by John Hughes | May 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
By John Hughes, Executive Director In my time at the Castle, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many volunteers. Through our busiest years we’ve had as many as 45 active volunteers contributing to the organization’s mission as docents and gift shop...
by John Hughes | Apr 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Bruce Davies with research assistance from Jenny Seeman In October 2023 I traveled to Newton Stewart, Scotland, to spend time with a descendant of Robert and Joan Dunsmuir. This gentleman, who was already a donor to The Castle Society, asked me to come over...
by TrapezeDev | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the most frequently asked questions by visitors at Craigdarroch Castle is, “did this place have electricity back in the day?” Despite being built in 1890 and the comparatively remote location of Victoria at the time, the Castle was in fact fully wired for...
by TrapezeDev | Feb 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
There have been many examples throughout history of people using technology and materials that inevitably proved to be less than safe. From the lead pipes of ancient Rome to the asbestos of the twentieth century, people seem to have often lived alongside dangerous...
by TrapezeDev | Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Craigdarroch Castle in 21 Treasures is a fascinating look at the Castle’s collection, featuring beautiful colour photographs, in which author, Moira Dann presents an overview of Craigdarroch Castle’s many stories, beyond that of the “bonanza” castle built...
by TrapezeDev | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Craigdarroch Castle Receives Heritage Infrastructure Funding Craigdarroch Castle has received $288,000 in heritage infrastructure funding as announced by Heritage BC and the Province of British Columbia last week. The funds received by Craigdarroch Castle will be used...
