b'destination profileto admire the mansions turn-of-the-century opulence and extraordinary attention to detail.Farther out from city centre, guests can also experience the world-famous Butchart Gardensa must-see for the green thumbs in any groupand Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse for its orchard panoramas and delicious apple cider tastings. In addition to many of the more famous attractions in the city, there are other sites such as Abkhazi Garden, Beacon Hill Park, Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens, and even Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse, both further west. And dont overlook Victorias Chinatown with its famous welcoming A group of professionals visits the Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, B.C. entrancethe oldest Chinatown in Credit: Kevin Light Photography and Destination Greater Victoria. Canada and second oldest in North One of the many pleasant aspectsplaces along the coastline are variousAmerica. For a great place to start, of holding a meeting in Victoria ismarinas, eclectic markets and vibrantcheck out the narrowest street in the how so much is within walking range.public spaces that are just greatnationabout a metre widethrough With its long summers and temperateplaces to visit! Fan Tan Alley, full of quirky shops and weather, delegates can easily walkVictoria is even home to its ownlocal artisans peddling their wares.to their destination if staying closecastle, also within walking distanceFor the foodies in your group, to downtownrenown restaurants,of the downtown area. Craigdarrochthe city also boasts an exceptional outdoor activities and world-famousCastle, completed in 1890, is a must- culinary scene with award-winning bike trails abound for those with thesee experience that would suit manyrestaurants, farm-to-table dining time to refresh and rejuvenate. meeting and delegate agendas, saysand an enhanced focus on local and Yes, for those respites important toJi. It was built by Scottish immigrantsustainable ingredients. Again, many any large meeting, its hard to imagineand coal baron Robert Dunsmuir andof these locations are easily within a place more loaded with the rangeis registered as a National Historicwalking distance, helping to create a of experiences Victoria can offer, suchSite of Canada. Some even claimconvenient and immersive delegate as golf, hiking and cycling choices tothe castle to be haunted, with theexperience, says Ji. We were even excursions like whale-watching toursoccasional spectre seen floating fromnamed one of the 10 most walkable and curated walking routes, says Ji.room to room through its storiedcities in the world recentlyAround the harbours and at varioushallways. Its well worth a visit, if onlyby Skyscanner.Resources www.tourismvictoria.com/plan-your-trip/about-greater-victoriawww.destinationgreatervictoria.com/meetings/victoria-conference-centrewww.destinationgreatervictoria.com/meetingswww.tourismvictoria.comadmin.tourismvictoria.com/content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/vcc_-_green_events_guide_final_v3.pdf42 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'