Victoria, BC: Huntingdon Hotel and Suites & Pendray Inn and Tea House are proud to announce the official purchase of the harbour property from 321 Belleville to 330 Quebec street, marking a significant milestone after more than a decade as leaseholders in one of Victoria’s most prominent and historic waterfront locations.
For over 75 years, the properties have operated under a long-standing land lease model that has defined the area. Since their lease tenor began in 2013, the ownership group has made substantial investments to revitalize and preserve the heritage character of the site, carefully balancing modernization with the integrity of its historic inns and gardens.
Together, the properties employ over 100 local team members and play a meaningful role in Victoria’s visitor economy.
Huntingdon and Pendray have become known for signature initiatives such as the annual Community Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, with all proceeds supporting the Victoria Women’s Transition House, as well as their on-site community garden and ongoing charitable partnerships. Over the years, the organizations have supported numerous local initiatives, including Soap for Hope, The Mustard Seed, Our Place Society, Habitat for Humanity, the Victoria Native Friendship Center, and the Women’s Transition House. They are currently refurbishing the former Judges House Inn (1883), and former Santiagos restaurant on the site; both outlets are scheduled to reopen in 2026 with refreshed branding.
In 2025, the Huntingdon Hotel and Suites was also proud to serve as title sponsor for the Victoria Symphony Splash, further reinforcing their commitment to community engagement and cultural support.
The organizations have received multiple awards and accolades recognizing their leadership in sustainability and social responsibility, and hold multiple certifications including Biosphere Certification, BC Green Business designation, Surfrider Ocean Friendly Business recognition, Friends of Indigenous Tourism B.C., and a 4 Green Key rating. In 2024, the company was also awarded the Vicotria Chamber of Commerce award for Sustainable Business practices.
General Manager and Victoria Native, Erin Cassels, who has been with the property for 12 years, also serves as an Executive Director with the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and sits on the boards of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, helping shape the broader tourism and hospitality landscape in the province. “This is an incredibly meaningful moment for us,” said Cassels. “We are looking forward to a long future of continuing to contribute meaningfully to the local visitor economy in Victoria, to providing meaningful employment opportunities, and to our continued mission to operate as an environmentally and socially responsible company.”
The purchase represents not only an investment in the property, but also a long-term commitment to heritage preservation, community impact, and sustainable tourism leadership in Victoria.