NeighbourSpace

The NeighbourSpace is Re-Opening on November 15!

You can now apply to use this space and start booking for the fall and winter.
We look foward to welcoming you to this new, beautiful space.

Welcome to the NeighbourSpace!

Centrally located at 708 Douglas Street, at the edge of the Victoria Conference Centre, the NeighbourSpace is a great place to host community building activities, casual gatherings and meetings. The City of Victoria is committed to making this free space available to help foster collaboration and connection among residents.   

Location: 708 Douglas Street (close to the Douglas Street entrance to the Victoria Conference Centre)
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily

Inviting lounge space with 3 two person blue couches, a coffee table, electric fireplace and a wall mural of whales and Chinatown.
Previous NeighbourSpace lounge- stay tuned for new photos
The white walls and images of neighbourhood projects make for an inspiring place to hold meetings. Rectangular tables can be combined or separated. You can see the lounge area in the adjacent open space.
Meeting space

Amenities


The space includes:  

  • four six-foot rectangular tables and four three-foot square table
  • 24 chairs
  • a projector stand and screen (please bring your own projector)
  • free Wi-Fi
  • three small sofas
  • an accessible washroom
  • a small lending library of community development books and neighbourhood resources

Accessibility

There is an accessible entrance at street level and one accessible washroom.

Who Can Apply to Book This Space 

If you are a Victoria resident or local non-profit organization focused on community building, the NeighbourSpace could be a great fit for you. Local groups or individuals looking for an occasional gathering space can apply to use the space at no charge. Please read the Q&A below to learn more.

Apply to Use the Neighbourhood Space

Step 1: Please read through the NeighbourSpace Q&A section below.
Step 2: Complete the application form so we can learn about why you’d like to use this space. 

NeighbourSpace Application Form - Non-Profit Organizations

NeighbourSpace Application Form - Residents

Step 3:  If approved, you'll receive a User Agreement Form that you will need to sign and email to neighbourhoods@victoria.ca.  

Step 4: Once the paperwork is complete, we’ll send you the link to the booking form and your unique door code. You can use this link to book the NeighbourSpace up to once per month, based on availability.  

Please note: City staff should contact the Neighbourhood Team directly for bookings. 

Q&A's

Before you apply to use the NeighbourSpace, please read these Q&As.