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5 Offsite Venues Guaranteed to Impress Your Delegates
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Updated March 18, 2026
We know that for many conferences, a great offsite event is the pinnacle experience for delegates. We’ve compiled a list of 5 extraordinary offsite venues that are sure to leave your attendees impressed.
Craigdarroch Castle
Treat your delegates like royalty. Robert Dunsmuir, a wealthy Victorian entrepreneur, started building the lavish Craigdarroch Castle in 1887 to tout his importance and affluence throughout Western Canada. Influenced by Romanesque architecture, the venue features dramatic spires, interior oak paneling and original stained-glass windows throughout. Best suited for stand-up cocktail receptions, the Castle can accommodate 200 people indoors and even larger groups outside on their 70,000 square foot lawn. Located in Victoria's historic Rockland neighbourhood, Craigdarroch Castle is located near other Victoria landmarks including Government House and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, and is just an 8-minute drive from downtown Victoria.
Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum
Royal BC Museum
There is just something special about being in a museum after hours (Night at the Museum, anyone?). Home to over 7 million artifacts and 26,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, the Royal BC Museum contains the province’s foremost collection of natural and human history. Dine inside the Natural History gallery or bring your event to life within the replica exhibit of Victoria’s Old Town. Elevate your event with themed food and entertainment (think Asian fusion cuisine in Victoria’s replica Chinatown or a traditional Lekwungen dance performance). Located at 675 Belleville Street, it's located just a 3-minute walk from the Victoria Conference Centre.
Royal BC Museum
The Butchart Gardens
In bloom for over 100 years, The Butchart Gardens, in Brentwood Bay, turned what was once a limestone quarry into a floral spectacle spanning 55 acres. Now a National Historic Site, the Butchart Gardens has over 1 million plants on display, creating a picturesque backdrop to any gathering. Treat your delegates to a tour before enjoying a west-coast inspired meal in one of their five indoor/outdoor spaces. The Butchart Gardens can accommodate up to 220 for a sit-down meal and 400 for a stand-up reception. The Gardens are a 30-minute drive from downtown Victoria, and provide easy access to YYJ Victoria International Airport - 20 minutes away, and BC Ferries' Swartz Bay terminal - 25 minutes away.
The Butchart Gardens
Victoria International Marina
Canada's only purpose-built luxury marina located in the middle harbour of Victoria, Victoria International Marina boasts an exclusive luxurious event space with unobstructed views of Victoria Harbour and the Pacific West Coast. The perfect venue for holiday parties, intimate dinners, launch parties, corporate or staff events. This beautiful event space offers seaside views of Victoria's iconic Inner Harbour as the seaplanes and water taxis come and go. The nearby Delta Hotel by Marriot Victoria Ocean Point Resort is just a 3-minute drive away or an 11-minute walk along the Songhees Walkway, which offers picture-perfect views of Victoria's Inner Harbour and landmarks.
Victoria International Marina
Crystal Garden
Located directly across Douglas Street from the Victoria Conference Centre, the Crystal Garden is two-level, 25,00 square foot event space that's perfect for large groups. First opened in 1925 as the largest indoor heated saltwater swimming pool in the British Empire, the space has transformed over the past 100 years. This iconic space was designed by renowned architect Sir Francis Rattenbury, who also designed other Victoria landmarks that include the BC Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress. Naturally light, open, and sporting high-ceilings, Crystal Garden is a perfect fit for almost any occasion, whether that be seated dinners, networking events, or presentations, the space easily adapts to your needs.
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