Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Rd
Victoria, British Columbia V9B 5Y2
Victoria, British Columbia V9B 5Y2
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding ReceptionsMaximum
Capacity:250
Capacity:250
On-Site
Spaces:4
Spaces:4
Runner-up: Best Venue On/Near Water and Best Venue for Weddings
- Hatley Park
Hatley Castle
Hatley Castle (back)
Hatley Castle - Drawing Room
Hatley Castle - Foyer
Hatley Castle - Italian Garden
Hatley Castle - Exterior Tenting (if required)
Hatley Castle - Croquet Garden View
Hatley Castle - Terrace
Hatley Castle - Japanese Garden
Quarterdeck Ballroom
Centre for Dialogue Conference Room
About
About Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is now accepting wedding reservations for Summer 2020.
Royal Roads University is located on Hatley Park National Historic Site in Victoria, British Columbia. Overlooking the Esquimalt Lagoon, the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the Olympic Mountains of Washington, resides the breathtaking ‘Hatley Castle’. The unique contrasting beauty of formal gardens and old growth forests makes this one of Victoria’s most unique settings and one of the most sought out venues in the area for special events, weddings, banquets, and conferences.Hatley Castle provides those planning a wedding at the venue with package options that can include a ceremony at Hatley Castle, use of the Terrace, Terrace Lawn, Hatley Castle Drawing Room, Croquet Garden, Italian Garden, as well as receptions at Quarterdeck Ballroom. Our event staff coupled with fine dining experience are guaranteed to ensure that your special day is perfect for both you and your guests.
Royal Roads University has event spaces for conference and corporate events as well, with the Learning and Innovation Centre providing conference rooms, classrooms, computer labs, and breakout rooms to accommodate groups. You’ll find everything that makes the West Coast unforgettable only 25 minutes from downtown Victoria and the attractions that it has to offer. Give our professional team a call to find out the endless opportunities to 'wow' your clients.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Victoria - 5
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Victoria International Airport - 45 minutes
Taxi | Bus
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $1 per hour
CATERING
Exclusive catering provided by Truffles Catering.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
Self-Service Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
250 Attendees
4 Spaces
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Theatre Style 100 | Classroom Style 78 | Standing Reception 250 | Seated Reception 250
TECHNOLOGY
Our event rental includes in-house audio-visual equipment. All rooms are connected to the internet. Teleconferencing & ISDN lines are also available.Yes
Free
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionCannabis Industry-Friendly
Cannabis Consumption
Accommodations
Accommodations
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | 1 rooms | 1 beds
These rooms are part of our residence accommodations facility and offer a modest experience. Rooms have a queen size bed, desk chair and full washroom amenities.
These rooms are part of our residence accommodations facility and offer a modest experience. Rooms have a queen size bed, desk chair and full washroom amenities.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
250
Overall
78
Classroom
Style
Style
250
Standing
Reception
Reception
250
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
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An Edwardian castle built in 1908 as a retirement home to James Dunsmuir and his family. With a Ballroom, Lounge, and Dining Room there is adequate room to accommodate 100 guests seated or 200 guests reception style indoors.
An Edwardian castle built in 1908 as a retirement home to James Dunsmuir and his family. With a Ballroom, Lounge, and Dining Room there is adequate room to accommodate 100 guests seated or 200 guests reception style indoors.
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The Italian Garden surrounds Hatley Castle and provides the perfect setting for a reception or garden wedding for up to 80 guests.
The Italian Garden surrounds Hatley Castle and provides the perfect setting for a reception or garden wedding for up to 80 guests.
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The Croquet Garden is a sunken garden with a breathtaking backdrop of Hatley Castle and is suitable for groups up to 300 guests.
The Croquet Garden is a sunken garden with a breathtaking backdrop of Hatley Castle and is suitable for groups up to 300 guests.
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The lavish Drawing Room is the centrepiece for the Hatley Castle dining experience seating a maximum of 100 guests. The adjoining Terrace provides an outdoor experience and creates a suitable tenting option to accommodate larger groups.
The lavish Drawing Room is the centrepiece for the Hatley Castle dining experience seating a maximum of 100 guests. The adjoining Terrace provides an outdoor experience and creates a suitable tenting option to accommodate larger groups.
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This high tech conference room sits on the top floor of the Learning and Innovation Centre building with breathtaking views across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains. Suitable for groups up to 100 guests with a adjoining reception area for catering needs.
This high tech conference room sits on the top floor of the Learning and Innovation Centre building with breathtaking views across the Juan de Fuca Strait to the Olympic Mountains. Suitable for groups up to 100 guests with a adjoining reception area for catering needs.
| 220 (24 rounds) Banquet Style | 220 Conference Style | image
Reception style ballroom suitable for weddings, receptions, and conferences.
Reception style ballroom suitable for weddings, receptions, and conferences.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
Exclusive catering provided by Truffles Catering.Dining Options
All venues can be catered by our exclusive caterer Truffles Catering.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Victoria International Airport - 45 minutesNearby Cities
Victoria - 5Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
An 18-hole golf course only 10 minutes down the road.
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Vancouver Island's only 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf! Choose between the rugged, challenging Mountain Course or the more serene Valley Course. Only 15 minutes from our location.
Vancouver Island's only 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf! Choose between the rugged, challenging Mountain Course or the more serene Valley Course. Only 15 minutes from our location.
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Over a century ago, Jennie Butchart began building what is now one of the world’s premier floral show gardens and one of Victoria's top attractions. Open year round.
Over a century ago, Jennie Butchart began building what is now one of the world’s premier floral show gardens and one of Victoria's top attractions. Open year round.
Services
Services
Services
On campus parking available $1/hr or $8/day.
Campus is monitiored 24-hr to provide our guests with a sense of safety.
Our team of professional event planners will support you through the logisitcal planning stages to ensure your wedding, conference or meeting are seamless and your guests remember Hatley Castle for years to come.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
Our event rental includes in-house audio-visual equipment. All rooms are connected to the internet. Teleconferencing & ISDN lines are also available.Technology
We offer a range of in-house audio visual services and equipment to support your event. Please speak with your event professional to discuss rental prices.
Complimentary for all guests on campus.
Testimonials
Testimonials
I couldnt be any happier with how the day went! It was defiently my dream wedding!! Everyone, including yourself, Liz, Jeff and all of the Truffles staff were just wonderful and so on the ball with everything! All of the comments I have recieved from my guests say that the venue couldnt have been more beautiful and fun!!!
Hatley Castle, as a venue, is beyond imagining. The spaces, interior and exterior just exude luxury - and isn't that what you want a wedding day to feel like? The beauty of the gardens - stellar.
The catering, support, planning and overall event at Hatley was outstanding! The support was awesome and helped make everything run perfectly. The beautiful backdrop overlooking the water and mountains was really amazing and the group was appreciative to have the opportunity to tour the castle. Please pass along my thanks and praise to everyone at Truffles and everyone at Hatley that helped us wow our guests!
I just wanted to send you a big thank you for all the help that we received from you. I know our day went flawlessly due to all the helping hands from our family, friends & wonderful vendors like yourself who listen & truly want to reach the same goal!
On behalf of my wife and I, I’d like to thank the staff at RRU for an amazing and extremely pleasant service your team provided for our special day. I can honestly say my experience dealing with my Event Coordinator was absolutely seamless throughout the wedding preparation & planning to the actual day of the wedding. Thank you again for helping us make our wedding a day to remember! I’ll be sure to refer you to our other friends who will be getting married in the years to come.
We had a wonderful time, you and your staff were amazing, we felt like royalty. I can't thank you enough for making our special day absolutely amazing.
