Our Community Spirit


The Chateau Victoria is committed to the local community, the Island, the Province, the Country, and health of the global community. We understand that each and every choice we make to positively affect the environment locally has a greater impact on a much larger scale than is immediately sensed. Our thoughts, actions and decisions are based on long-term consideration and reflect an awareness of both the present and the future.

We proudly support the following organizations/charities:

  • Host Hotel for Pacific Opera
  • Host Hotel of the Victoria Symphony
  • Respitality Victoria Sponsoring Hotel
  • Annual "Pancakes with Mr. and Mrs. Claus" ~ 100% of proceeds go to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund
  • United Way Payroll Program ~ $5,692 donated in 2006
  • Piercy Respite Hotel ~ $1 M Donation to the Vancouver Island Health Authority
  • Gift Certificate Donations to Local Charities ~ Over 600 donated annually
  • Dine out for Life ~ 25% of total lunch revenue donated to AIDS Vancouver Island

Awards and Recognition:

  • Tourism Victoria Food Bank Challenge ~ Winner for 2 years running
  • Times Colonist Best of the Island "Food with a View" ~ #1 Readers Choice 2006
  • First Place ~ Grand Marnier Dessert Challenge 2007
  • People Choice ~ Grand Marnier Dessert Challenge 2006
  • News Group Best of Awards ~ awarded top 3 in the following categories in 2006 and 2007
    •  Best Place to Propose
    •  Best Martini List
    •  Best Lounge
    •  Best Place to Rendezvous
    •  Best View
  • First Place ~ Times Colonist Annual Christmas Lights Competition
  • Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival ~ Honorable Mention for Best Wine List 2005
  • 14 Employee nominations for the Victoria Hospitality Awards in 2006/2007
November 2007
Gordana Petrovic won the BC Hospitality Industry Sterling Service Award of Excellence in Housekeeping for the Islands Region.