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Fully Wired for Electric Power

Fully Wired for Electric Power

One of the most frequently asked questions by visitors at Craigdarroch Castle is, “did this place have electricity back in the day?” Despite being ...

Dangerous paint - ‘Scheele’s Green’

Dangerous paint - ‘Scheele’s Green’

There have been many examples throughout history of people using technology and materials that inevitably proved to be less than safe. From the lea...

Craigdarroch Castle in 21 Treasures

Victoria, BC – Join Craigdarroch Castle for the virtual launch of Moira Dann’s new book Craigdarroch Castle in 21 Treasures on Thursday April 22 a...

Plans Underway to Restore Dunsmuir Era Kitchen

Plans Underway to Restore Dunsmuir Era Kitchen

Press release - March 1, 2021 Craigdarroch Castle Receives Heritage Infrastructure Funding Craigdarroch Castle has received $288,000 in heritage in...

One Year Ago: Conservation on the Tower

One Year Ago: Conservation on the Tower

Masonry Conservation – Excerpts from restoration manager Frank Tosczak’s reports Work on the tower masonry started early in 2020 before the pandemi...

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Taxidermy (Part Three)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Taxidermy (Part Three)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Taxidermy (Part Three)By Eliane Pineault-B.Like waxwork and hair work, taxidermy was another popular technique us...

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Hair Work (Part Two)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Hair Work (Part Two)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Hair Work (Part Two) By Eliane Pineault-B. As seen in part one of this series, many middle and upper-class women...

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Waxwork (Part One)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Waxwork (Part One)

Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Waxwork (Part One) By Eliane Pineault-B. The Industrial Revolution resulted in many changes in the every day liv...

Mauchline Ware – The Scottish Souvenirs

Mauchline Ware – The Scottish Souvenirs

Mauchline Ware – The Scottish Souvenirs By Eliane Pineault-B. [Fig. 1] Pincushion. Wood, silk & velvet, 4 x 6.5 cm. Craigdarroch Castle 2008....

Thank You Volunteers!

Thank You Volunteers!

The National Volunteer Week campaign first began in Canada in September 1943 to raise awareness of the contributions that women made on the home front. 

Colouring isn't just for kids!

Colouring isn't just for kids!

Why not take a break from the news, and spend a few minutes relaxing and unwinding with the latest digital installment of the Craigdarroch Castle c...

Hello from the Craigdarroch Castle  Clan

Hello from the Craigdarroch Castle  Clan

Are you looking for ways to entertain the little ones? Well, we want to help keep them occupied while we are all 'stuck' inside.