Victoria approves proposal for new hotel downtown

A proposal to build a 139-room hotel in Old Town Victoria has been approved by Victoria council. The project will bring much needed accommodation to the city’s downtown, while preserving the heritage elements of a building that dates back to 1874.

Chard Development Ltd. is working with UVic Properties to turn the historic Duck’s Building and Duck’s Carriage Factory on Broad Street into a Hyatt Centric-branded hotel.

Former Victoria developer and heritage conservationist Michael Williams bequeathed the properties to the University of Victoria in 2000.

The Chamber has supported the proposal with letters and a video presentation to council.