The Future is Green: We are Proud to be Eco-Friendly

​Happy New Year, everyone! With January in full swing, it’s officially time to set new goals and unleash your best self to the year ahead. Now is truly the best time to create new experiences or re-ignite past endeavours.  This year, we are even more committed to the cause of sustainability. Our mission as a hotel has always been to make people feel comfortable and invited, but in a way that is both socially and environmentally responsible. ​

Members from each department meet every month to review ways the hotel can be more eco-conscious.  Although the work is just beginning, we are proud to have been awarded 3 green keys by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. 
Here are a just a few ways we think “green.”

• We keep garbage out of landfills by recycling paper, plastic, aluminum, electronics and compostable food waste at a company-wide scale. 
• The housekeeping team uses eco-labeled products to minimize the use of harsh chemicals and detergents.
• Lightly-used bath products are collected regularly and sent to Disaster Aid Canada, through the Soap for Hope program. 
• We eliminated plastic bags and plastic bottles from guest rooms and offer reusable water bottles to guests. 
• Our partnership with the Victoria Women’s Transition House helps ensure that resources are given to those who need it most. 
• The Pendray Inn and Tea House uses ingredients from local sources, including our own herb garden. 

Green Initiatives you will find in guestrooms at the Huntingdon Manor Hotel

Every little bit matters. If you’re visiting a hotel and would like to help reduce your environmental footprint, try these eco-friendly tips. 

• Go paperless! Ask your hotel to send an electronic copy of your receipt to save paper.
• Cancel housekeeping service! You can conserve water and electricity by using the same sheets and amenities during your stay. 
• Ditch the car! New to the area? The best way to see a new city is on foot, especially somewhere like Victoria. 

What are some other ways we can all be more eco-friendly? With the next twelve months in mind, think about what we might take for granted. The air we breathe. The water we drink. The food we eat. Let’s accomplish our goals while preserving the long-term sustainability of our beloved planet.