Fairmont Empress offers a variety of event spaces, including large ballrooms, meeting rooms, and intimate venues. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, conference, or private event, we have versatile spaces to suit your needs.
Meetings & Conferences at Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Empress
For every occasion
The meeting facilities at Fairmont Empress are the best in the city, and are supported by an array of state-of-the-art services. The team of meeting planners atFairmont Empress provide guests with unmatched expertise when it comes to planning and executing flawless events.
- 15 venues
- 300 parking spaces
- Maximum capacity- 1,200 guests
View Capacities
- Room name
- Surface Area
- Height
- Theater
- U-Shaped Room
- Board-room
- Classroom Style
- Banquet
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BENGAL ROOM
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
- N/A
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
- N/A
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
100 100
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BLANSHARD SUITE
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Surface Area Surface Area
39.0m2 39.0m2
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Height Height
2.80m 2.80m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
10 10
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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CRYSTAL BALLROOM
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Surface Area Surface Area
423.0m2 423.0m2
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Height Height
6.70m 6.70m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
50 50
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Board-room Board-room
70 70
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
320 320
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DOUGLAS SUITE
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Surface Area Surface Area
39.0m2 39.0m2
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Height Height
2.80m 2.80m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
10 10
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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HELMCKEN SUITE
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Surface Area Surface Area
39.0m2 39.0m2
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Height Height
2.80m 2.80m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
10 10
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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JAMES BOARDROOM
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
4.00m 4.00m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
20 20
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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LIBRARY ROOM
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
- N/A
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
16 16
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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PALM COURT
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Surface Area Surface Area
203.0m2 203.0m2
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Height Height
5.50m 5.50m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
- N/A
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
80 80
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RATTENBURY
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
- N/A
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
50 50
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Board-room Board-room
50 50
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
170 170
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RATTENBURY A
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
4.00m 4.00m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
20 20
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Board-room Board-room
32 32
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
110 110
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RATTENBURY B
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
4.00m 4.00m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
22 22
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Board-room Board-room
22 22
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
60 60
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ROSE GARDEN
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
0.00m 0.00m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
- N/A
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
- N/A
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SHAUGHNESSY BALLROOM
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
- N/A
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
30 30
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Board-room Board-room
40 40
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
180 180
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VERANDA
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Surface Area Surface Area
0.0m2 0.0m2
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Height Height
0.00m 0.00m
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Theater Theater
- N/A
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U-Shaped Room U-Shaped Room
- N/A
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Board-room Board-room
- N/A
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Classroom Style Classroom Style
- N/A
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Banquet Banquet
60 60
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Make your next event an evening to remember. Fairy tale weddings. Meetings that energize and inspire. The signature experiences, beautiful venues and expertly crafted culinary offerings at Fairmont Empress are second to none in Victoria, BC. Tell us about your event below and one of our special event professionals will reach out to you.
LOCATION
Address
721 Government Street, V8W 1W5, VICTORIA, Canada
CONTACT
Telephone
+1 2503848111
theempress@fairmont.com
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Venues for Meetings and Conferences
We'll take care of the details
OUR MENUS
Our chefs have created custom menus which can cater to any palate. Bring the flavours of our restaurants into your meetings and events, or taste the neighbourhoods of Victoria with our themed meals and coffee breaks. We are pleased to feature local, organic and sustainable ingredients.
STEP INTO HISTORY
With a legacy stretching back to 1908, Fairmont Empress is proud of its reputation as an iconic venue for successful Victoria business meetings, lavish family parties, and formal black-tie balls. Along with sweeping views over the sparkling waters of the Inner Harbour, our hotel in downtown Victoria BC offers an opulent ballroom and the beautiful Rose Garden for impressive society weddings, as well as smaller spaces for more intimate celebrations. Our dedicated planners take care of everything – from menus to decorations – so you are free to enjoy your day.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Fairmont Empress provides professional event planning services to help organize your meeting or event, from coordinating details to selecting the right setup, catering, and technology.
You can book by contacting our event planning team. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date and venue.