The Fort Common
You must hire at least a coordinator, but you can make it your own — far less structured.
Venue only. Doesn’t include catering, bar, tables & chairs and coordinator.
The music
Music and bar wrap by 12 a.m. Saturday bookings run to 11:59 p.m.; amplified rock bands are discouraged, so ask before booking a band.
The room
Up to 150 guests. About 150 seated or 180 cocktail style, depending on layout; the supplied furniture covers 80.
Getting there
Walkable from downtown Victoria.
The money
$4,200 — $4,200 + GST for a Saturday, May–Sept 2026, including private access 10 a.m.–11:59 p.m. (plus next-day pick-up until 10 a.m.), bistro tables and chairs for 80, one parking stall, power and string lights. Weekday evenings (Mon–Wed, 5 hours) are $1,900. Rates change by season, so confirm with the venue.
The setting
Downtown & Dining in Downtown & Inner Harbour, Victoria.
Catering
Bring your own caterer.
Bar
Bring your own with a permit.
Season
May–Sept (Saturdays).
Rain plan
None – fully outdoors, so plan on a tent (30x50 or 40x40 fits), especially in May, June and September.
Where it is
1019 Blanshard St (alley entrance between Be Love and Starbucks), Victoria, BC
Fan Tan Alley
1 km away. Morning light, no crowds — perfect for the wedding party getting ready shots.
Inner Harbour Causeway
1 km away. After 9 p.m. the legislature’s 3,000 bulbs make an easy night portrait.
Fernwood Square
1 km away. Book the pub patio for welcome drinks — walkable from downtown hotels.
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