General Information about Dunsmuir Lodge

Where are you located?

How do I get there?

The Lodge is linked through Victoria International Airport, just 5 minutes away, to the hub airports of Vancouver BC and Seattle WA. Major airlines servicing Victoria, with over 40 flights daily, include the regional carriers for Air Canada (Tango and Jazz) and Alaska Airlines (Horizon Air), plus Westjet, Helijet Airways, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Harmony Airways, Sky Service and Jetsgo. For private aircraft, the Shell Aerospace Centre (adjacent to the Victoria airport) offers arrival, departure, parking, refueling and other service options. The BC Ferry terminal at Swartz Bay and the Washington State Ferry terminal in Sidney are also just a few minutes away. Complimentary transportation to and from Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay and Sidney ferry terminals is provided for overnight guests.

How many meeting rooms are there?

The Lodge offers 15 meeting rooms ranging in size from 200 to 2,000 square feet. Every meeting room is equipped with high speed internet connections and digital speaker phones with voice mail. Particular attention has been paid to natural light and fresh air, provided by panoramic view windows in each meeting room. At the heart of the operation is a new 52 seat tiered lecture theatre and classroom boasting total internal and external connectivity. 

How many bedrooms do you have? 

There are 45 air conditioned guest bedrooms, four with attached living rooms. Standard amenities include high speed internet connections and voice mail messaging. Each guest bedroom is furnished with two double beds (31 rooms) or one king sized bed (14 rooms). Every room is at least 360 square feet, with appointments designed to provide convenience and relaxation. Although bedrooms are sold mainly in conjunction with conferences and meetings, Dunsmuir Lodge has also been accredited a 3-1/2 star rating in the Canada Select Program, and bedrooms are available for individual or social travel, space permitting.

Is the Lodge wheelchair accessible?

The Lodge is comprised of 3 floors and a sub-basement. There is an elevator that provides wheelchair access to all floors. There are also specially designed washrooms that accommodate wheelchair and other requirements. There are 3 handicapped parking stalls directly outside the front doors of the building. Two areas of the Lodge are not directly accessible to wheelchairs at present because they are separated from the main floor by 3 steps...the Panorama Lounge on the 3rd floor and the Exercise Area in the sub-basement level. Future upgrading to the building will include the provision for wheelchair access to the Panorama Lounge. All bedroom doors are fitted with a keyless entry system and automatic door closers. While the Lodge is currently not equipped with automatic front entry doors for disabled access, the outside elevation of the main entry is at normal sidewalk height and access to the front doors is provided by a clearly marked ramp.

Do you offer audio visual aids?

Included in the cost of your booking are a wide range of standard audio visual aids for both large and small meetings. Specialized equipment including all the advanced technology available in our Executive Classroom can be booked in advance. Our conference office staff will be happy to offer assistance and expertise in planning your meeting. 

Do you offer food services? 

The success of your event will be enhanced by tastefully presented meals with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic produce. The Lodge's dining facilities can be configured to accommodate various sized parties, with private dining areas available. Up to 200 persons may be seated at a time in the dining room. The dining room is also open to the public, space permitting. Reservations are required.

What other hospitality services do you offer?
To complement your conference or training program, our full banquet and reception facilities include two large reception areas with panoramic views, fireplaces and comfortable conversational areas. The Peninsula Lounge (our bar) is open every day for Lodge guests, and offers a lighter food service option in the evenings with availability to the public from 4:00pm. The Panorama Lounge may be booked for special events. The Lodge also offers a 120 seat banquet hall for larger private functions and special events. 

What are some of the local driving distances?

 We offer a flexible range of prices to suit both individual and group needs. Our Complete 24 hour Meeting Package includes the following: ·

• Airport and Ferry pick-up and drop-off
• Meeting room and break-out rooms (one break-out room for every 12 persons guaranteed to maximum of four additional rooms)
• Standard audio visual equipment (ie: VHS, monitor, overhead, slide projector, etc.)
• Two nutrition breaks held in the Peninsula Lounge (consists of coffee, tea, juices and baked goods) · 
• Bedroom accommodations
• Complimentary living room with every 16 bedrooms occupied 
• Breakfast, buffet lunch, and a served dinner 

Yes, there is unlimited free parking.

What times are meals normally served?

The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 to 9:00 am for breakfast, 11:30am to 1:00pm for lunch, and also features a weekly Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Dinner hours are 5:30pm to 9:00pm, and reservations are required. The fully licensed lounge is open from 4:00pm daily, and offers a light food service option in the evenings.

What types of meals are served in the dining room?

There is a buffet lunch served daily. It features two carved roasts, an extensive array of hot and cold items plus desserts. Dinner is a three or four course fixed price menu, which offers a choice of appetizers, salads and entrees, plus desserts. The menu changes daily. As well, there is an extensive a la carte menu with items priced individually. Our Chef's Signature Menu is featured daily, and as part of our superior conference package.

Is there a dress code required in the dining room?

No. Our atmosphere can best be described as casual fine dining.

What are your meal prices?

Do you feature any BC wines on your menu?

Yes, we feature an extensive list of BC wines. Some of these wines are not available in wine stores, and are only offered in limited quantities to a select group of restaurants in the province. BC wines currently featured on our wine list include Burrowing Owl, Blue Mountain, Lang Vineyards, Kettle Valley, Quail's Gate, Tinhorn Creek, Osoyoos Larose, Inkameep Cellars, Calona Vineyards, Mission Hill, Alderlea, Mt. Boucherie, Sumac Ridge, Hillside and Hawthorne Mountain.

Does the Lodge offer banquet and reception menus?

Yes. We have a full range of menus and prices for special events. The Lodge's dining room can be configured to accommodate various sized groups up to 200 persons. Private dining and banquet rooms are available for 12 to 120 people. Up to 200 may be seated in our main dining room. Contact our Conference Office at (250) 656-3166 for further details.