It’s the season of outdoor meetings. The sun is out and the office air conditioning is chilly, so grab your sunnies and your lappie and call your next meeting at a nearby patio. We’ve rounded up a few of the best downtown patios to impress clients, charm new hires and please your taste buds.
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + PatioLocated across the harbour at the Inn at Laurel Point, Aura offers a scenic patio perfect for any size meeting with plenty of tables and umbrellas. With a view of the Inner Harbour, it’s a great place to watch the seaplanes take off and splash down. Then take a Harbour Ferry back across the harbour.
Wind Cries Mary
Walk down the stairs and wind yourself through to the back of Wind Cries Mary to its charming, secret courtyard. Surrounded by weathered brick walls and shaded by tall, lush trees, this inviting space — enhanced by twinkling lights — offers a calm and creative meeting space suitable for any brainstorming session.
The Veranda at the Empress
The Veranda at the EmpressEvery seat is a good seat at the Veranda. Overlooking the expansive grounds of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, you have a frontrow seat to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. You might want to schedule a few back-to-back meetings at this location.
10 Acres Bistro
Make a reservation for 10 Acres Bistro’s bright, open-air garden patio. The elevated (above street level) space has a fresh, vibrant feel with bright flowering planters hanging from a trellis ceiling and historic buildings of downtown as the backdrop — all just a short walk from the office.
Boom + Batten Restaurant and Cafe
Just a little farther down the Songhees Walkway, Boom + Batten is located at the Victoria International Marina. Its large patio runs right along the walkway so there’s lots of activity. You’ll spot dog walkers, joggers and occasionally a curious otter. Plus it’s a revitalizing walk back to the office, if you choose to return.
