The Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets (British Columbia) is excited to invite you to be part of a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Priesting of Women in the Anglican Church of Canada. Come and join us as we give thanks for the many ways women have contributed to the life of the Church as presbyters and look to the future to examine the challenges that lay ahead for women in the Church and Canadian society.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver Island later this year!
Dates: November 24-25, 2026
Location: Christ Church Cathedral at 930 Burdett Ave., Victoria.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Program
The event will officially begin at 8:30am on Tuesday, November 24 at Christ Church Cathedral.
It will officially end with the celebratory Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral on Wednesday, November 25. The service will start at 4pm and will be livestreamed.
More details about the program and the service will be shared soon.
Please click the link below to access the new hymn written by The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois for the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada:
https://www.anglicanfoundation.org/anniversary-hymn/
Accommodation
We have negotiated corporate rates with three hotels in the city. Please note that these rates may change before the event. Please call and let the hotel know that you want the corporate rate negotiated by the Diocese of British Columbia for the nights associated with the event (23, 24, 25 November 2026). The hotels are:
- Inn at Laurel Point: starting at $184/night+tax. The Inn is on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. It is approx. a half hour walk to the conference venue. (www.laurelpoint.com) Please reference the 50th Anniversary rate when booking. You can call 1-800-663-7667 or email reservations@laurelpointinn.com to book.
- Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel: starting at $155/night+taxes and fees. The BW is in downtown Victoria. Approx. 10-minute walk to the venue. (www.bestwesterncarltonplazahotel.com). Please note: if you want to book the Best Western, you must use THIS LINK. The front desk staff will not have this information! They have offered a variety of rooms including a suite with a kitchenette. The link will work until October 23, 2026.
- Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour: $140/night+tax. The Quality Inn is in downtown Victoria and approx. a 15-minute walk to the venue. (www.choicehotels.com/en-uk/british-columbia/victoria/quality-inn-hotels/cn376)