Imagine a place where tourism, education, destination development and economic development align into a single, strategic vision.

Surround yourself in an intimate learning environment located on a 565-acre national historic site. Add to this a terrific suite of programs designed for industry, with industry.

This is Royal Roads University's School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

As Canada's only post-secondary university responsible for the stewardship of a national historic site, we are proudly symbolic of the past, yet dedicated to the future. As the demand for well qualified staff and excellent visitor experiences has never been greater.

As an applied learning institution, we bring the theory of the classroom together with our tourism operations and historic site responsibility to create a unique learning environment, unparalleled in Canada.

Here are eight good reasons to study with us.

• 1. Obtain excellent qualifications, knowledge and skills that are relevant to the work place and will advance your career.
• 2. Study with students and colleagues with strong professional backgrounds and a passion for the tourism and hospitality industries.
• 3. Enjoy an extremely supportive learning environment with dedicated professors and staff.
• 4. Learn from professors with both academic qualifications and extensive 'real-world' experience.
• 5. Develop and expand your professional networks through programs and courses designed to connect you with industry.
• 6. Participate in exciting destination residencies that are strategically designed to ensure access to leading edge individuals and organizations in the field.
• 7. Study on-campus or via our blended model of online learning with short destination residencies.
• 8. Engage in a dynamic learning environment with a university that understands tourism and hospitality. Within Royal Roads University we have a Visitor Services department that manages: interpretive services for Hatley Park National Historic Site (on our campus), weddings, conferences and events, food services, blockbuster filming (such as X-men 2 and 3), festivals, special events, plus a lovely gift store and museum in Hatley Castle.

We get it! As a tourism educator and operator of one of Canada’s largest national historic sites as our campus, we are in the business and committed to training that supports the business.

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is a proud member and supporter of an extensive list of industry organizations. 

Join us on the 'Royal Road' to excellence. Together we can make a difference.


Brian White, PhD
Director, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management