housing for academic sabbaticals and graduate students

Queenswood is a unique housing option that supports the importance of rest and quiet in the life of a scholar.

Visiting faculty enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Queenswood, the convenience of healthy and delicious meals, exercise room, pool, drop-in classes, art studio, and an on-site library with wireless internet.  Graduate students and mature students are also welcome to apply for residency.  

Queenswood is located on a forested property a short stroll from the ocean, a twenty-minute walk or a few minutes’ bus ride from the University of Victoria, and is on the bus line to downtown.

To apply for academic housing at Queenswood, please email ops@queenswoodvictoria.ca for an application package.

Queenswood residency includes:

• your accommodation and meals
• Our 1^st rate amenities, including a therapeutic pool, 12,000-volume library, art studio and beautiful grounds.
• Daily classes in yoga, art, meditation and more to foster holistic integration of body, mind and spirit.

Additional Options

There are many other programs and services onsite to enhance to your stay.

• Our retreat programs, which focus on relevant topics in health, wellness and spirituality.  As a sabbatical guest, you receive a special rate for retreat programs.
• Massage, Reiki and other wellness services are also available onsite at a variety of fee levels, paid directly to the service providers.

Rates