Travel back in time!
The Ross Bay Villa was the home of Francis and Letitia Roscoe from 1865 to 1878.
Located at 1490 Fairfield Rd. Victoria, BC
Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led restoration project and museum in Fairfield. Step into our drawing room and experience a Victorian family home.
On Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM, or Saturdays at 2PM, walk down the path past heritage apple trees and beautiful gardens, and step into one of only a few 1860s houses still standing in Victoria. From the bright and airy drawing room to the charming children’s bedroom, the house has been restored with extraordinary care to appear as it did when the Roscoe family called it home.
Admission is $7.50 plus tax per person. Tours must be booked ahead of time at https://tinyurl.com/RossBayVillaTours. All funds support the volunteer-based Ross Bay Villa Society, which owns and operates Ross Bay Villa.
Drop in a little early for your Saturday tour for our Gift Shop In the Garden, a unique vintage store with everything from clothing and books to fine china and unexpected treasures. Stop by between 10-2, and find something special! Please note this outdoor event is weather dependent, and donations of gently used household items are gratefully accepted.
**From a personal perspective, we find Ross Bay Villa a jewel not to be missed! The painstaking research, attention to detail, the many original period pieces of furniture and the meticulous re-creation of wallpaper, linens and decorations show what a true labour of love it was (and still is … as there is on-going work in various parts of the house).
When you visit you will find many knowledgable and enthusiastic volunteers who will share with you the history of the house as well as the fascinating re-creation that has brought much of it back to it’s former glory.
There is a small gift shop adjacent to the house with some lovely gifts and local items to purchase.
I highly recommend a visit! And while you’re in the area … do NOT miss the historic Ross Bay Cemetery which is directly across the street. More information at our post: Ross Bay Cemetery
Beautiful re-creation of wallpaper and many period pieces of furniture!
Great gift shop!
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