Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Vancouver Island Conference Centre is a Nanaimo wedding venue at 101 Gordon Street in downtown Nanaimo, British Columbia. Its official website identifies VICC as an event facility for weddings, conferences, tradeshows, conventions and galas.

Couples can enquire about ceremony, dinner and reception settings, with a choice of rooms that can be configured for different event layouts. The venue also documents on-site food and beverage service, event-planning support and technical event services. Availability, exact inclusions and the most suitable room should be confirmed directly with the venue.

Profile overview — last reviewed August 10, 2026

Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) is an event venue in downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. The official website presents weddings as one of its core event types and directs prospective clients to submit an event request with their date, guest count, budget range and audio-visual requirements.

The facility states that it has 38,000 square feet of customizable meeting space. For a wedding, that breadth of space may allow couples to discuss separate areas for getting ready, a ceremony, cocktail hour, meal and reception; however, the final event flow depends on the room plan and date booked.

Services and specialization

The official wedding page describes ceremony, dinner and reception settings, along with an event planner to manage details as part of packages that can include specified wedding elements. It also identifies an intimate bridal room, a pre-event cocktail area and an expansive ballroom among its wedding-space options.

VICC provides food and beverage service. Its official information says the culinary team can work with clients on a custom menu, with West Coast, local First Nations and international cuisine referenced on the food and beverage page. For service style, the wedding page lists table-side service, roving hors d’oeuvres and cocktail stations.

The venue’s documented event services include audio-visual support, lighting, rigging, internet and telecommunications, plus security. These may be useful for receptions involving speeches, music, presentations or enhanced lighting, subject to the services selected for the event.

• Wedding ceremony, dinner and reception settings
• Event-planning support
• On-site food and beverage with custom-menu discussions
• Audio-visual and lighting feature packages
• Internet, telecommunications, rigging and security services

Spaces, layouts and accessibility

The official floorplans and specifications page says the facility can be configured for groups from 10 to 1,300, depending on the layout. Published room capacities vary substantially. For example, the full Mount Benson Ballroom is listed for 960 banquet guests, 900 banquet guests with a dance floor, or 1,400 reception guests; the full Nanaimo River Room is listed for 90 banquet guests with a dance floor; and Departure Bay Full is listed for 80 banquet guests.

Those figures are room-layout capacities rather than a promise of wedding availability or an inclusive wedding package. Couples should ask which room combinations work with their proposed ceremony and reception plan, and whether a particular layout is available on their date.

The official site also states that the facility has wheelchair services and accessible doorways, walkways, elevators, washrooms and parking. Discuss individual guest accessibility requirements with the venue when planning the layout.

Service area and who it may suit

VICC serves events held in Nanaimo and may be relevant to couples planning a wedding in the city or bringing guests to central Nanaimo. Its address is 101 Gordon Street, and the official site positions the facility in downtown Nanaimo.

The documented mix of smaller rooms, ballroom space, cocktail areas, catering and technical support may suit couples considering an indoor wedding or a reception with production needs. Couples seeking a particular outdoor ceremony setting, overnight accommodation at the venue, a very small elopement format or a specific cultural setup should ask what the current options and policies are.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed feature is the range of configurable spaces, from smaller function rooms to the large Mount Benson Ballroom. The wedding page also specifically identifies a bridal room, pre-event cocktail area and ballroom as possible elements of a wedding configuration.

Another documented feature is the integrated event-service offering: catering is prepared on site, while technical services cover audio-visual, lighting, internet, telecommunications, rigging and security. The facility also publishes accessibility features, helping couples start a practical conversation about guest needs.

The official pages reviewed do not publish a current wedding package brochure with complete inclusions, supplier rules, date availability, cancellation terms, catering minimums or a definitive ceremony plan. Treat those as planning questions to resolve in writing before committing.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The online event request form asks clients to select an estimated budget range, but this is an enquiry field and not a published wedding price list or package quote.

The official website lists some separate charges or services, including parking information and an extra charge for a hard-wire internet line, but these do not establish a wedding total. Request an itemized proposal covering room rental, food and beverage, bar service, staffing, event planning, technical production, security, parking, taxes and any service charges.

Contact and booking

For general enquiries, the official contact page lists 250-244-4050. It also lists Business Development and Convention Sales at 250-244-4063. The main website provides an event-request form for weddings and other event types.

When submitting an enquiry, include the preferred date or date range, estimated guest count, whether you need a ceremony and reception, desired food and beverage service, accessibility requirements, and any audio-visual, lighting or entertainment needs. This gives the venue the information needed to recommend rooms and prepare a proposal.

What couples should confirm

Ask for a current room-by-room plan and the applicable capacity for your intended dinner and dance-floor layout. Confirm whether the ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner can take place in separate spaces, whether room flips are needed, and what setup and teardown time is included.

Request the current wedding package and catering information. Confirm menu choices, dietary accommodations, bar arrangements, service style, minimum food-and-beverage spend, tastings and all fees. Also clarify whether outside suppliers are permitted, including décor, florals, entertainment and production vendors.

Finally, confirm the deposit, payment schedule, cancellation and insurance terms; accessibility arrangements for specific guests; parking arrangements; and the precise audio-visual, lighting, rigging and security scope included in the quote.

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Is Vancouver Island Conference Centre a wedding venue?

Yes. Its official website has a dedicated weddings page and lists weddings in its event-request form.

Can VICC host both a wedding dinner and reception?

The official wedding page describes ceremony, dinner and reception settings. Its published floorplans include banquet and reception layouts, but the suitable room and setup depend on the guest count and date.

Does Vancouver Island Conference Centre provide wedding catering?

The venue documents on-site food and beverage service and says its culinary team can create a custom menu. Contact VICC for current menu choices, dietary options and costs.

Does VICC publish wedding pricing?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Request a written proposal based on your date, room configuration, guest count and required services.

Sources checked

• Vancouver Island Wedding Venue | Vancouver Island Conference Centre
• Nanaimo Events Venue | VI Conference Centre Floorplans & Specs
• Food & Beverage Service | Banquet Halls with On Site Catering, Nanaimo
• Event Services at our Convention Center | VICC, Nanaimo BC
• Contact the Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Address: 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Canada

Phone: 250-244-4050

Website: https://viconference.com/