Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1863 and has played a significant role in the Victoria region ever since. Over the years the Chamber has initiated or been involved with many developments in the region’s business community ranging from encouraging Canadian Pacific to build the landmark Empress Hotel, to establishing both the Victoria Film Commission and Tourism Victoria, which first started as committees of the Chamber.

Today, with a membership of more than 1,500 members, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is the second largest of the 131 chambers in the Province of BC. The Chamber represents the interests of small, medium and large businesses across all sectors as well as members from the not-for-profit sector.