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Meetings on the Water
Standing meeting? Try a sailing meeting
Getting to Vancouver Island is a sightseeing tour of the Pacific Northwest in itself. As you enter British Columbia’s capital city, it is easy to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding Salish Sea and Olympic mountain range on the horizon – you may even catch a glimpse of whales from the ferry deck! Once you arrive, no shuttles, cabs or bus transfers are needed as you’ll be right in downtown Victoria.
FRS Clipper
For meetings coming from the United States, Clipper Vacations will get you directly from Seattle to Victoria with a sailing time of two hours and 45 minutes. Forget the narrow seats and safety demonstration, the Clipper’s Comfort Class includes priority boarding, leather seating in a private spacious class cabin, panoramic views along with complimentary snacks, coffee and tea. Take this time instead to discuss with your team goals and outcomes for the business trip ahead.
FRS Clipper
BC Ferries
For delegates who prefer to bring their vehicle, BC Ferries offers passenger and vehicle service between the lower mainland and Victoria Vancouver – Victoria (Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay). From the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay it’s a quick 30 minute drive along the spectacular Saanich Peninsula into downtown Victoria.
BC Ferries
Blackball Ferry Line
Black Ball Ferry Line operates the M.V. Coho, a daily, year-round passenger and vehicle ferry linking Port Angeles, WA with downtown Victoria, BC. This 90-minute voyage sails straight across the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea offering beautiful views of the Olympic Peninsula and Southern Vancouver Islands, who knows, maybe you'll even be able to spot a whale or two. The Coho derives her name from the magnificent silver salmon found in our local waters, and has been in operation since 1959! On board, you'll find amenities such as a covered solarium, easily accessible outside decks, as well as a cafe and giftshop.
Black Ball Ferry LineVenues with a view
Take advantage of an ocean-view during a break-out session or let your delegates marvel at the endless horizon while they dine on fresh caught seafood. Here in Victoria, being surrounded by water means ocean-view properties are one of the things that we’re known for. No matter your event needs, we have a space that will match perfectly.
Seaside summits
Treat your guests to a marvelous view as they network while super yachts sail by at the Victoria International Marina. Or, delegates can watch sea planes take off and land in Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour as you host your event at the Inn at Laurel Point. Looking to get outside the city limits for a company retreat? Pearson College’s beautiful campus is only a 45-minute drive from downtown Victoria and is perched on the serene waters of Pedder Bay. Or, offer your delegates the ability to lounge in the mineral pools at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel as they look out across the Salish Sea after a full day of networking and workshops. Lastly, perfectly accessible from the Victoria International Airport and perched on a common whale passage is the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa.
Destination Greater Victoria
600-765 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E2
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