Tour Craigdarroch Castle - Victoria B.C., Canada

Craigdarroch Castle is a Victorian mansion located in Victoria B.C. The mansion is over 20,000 square feet with 4 floors and 39 rooms you can tour. Tour the main parlor, the lavish dining area , many bedrooms, the smoking parlor, library, billiards room and even the maids quarters. Throughout the mansion many of the rooms boast exotic woods such as walnut, jarra, rosewood, maple, holly, and oak. Every room has intricate details and has been decorated with elegant furnishings reminiscent of the Victoria era. The mansion still retains 33 original stained glass windows that are breath taking. For a memorable experience, climb the 87 stairs to the tower for remarkable views of Victoria, the Straight of Juan DE Fuca, and the Olympic Mountains. The Craigdarroch Castle offers self guided tours, so you can take your time and enjoy your favorites throughout the mansion. If you have any questions there are staff located throughout. Also they do allow pictures to be taken both indoors and out. So be sure to take your camera along! The exterior of the mansion was created with sandstone (from Dunsmuirs own Quarry). Choose a seat amongst the gardens while taking in the massive castle, to get a feel of how it must have been for it's occupants.

History Of Craigdarroch Castle

The Castle was built between 1887-1890 for Scottish immigrant Robert Dunsmuir. Dunsmuir became one of the richest men in Western Canada who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal. Construction of the castle began in 1887 and wasn't completed until 1890. Unfortunately in April 1889 Robert Dunsmuir died. Robert's wife Joan, with their three unmarried daughters and two orphaned grandchildren, took up residence in 1890. Joan Dunsmuir died in 1908 having lived in Craigdarroch for 18 years.

Craigdarroch Castle Now

Craigdarroch Castle is now owned and operated by The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society. The Historical Society has worked hard on the interior, the mansion it self and the gardens to restore it to exactly as they were originally built. Most of the funding used for restoration comes from the tours and events offered at Craigdarroch Castle.

Admission

Adults - $13.75
Seniors - $12.75
Students - $8.75
Children - (6-12) $5.00
Under 5 - Free

It is also possible to rent the entire Craigdarroch Castle for special events. Can you just imagine getting married in a castle!

Located in the heart of Victoria, there are many places to stay or eat near Craigdarroch Castle. For a unique experience tour Craigdarroch Castle.

Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan Crescent
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada, V8S 3L5

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