Hotel Grand Pacific, Waterfront hotel building in Victoria Harbour, Canada
Hotel Grand Pacific is a 4.5-star hotel on the Inner Harbour in Victoria, British Columbia. It was built by Murray Gammon, acquired by Standard Life in the mid-1990s, and sold to Pacific Sun in 1996. A $5 million renovation followed in the mid-2010s.
The Hotel Grand Pacific was built by Murray Gammon. Standard Life acquired it in the mid-1990s and sold it to Pacific Sun in 1996. A $5 million renovation followed in the mid-2010s.
The hotel serves afternoon tea, a tradition visitors can join in the dining room. It has also hosted the Victoria Whisky Festival, drawing distillers and enthusiasts. In August 2017, workers of Unifor Local 114 threatened a strike before an agreement was reached.
The hotel stands on the Inner Harbour at 463 Belleville Street, a short walk from the Royal BC Museum and the BC Legislature. It connects to the Victoria Conference Centre by a covered passageway. The harbour walk outside is busiest in summer; mornings are quieter.
The hotel has hosted the Victoria Whisky Festival and also serves tea, two features not evident from its harbourfront exterior. In August 2017, workers associated with Unifor Local 114 threatened to strike before an agreement was reached with the hotel.
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