VICTORIA SCOTTISH COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY

What VICTORIA SCOTTISH COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY does

Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society is a registered Canadian charity (Registration Number 80356 0366 RR001) that operates a 10,000 sq ft multi-purpose event and performing arts venue on a 3-acre waterfront site at 1803 Admirals Road in View Royal/Victoria, British Columbia. The facility, which officially opened on January 19, 2023 after a $5.5 million build funded through federal and provincial grants and private donations, includes a 4,500 sq ft main hall with a Celtic Knot beam ceiling, built-in 16-foot viewing screen with laser projector, sprung hardwood dance floor, and a commercial kitchen; a 1,000 sq ft lounge and reception area with a horseshoe bar; a boardroom; and full-building rental capacity for up to 300 guests. The site is shared with Craigflower Manor, the oldest Scottish-built farmhouse in British Columbia and a National Historic Site, which the society stewards under a 30-year nominal-rent tenure with the Province of British Columbia.

The society generates revenue through five streams: hourly and daily event space rentals ($85–$275/hour; $4,000/day for full property); a recurring youth Pipe Band membership program ($250/year or $25/month) administered via the wholly-owned Capital City Pipe Band; on-site bar and catering services delivered through an exclusive partnership with Island Culinary Services; charitable donations including heritage bricks, tree plantings, and patron plaques ($150–$1,000); and donation-based guided tours of Craigflower Manor. Its customer segments span private event hosts (weddings, celebrations of life), corporate and government clients (Town of View Royal, Saanich PD, VicPD, Island Health, RBC, Canadian Tire, Thrifty Foods), performing arts and cultural organizations, the Scottish/Celtic community, and non-profit organizations.

The society is the operating entity established by the Victoria Highland Games Association (VHGA), a non-profit founded in 1937 that runs one of Canada's largest Highland Games with 163 years of continuous history. The organization is volunteer-run with minimal paid staff (one part-time Museum Assistant role at 8 hours/week is disclosed) and is led by Executive Director Jim Maxwell, who also serves as VHGA President. Its stated strategic objective is for venue revenue to support ongoing maintenance of the heritage-listed Craigflower Manor and achieve operational self-sufficiency.

Name

VICTORIA SCOTTISH COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY

Legal name

Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society

Website

https://vicscotcentre.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society is a registered Canadian charity that operates a 10,000 sq ft waterfront event venue and Scottish cultural hub in Victoria, BC, offering hourly space rentals, a youth pipe band program, heritage tours, and donation products on a National Historic Site co-located with Craigflower Manor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Event Venue and Cultural Facility Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Museums (712110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Community centre services
• Scottish cultural programs
• Heritage tours
• Youth pipe band

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Space Rental: Hourly and daily rental of venue spaces including main hall, lounge/reception area, boardroom, and full building rental for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and community gatherings
2. Capital City Pipe Band Membership: Annual and monthly membership dues for youth pipe band program including highland dancers, pipers, and drummers ages 8-18
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations including heritage bricks, tree plantings, and patron plaques. Tax receipts issued for donations over $25. Charity Registration Number 80356 0366 RR001
4. Bar and Catering Services: On-site bar services with staff and house catering from Island Culinary Services. Corkage fees for charity events
5. Heritage Tours: Guided tours of Craigflower Manor offered by donation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society operates a 10,000 square foot multipurpose community and performing arts venue on a 3-acre waterfront property shared with Craigflower Manor in Victoria, BC. The Society rents event spaces (main hall, lounge/reception area, boardroom, full building) for weddings, corporate events, community gatherings, and cultural performances; runs the Capital City Pipe Band youth program; offers guided heritage tours of Craigflower Manor; and hosts annual Scottish cultural events including the Robbie Burns Dinner and SCOTOBERFEST.

Product overview

Victoria Scottish Community Centre operates as a single unified facility offering event venue rental, cultural programming, and heritage experiences. The core offerings include: (1) Event space rental with multiple rooms for weddings, corporate meetings, and community gatherings; (2) Capital City Pipe Band, a structured youth program for highland dancing, drumming, and piping; (3) Craigflower Manor heritage tours; and (4) annual signature events including Robbie Burns Dinner and SCOTOBERFEST. The centre also offers donation products (Heritage Bricks, Rowan Tree sponsorship, Patron plaques) as supplementary revenue streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Venue Rental Rental of the centre's facilities including the 4,500 sq ft main hall (up to 250 theatre seating or 200 banquet seating), 1,000 sq ft lounge and reception area (35 people), boardroom (20 people), or full building for weddings, performances, corporate events, and community gatherings. Hourly rates apply plus setup/cleaning fees.
• Capital City Pipe Band A youth program for aspiring highland dancers, drummers, and pipers ages 8 to 18. Offers structured curriculum from new member training through competition band, with practices held Wednesday nights at the centre. Membership at $250 annually or $25 monthly.
• Craigflower Manor Tours Guided tours by reservation of the heritage manor, one of British Columbia's oldest standing farmhouses built between 1853-1856. Tours offered by donation.
• Robbie Burns Dinner Annual celebration of Scottish poet Robert Burns featuring traditional Scottish cuisine, pipe band performances, highland dancing, and formal Burns toasts including Immortal Memory and Address to the Haggis.
• SCOTOBERFEST Annual fundraising event featuring Scottish-themed entertainment, dancing to live bands, and support for the Capital City Youth Pipe Band.
• Donation Products Donation products including Heritage Bricks ($150-$250), Rowan Tree of Life sponsorship ($500), and Patron of the Centre plaques ($1,000) that recognize donors on-site at the new facility. Tax receipts issued for donations over $25.

Quantifiable outcome

• Venue accommodates up to 300 people for events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victoria Highland Games Association (VHGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014VHGA built the community centre and manages the Craigflower property under a 30-year nominal rent tenure with the provincial government. The VHGA established the Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society as a charitable entity to administer the Capital City Pipe Band and host events. VHGA is a registered non-profit established in 1937 and operates one of Canada's largest Highland Games.
• Capital City Pipe BandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore program of the Victoria Scottish Community Centre Society. Youth pipe band for ages 8-18 including pipers, drummers, and highland dancers. Practices held Wednesday nights at the Centre.
• Island Culinary ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse catering service for events at the Centre. Exclusive provider with access to commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knappett Projects Inc.minorOthersConstruction contractor that built the Centre. Signed construction contract on June 15, 2021 to begin building in July 2022.
• St. Andrew's & Caledonian SocietyminorOthersLegacy donor and Scottish cultural organization partner.
• Clan MacLeodminorOthersLegacy donor representing Scottish clan society.
• Clan Mackenzie Society of CanadaminorOthersLegacy donor representing Scottish clan society.
• 78th Fraser HighlandersminorOthersLegacy donor and military regiment cultural organization.
• Greater Victoria Police Pipe BandminorOthersLegacy donor and partner pipe band organization.
• Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance SocietyminorOthersPartner cultural organization and legacy donor for Scottish country dance activities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Belfry Theatre: A regional professional theatre company operating its own venue in Victoria. Overlaps in theatrical performances, cultural programming, and small-to-mid-sized performing arts venue operations for community and arts audiences.
• Craigdarroch Castle: Historic Victorian-era mansion and national historic site in Victoria offering public tours and private event rentals. Comparable heritage site operations with guided tours, wedding venue hosting, and event rentals on a preserved historic property.
• Scottish Cultural Centre (Vancouver): Scottish community and cultural centre in Vancouver hosting Highland Games, ceilidhs, and Scottish cultural events. Closest functional peer given the shared Scottish/Celtic community centre model and cultural programming focus.
• Royal BC Museum: Provincial museum and cultural institution in Victoria operating heritage exhibitions and rental event spaces. Overlaps in heritage programming, tourism draw, and corporate/private event hosting on a heritage site.
• McPherson Playhouse: A 772-seat performing arts venue operated by the City of Victoria. Directly comparable for theatrical performances, concerts, and cultural events in the same regional market with similar Scottish/Celtic and community programming.
• Royal Theatre (Victoria): A 1,416-seat performing arts venue in Victoria hosting touring productions, concerts, and cultural performances. Competes for performing arts bookings and cultural event audiences in the same regional catchment.
• Victoria Conference Centre: A purpose-built convention and event facility in downtown Victoria offering comparable indoor event space for corporate meetings, galas, and conferences. Competes directly for mid-to-large corporate and association bookings in the Greater Victoria market.
• Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa: A Victoria waterfront hotel with extensive meeting, wedding, and banquet event space. Competes directly for corporate events, weddings, and galas in the Victoria market with comparable indoor capacity and event services.

Regional players

• Farquhar Auditorium (University of Victoria): A 1,200-seat performing arts venue at UVic hosting concerts, lectures, and cultural events. Comparable as a performing arts venue serving community and cultural programming in the same geographic market.
• The Butchart Gardens: A heritage tourist destination near Victoria hosting seasonal events and private weddings on a destination property. Comparable as a heritage tourism and wedding venue in the broader Victoria region, though primarily outdoor rather than indoor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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