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Point Ellice House
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
2616 Pleasant St, Victoria  V8T 4V3 • 250-380-6506
Distance: ~1.698 km from The Fairmont Empress
Description: NORTH VICTORIA. Built in 1862, Point Ellice House was the O'Reilly family home until 1977. This Italianate villa overlooks Upper Harbour and the Gorge Waterway. To enhance the romance of your visit, arrive by water on the Victoria Harbour Ferry. Take an audio tour of the house to see Western Canada's largest collection of Victorian furnishings. Sir John McDonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, once dined here, and after you enjoy afternoon tea served in the garden, you will have had the same honor!
Hours:
General hours (May-Sep)  Daily 11am-5pm 
Afternoon tea  Daily 11am-4pm 
Admission: Tours Adult CAD6; Child (5-12) CAD3
Tea and Tour Adult CAD22; Child (5-12) CAD11
Payment Methods: Visa,  Master Card,  American Express
 
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