Victoria Wedding Reception Facilities

The Ramada Victoria offers the perfect venue for any type of event, including conferences, weddings and other special gatherings. Facilities can accommodate up to 225 guests and catering services are available on-site.

A wedding at the English Inn is a memorable and majestic experience. Choose from a ceremony inside Anne Hathaway's 17th-century cottage, the Ivy Room or in one of the other locations found on-site. Receptions are held in a variety of venues on the resort's property including the rose garden, the Rosemeade Dining Room and the cottage. On-site catering is available.

The Quality Inn Downtown Victoria is located in the heart of beautiful Victoria and welcomes the opportunity to host small meetings or intimate events for up to 40 guests. Catering is available on-site.

The Executive House Hotel features a breathtaking 17th-floor room that is ideal for banquets, meetings or other events. A maximum of 48 guests can enjoy dinner in the space and full catering is available.

Functions and events are taken to a new level at Hotel Rialto. The private dining room offers warm rich wood décor and all the necessary audio visual electronics to make an event or meeting a huge success. At 853 square feet, Rialto's private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests for sit down dinner and more for a stand up mixer. The room can be set up to suit each group's needs, be it boardroom style, open stand up mixer or somewhere in between.

The Howard Johnson Hotel City Centre features banquet space for up to 100 guests. Complete catering service is available through the on-site restaurant.

Orca Spirit Adventures offers vessels that can accommodate groups for dinners, weddings, harbour cruises and much more. One vessel, the Pacific Explorer has a maximum capacity of 70 guests and has indoor nook-style seating for 60 passengers including a kitchen and bar service area.

Rising regally on the banks of Victoria harbour stands The Fairmont Empress. Originally built in 1908, this beautiful hotel has been completely restored. Experience British tradition with The Fairmont Empress' famous Afternoon Tea, engage in an exciting tour of the area, or stroll the city's quaint shops.

Located just three blocks from the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria, Abigail's Hotel offers small wedding parties an intimate atmosphere surrounded by English Tudor architecture and a warm romantic setting. An in-house wedding planner is available to assist with or coordinate the details for a perfect ceremony or reception.

A national historic site and now the campus of Royal Roads University, this castle and estate was one the private residence of James Dunsmuir, son of Robert Dunsmuir who built Craigdarroch Castle. The estate features three distinctive beautiful gardens and parkland for a scenic stroll and the spectacular setting and surroundings of the estate make it a popular venue for weddings, corporate events and private functions.

Celebrate a wedding onboard an historical steamship The S.S. Beaver. Cruising Victoria Harbour or at the Dock. Enjoy the beautiful scenic and panoramic views and vistas, not to mention the twinkling of the City of Victoria lights at night which is absolutely stunning.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the golf course, The Westin Bear Mountain Resort offers a 6,000 sq ft (557.4 sq m) event facility that can accommodate up to 330 guests in a banquet-style setups. Receptions of up to 800 can also be held in this beautiful facility.

Once Victoria's tallest masonry building, this former French-Canadian convent and school (1871-1973), set in six park-like acres, now houses a magnificently restored 1858 chapel, parlours, a grand foyer and two beautiful gardens, all ideal for a stunning wedding ceremony or reception.

For couples or hosts who wish to have an inspiring and sophisticated venue for a wedding or private function, the Art Gallery of Greater Vancouver offers just that. This public art museum features both a 19th century mansion as well as several modern galleries which are available as venues for special events.

Featuring 55 acres of floral finery and spectacular views along the paths and expansive lawns, the Butchart Gardens are a Victoria landmark and as of 2004, a National Historic Site of Canada. In 1904, the Butchart Gardens began as an effort by Jennie Butchart to beautify a worked-out quarry site on the 130-acre estate of her husband, industrial pioneer R.P. Butchart. The gardens are now open to the public and are one of Victoria's most popular attractions and with the creation of a Wedding Season, now a sought after venue for spring ceremonies and receptions.

The views must be seen to be believed. An elegant glass-fronted Clubhouse boasts magnificent views of the ocean and Mount Baker and can accommodate more than 200 guests. For those considering an outdoor ceremony, the Japanese garden is exquisite and can be customized to one's exact needs. Arbutus Ridge Golf Club is located an easy 10-minute drive from Duncan, and 40 minutes from Victoria and Nanaimo.

The Villa Marco Polo Inn is an Italian Renaissance mansion offering bed and breakfast-style accommodation in luxurious rooms as well as being available for special events and celebrations. A reflecting pool with fountains is the focal point of the classical Italianate garden while guest suites feature double soaker tubs, fireplaces, hardwood floors and Persian carpets.

The Vacation Inn Hotel & Conference Center offers wedding reception facilities that accommodate up to 250 guests. The banquet room features a built-in dance floor and basic audio-visual equipment. Complete catering and event planning staff are available at the hotel.