The Gardens at HCP
Seating for 90, arch, tables, AV and a prep kitchen included.
Partly included. Includes tables & chairs. Doesn’t include catering, bar and coordinator.
The music
Music and bar wrap by 9 p.m. Evening events end by 8 p.m., with everyone gone by 9 p.m. (neighbour agreement). Plan an after-party somewhere else.
The room
Up to 90 guests. The pavilion seats up to 90 (80 recommended); ceremony lawn seats 100; micro weddings 30; elopements 10.
Getting there
12 km from downtown Victoria — book a shuttle for guests.
The money
$8,000 — $8,000 package. The Couvelier Pavilion is otherwise $175/hr (4-hour minimum); confirm wedding package pricing with the venue. Rates change by season, so confirm with the venue.
The setting
Gardens in Saanich, Victoria.
Bar
Bring your own with a permit.
Season
Year-round.
Rain plan
The climate-controlled Couvelier Pavilion is the indoor backup for the ceremony (max 100).
Where it is
505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7
Fan Tan Alley
10 km away. Morning light, no crowds — perfect for the wedding party getting ready shots.
Fisgard Lighthouse
10 km away. Pair with Hatley Castle — they’re five minutes apart.
Inner Harbour Causeway
11 km away. After 9 p.m. the legislature’s 3,000 bulbs make an easy night portrait.
Price checked for the 2026 season. Prices change by season, so confirm with the venue. Report a change →
Sources: couples’ quotes shared in a Victoria wedding thread; venue rate sheet (PDF), venue website