to over 12 destinations across the West Coast and beyond. With fast, frequent service and up to 300 flights each day, Harbour Air is your convenient connection between the BC Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Salt Spring Island, Whistler and Seattle.
950 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1T3
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Hatley Park National Historic Site
Historical landmark
13 kms
Imagine a 565 acre Edwardian Estate complete with a historic Castle that is set amidst spectacular formal gardens and surrounded on both sides by west coast forest. Add breathtaking views across the Pacific Ocean to the snow capped Olympic Mountains and you have created the setting for a magical event. Hatley Park offers full event management coordination to assist you in creating the perfect event.
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC, CA V9B 5Y2
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Royal BC Museum
Museum
1 blk
The Royal BC Museum Corporation is one of the foremost cultural institutions in the world .The Royal BC Museum is a place of discovery. Through unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia and temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures. Authentic artifacts and specimens are displayed in highly realistic settings, giving visitors the experience of another time and place. Can accommodate groups up to 1,500.
675 Belleville Street
Victoria, BC, CA
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The Butchart Gardens
Recreation
20 kms
The setting of The Butchart Gardens offers abundant and extraordinary possibilities for special events. Whether it is traditional afternoon tea in front of a warm fire, a champagne reception in the Italian Gardens, or an elegant sit-down dinner in the original residence of the Butchart Family, the warm hospitality and unique surroundings will create an event to remember. Begin your event with a stroll through the Gardens, the serenity and beauty will inspire a sense of tranquility among your guests that is sure to linger long after dessert is finished.
800 Benvenuto Avenue
Brentwood Bay, BC, CA V8M 1J8
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Chinatown
Historical landmark
5 blks
Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco. Victoria's Chinatown had its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia in 1858. It was known for its maze of alleyways and courtyards, containing everything from movie theaters and restaurants to gambling dens. It remains an actively inhabited place popular with residents and visitors. Victoria's Chinatown is surrounded by cultural entertainment venues as well as being a venue in itself. Chinatown is conveniently just minutes away from the Victoria Inner Harbour.
Fisgard Street
Victoria, BC, CA V8W 1R5
Fisherman's Wharf
Recreation
10 mins
Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in a working harbour setting. Wander down the to the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, check out the unique array of commercial, pleasure vessel and float home moorage, watch the commercial fishing vessels unload their wares, become a pirate, view wild seals and so much more!
Fisherman's Wharf
1 Dallas Road
Victoria, BC, CA V8V 0B2
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Victoria International Airport
Airport
26 kms
Victoria International Airport (Airport Code: YYJ) is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with over 1.9million passengers per year. Victoria is well served with more than 100 daily flights throughout North America.
The airport is situated approximately 26KM (15.5 miles) north of Victoria. The drive to or from the airport takes you past the resort town of Sidney-by-the-Sea, the countryside of North Saanich, and Districts of Central Saanich and Saanich. The terminal itself is small enough to be ultra convenient yet, very modern as extensive improvements and upgrades have been completed over the last five years.
201-1640 Electra Blvd
Sidney, BC, CA V8L 5V4
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Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
Payments in connection with event(s) cancelled are due within 30 days of invoicing. In the event that the VCC is able to re-rent all or a portion of the space, the VCC will refund 75% of the applicable amount.
Additional details
We have been certified as a BOMA BEST building. “Building Environmental Standards” (BEST) is a national program launched in 2005 by BOMA Canada (Building Owners and Managers Association) to address an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information. We have been certified as a BOMA BEST building and have been accredited the Platinum level, recognizing excellence in environmental performance and management of buildings.
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Victoria Conference Centre Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Victoria Conference Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Victoria Conference Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Victoria Conference Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Victoria Conference Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Victoria Conference Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Victoria Conference Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
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Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
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Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
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