Castles & Historical Places

Castles, historical homes & National Historic Sites in and around Victoria, BC

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THE PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

Along with the Empress Hotel, the Parliament Buildings dominate the scenery in downtown Victoria. Victoria is the capital of the Province of British Columbia and is home to the Legislative   Legislative Chamber Assembly of British Columbia. The Neo-baroque buildings face north on Belleville street facing the Inner Harbour and diagonally across from

POINT ELLICE HOUSE

Point Ellice House - A slice of history in Victoria preserved! **July 2023  After being closed for a while due to lack of funding ... Point Ellice House is now open again but with limited availability.  Please check their website for the  most up-to-date information** Point Ellice House is a unique treasure located on the

CHINATOWN

A great place to wander through if you have an hour or two is Victoria's Chinatown. It's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America behind San Francisco's Chinatown.  Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street. Fisgard Street, Chinatown shops The discovery of gold in the

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DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY

We are open during the day from Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 2pm until September 29.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for Students & Seniors, there is no charge for children under 5. We are also open weekly for Saturday night Star parties until September 3.  following in the 104 year old tradition

GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF VICTORIA, BC

There is a lot to see and do in Victoria, including colourful characters and fascinating stories, history & nature.  Here are some guided tours that are fun, interesting and can even revive your body and spirit! Please click on the provided links or contact these companies by phone or email directly for more information.  

HATLEY CASTLE

HATLEY PARK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND ... A MOVIE STAR! Hatley Castle James Dunsmuir commissioned Samuel Maclure, a Victorian architect, to design the “Castle”.   Local stone, trimmed by Valdez and Saturna Island sandstone was used in the building’s construction. Its impressive exterior is matched only by the lavishness of the interior appointments;

CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE

Craigdarroch Castle - a National Historic Site Craigdarroch Castle was completed in 1890 by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir.  It has 39 rooms and is over 25,000 square feet in size.  The wealth and extravagance of the Dunsmuir family can be seen in the elaborate stone structure, the intricate woodwork, spectacular stained glass and the