Dining

Just as our dining hall, Marion Hall, is a centrepiece of campus, dining itself – the food and the experience – is a focal point of being at Shawnigan. With more than 500 mouths to feed, our dining centre staff takes pride in providing healthy, filling meals to keep our students energized for their busy schedules.

Meals always feature a variety of options, including hot food, salad and sandwich bars, and soups that are made in-house. Breakfasts include a range of choices, from cereal and toast to fruit and yogurt, as well as various hot options. 

In Marion Hall, students eat under a vaulted ceiling decorated with banners representing each of the Houses. They dine with their housemates at long tables, sharing food and banter, and House staff sit with students, giving them the opportunity to check in throughout the day.

Our friendly kitchen staff takes care to prepare a diverse menu that caters to all dietary needs. They also create several cultural meals over the course of the year to mark special occasions and holidays that allow our students from around the world to share their cultures with their peers.

 

There are regular mealtimes seven days a week, as well as elevensies, a robust mid-morning snack designed to get students through those challenging hours between breakfast and lunch. Family-style dining in Marion Hall teaches conversation, community, social skills and manners in a place where students are comfortable.