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Inventive Incentives in Victoria, B.C.

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A Harbour Air Seaplanes flight prepares to touchdown on Victoria, BC's iconic Inner Harbour

A land like no other

From the gentle pace of the ferries that cross the Salish Sea to the glide of a seaplane that tours around dozens of emerald green islands before landing in a picturesque harbour, things move a little slower on Vancouver Island and we’re alright with that. Located on the doorstep of the Pacific Ocean, Victoria, B.C. is home to vivid and rewarding incentive and group travel experiences like no other. Whether you’re looking for an authentic First Nations feast, champagne at one of our historic castles or to be whisked away to a remote beach for a salmon BBQ, Victoria is the perfect place to connect, rest and recharge.

A zodiac whale watching tour leaves Race Rocks lighthouse on the Salish Sea off the coast of Victoria, BC

A playground on the Pacific

With the desire for experiential travel on the rise, Victoria is a natural playground with boundless beauty. “We know that organizations are looking for incentive travel options that can’t be replicated,” said Miranda Ji, Vice President of Sales for the Victoria Conference Centre and Business Events Victoria. “With unforgettable historic charm and Canada’s welcoming hospitality, Victoria will leave your employees with lasting memories.”

A long table dinner at HAVN, a floating spa on Victoria's Inner Harbour

Why incentive travel?

Unlike cash rewards, incentive trips are a great way to build company loyalty and drive employee motivation. As important as it is to choose a great destination when planning your incentive trip, you should also be sure that destination can cater to the various needs and likes of your employees.

A group of delegates on the green at a golf course in Victoria, BC

Why Greater Victoria?

Greater Victoria’s mild weather is a perfect fit any time of year and means that the island stays in bloom year-round. The picturesque Fairmont Empress hotel anchors an assortment of exceptional properties to accommodate your team and as far as experiences go, Vancouver Island offers countless options to make employees feel like they’ve embarked on a truly personalised trip. From immersive, one-of-a-kind cultural experiences with our First Nations and Indigenous communities to world-class golf courses with panoramic views; and luxurious wellness experiences set in surreal natural surroundings to exquisite farm-to-table and boat-to-bowl cuisine, an incentive trip to Victoria, B.C. is sure to exceed your employees’ expectations and leave them with memories to last a lifetime.

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.