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Whether you're already here or thinking about joining us, we welcome you to explore this vibrant place.
The Royal Roads University campus is located on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
It's a National Historic Site with a castle, resident peacocks and world-renowned gardens, nestled in an old-growth forest on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Get to know campus
About the campus
Royal Roads' stunning campus is a National Historic Site on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.
Campus map
The Royal Roads campus map includes buildings, parking, security, welcome centre, public washrooms, gardens, electric charging stations, trails, tennis courts.
Getting to campus
Royal Roads is about 25 minutes by car and 45 by bike from downtown Victoria, BC. Find maps and directions to get to campus by car, bike or bus.
Buildings & spaces
Library
Visit the RRU Library online or in person for services, resources and expertise to support teaching, research, writing and lifelong learning.
IT Customer Service
Find answers to your IT-related questions. Search our knowledgebase, review frequently asked questions and submit a ticket via the Helpdesk for IT support.
Campus store
Buy branded RRU apparel, drinkware, gifts, degree/diploma frames and stationery online or in person at the campus store.
Bookstore
The Royal Roads University bookstore is located in the library building on campus. Order textbooks and course materials online.
Food services
Enjoy fresh healthy food on campus at Habitat Café and the Sherman Jen Kiosk. Eligible staff and faculty receive a 10% discount.
Multi-faith spaces
Our Chapel and Inter-faith Room are available 24 hours a day for quiet reflection, prayer and spiritual practice on the Royal Roads University campus.
Recreation Centre
Stay fit at the Recreation Centre. Staff, faculty and associate faculty enjoy discounted membership rates.
Sneq’wa e’lun
Sneq’wa e’lun at Royal Roads University is a home away from home with study and events space for Indigenous students, faculty, associate faculty and staff.
Hatley Park
Royal Roads University's campus is located within the 565-acre Hatley Park National Historic Site. Hatley Castle and gardens are open for visitors and events.
Services & amenities
Campus Security
Campus Security is available 24/7. Use emergency phones or dial 2525 on any campus phone for safe walk, first aid, lost and found, and building access.
Parking
Pay parking is in effect in all Royal Roads lots. Purchase hourly, daily, weekly or yearly permits. Accessible parking and EV charging are available.
Book a room / workspace
Staff and faculty can book classrooms, meeting rooms, breakout rooms, labs, study spaces and temporary workspaces on the Royal Roads campus. Find out how.
On-campus accommodations for associate faculty
Program support staff can book private (with en suite) or shared on-campus accommodations for associate faculty for residencies through this SharePoint site.