A Victorian-era mansion museum that rents its rooms and South Lawn after hours. Only approved caterers may be used, red wine is not allowed inside, and 34 parking spots come with each event.
About the venue
On EventPlans.ca it is listed in Victoria, at 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5.
Event spaces
The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.
- Drawing Room: Interior room; piano available
- Dance Hall: Interior room; no dancing inside the castle
- South Lawn: Garden used for dinners and dancing, usually under tents
Capacity
No guest capacity is published. Confirm the capacity of the specific room in the layout you want, whether seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.
Catering
The venue does not cater events itself: clients use its approved or preferred caterers, or their own where allowed.
Questions to ask on your site visit
- Is there a minimum food and beverage spend for the date, and does it include the service charge and GST and PST?
- Which rooms are held for you, and is a second room available as a weather or overflow backup?
- Is in-house audio-visual required, or can you bring your own production company?
- Where do vendors load in, and at what times?
- What are the parking options and accessible entrances for guests?
Use the venue capacity calculator to check layouts and the budget calculator with Victoria selected to estimate costs.
Official website: thecastle.ca
Food, bar & hours
- Catering policy
- Preferred caterer list
About this listing
EventPlans.ca lists venues independently so planners can compare them in one place. This listing is not an advertisement: the venue did not pay for it, has not reviewed it, and is not affiliated with EventPlans.ca. Capacities, rooms and policies are taken from the venue's own published information and can change, so confirm every detail with the venue before you book.
Sources: thecastle.ca/venue-rental/private-events · checked November 2026
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