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Victoria's Historic Treasure

Where Medieval
Grandeur Meets
Modern Comfort

You know that feeling when you step into a place and the walls just... talk to you? Yeah, that's us. Built from an actual 19th-century fortress, we've kept all the character while adding the stuff you actually want - like heated floors and decent WiFi.

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Historic fortress interior

Est. 1847

Welcome to History

A Fort That's Actually Worth Staying In

Look, we get it - most "historic" hotels are just old buildings with fancy names. But Grimthorn? She's the real deal. Originally built as a coastal defense fortress back in 1847, these walls have seen some stuff. We've spent years bringing her back to life without losing what makes her special.

Think massive stone walls (yeah, they're three feet thick in places), original turrets you can actually climb, and a medieval hall where we serve dinner that'd make your ancestors jealous. But we've also got the modern touches - heated stone floors, rainfall showers, and beds so comfortable you might forget you're sleeping in a fortress.

Our Story

What We Offer

More Than Just a Place to Sleep

We've packed this place with experiences you won't find anywhere else. Seriously, where else can you taste wine in a 175-year-old cellar?

Heritage Room

Heritage Rooms

Every room's got its own personality - exposed stone, vaulted ceilings, views of the ocean or the old battlements. We kept the history but added the good stuff like memory foam mattresses and blackout curtains.

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Medieval Dining

Medieval Hall Dining

Dinner in our Great Hall hits different. Twenty-foot ceilings, original timber beams, and our chef doing things with local BC ingredients that honestly shouldn't be legal. Sunday brunch is pretty legendary too.

Dining Experience
Fortress Tours

Fortress Tours

Our historian guide knows every secret passage and story. The sunset tour from the north tower? That's where you'll get it - the whole reason they built this place here. Bring your camera.

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Spa Wellness

Spa & Wellness

Built into the old armory (yeah, really), our spa's all about contrast. Ancient stone walls, candlelight, and treatments that'll make you forget what century you're in. The hot stone massage? Chef's kiss.

Wellness Packages
Events

Events & Conferences

Corporate retreat? Wedding? We've got spaces that'll make your event actually memorable. The Officers' Hall has AV equipment that works (shocking, we know) plus walls that've been around since before Canada was even a country.

Plan Your Event
Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar Tastings

The old ammunition storage? Now it's where we keep the good stuff. BC wines, some European gems, all stored in perfect conditions. Our sommelier does tastings Friday and Saturday nights - it's intimate, it's cool (literally), and you'll learn something.

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Guest Stories

What People Are Saying

"We've stayed in a lot of 'historic' hotels, but this one's different. The stones are real, the history's real, and somehow they've made it all feel luxurious without losing the magic. That fortress tour at sunset? Worth the trip alone."

MR

Margaret & Robert

Toronto, ON

"Had our wedding here and it was perfect. The Great Hall, the battlements for photos, the whole vibe - our guests are still talking about it. And the staff? They made everything so easy. Can't recommend this place enough."

JK

Jessica & Kyle

Vancouver, BC

"Brought my team here for a retreat and wow. The meeting spaces are actually inspiring, the food was incredible, and after sessions we'd just wander around exploring. Plus the beds - I haven't slept that well at a hotel maybe ever."

DH

David H.

Seattle, WA
Victoria BC

Perfect Location

Right in the Heart of Victoria

We're about ten minutes from downtown Victoria - close enough that you can easily hit the Inner Harbour, Butchart Gardens, or grab fish and chips at Fisherman's Wharf. But far enough out that you get actual peace and quiet at night.

The waterfront location means most rooms have ocean views, and yeah, you might see seals or eagles from your window. It happens more than you'd think.

15 min

To Downtown