News & Other Posts
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 built in...
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 lead pipes of ancient Rome...
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, at 5 pm....
Plans Underway to Restore Dunsmuir Era Kitchen
Craigdarroch Castle Receives Heritage Infrastructure Funding Craigdarroch Castle has received $288,000 in heritage infrastructure funding as announced by Heritage BC and...
Masonry Conservation
Excerpts from Restoration Manager Frank Tosczak's Reports Work on the tower masonry started early in 2020 before the pandemic began to affect us. Inspection and...
Victorian Women and Parlour Art – Taxidermy
By Eliane Pineault-B. Like waxwork and hair work, taxidermy was another popular technique used by Victorian women to decorate their home. In the nineteenth century,...