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Craigdarroch Castle
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria  V8S 3L5 • 250-592-5323
Distance: ~1.856 km from The Fairmont Empress
Description: ROCKLAND / FAIRFIELD. Craigdarroch is Gaelic for "rocky oak place" and this Victorian mansion does afford beautiful views of the Olympic Peninsula. After he worked his way up from indentured servitude to be the richest man in British Columbia, Robert Dunsmuir built this 4-story, 39-room home for his wife. Completed in 1890, Dunsmuir never got to see the stone turrets, Persian carpets, stained glass windows and intricate woodwork in their final state – he passed away in 1889 before the house was finished. Self-guided tours take one hour, and visitors should be prepared to climb stairs since there are no elevators or ramps.
Hours:
Summer (Jun - Aug)  Daily 9am-7pm 
Winter (Sep - May)  Daily 10am-4:30pm 
Admission: Adult CAD11.75; Senior CAD10.75; Student (19+) CAD7.75; Child (6-18) CAD3.75; Child (5 and under) Free
Payment Methods: Visa,  Master Card,  
 
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