Welcome to the NeighbourSpace!
Centrally located at 708 Douglas Street, on the outside 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
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.
FAQ
Before you apply to use the NeighbourSpace, please read these Q&As.