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We are open for tours Wednesday through Sunday. Purchase tickets when you arrive. 

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ACCOMMODATIONS IN VICTORIA, BC

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Abigail’s Hotel: Abigail’s Hotel offers premier boutique style accommodation, housed in a distinguished 1930′s heritage Tudor Mansion, now an elegant small hotel.

Victoria Bed and Breakfasts: Choose a Victoria bed and breakfast from our member B&B accommodations on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada.

Fairmont Empress: With turn of the century architecture and timeless beauty, this luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style.

Travelodge Victoria: Excellent location, affordable rates and comfortable accommodations lets you relax and experience the best of Victoria.

Victoria’s Historic Inns: Add a sense of historic romance to your stay by choosing one of our unique, heritage, bed and breakfast inns where personal touches and extra attention to detail match the magical ambiance of your accommodations.

Victorias Finest Bed and Breakfasts: Offering fine accommodations – whether you stay in a downtown heritage house, oceanfront home, country manor house, contemporary suite, B&B inn or romantic cottage.

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TOURISM RESOURCES

Be sure to visit these handy resources for everything you need to know to get experience the best of Greater Victoria and surrounding areas.

Tourism Victoria: Find hotels, things to do, restaurants, local events and travel information from Tourism Victoria, the official travel authority for Victoria, BC.

Attractions Victoria: Whether arriving by coastal waterway onboard a ferry or cruise ship or by sky way, sightseeing opportunities abound from stunning views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the spectacular Inner Harbour surrounded by many historical buildings

Tourism Vancouver Island: Information about tourism in the Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast Region.

VISIT Victoria - visitvic.ca

We promote and represent places of heritage, arts, and culture that highlight the roles played by people, nature, art, and industry in making Victoria what it is today.

Tourism BC: Official site of Tourism British Columbia. Includes places to go, things to do, accommodations and a trip planner. 

A Taste of Victoria Food Tours: The #1 Rated Food Tour in Victoria. 

CVS Sightseeing: Providing transportation services to all Cruise Lines arriving at the Port of Victoria.

Gray Line: Hop On Hop off Sightseeing Tours

Big Bus: Hop On Hop off Sightseeing Tours

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MEET THE DUNSMUIRS

Robert and Joan Dunsmuir had two sons, eight daughters and plenty of exploits. The Castle weaves a fascinating tale of this intriguing family – their achievements, their relationships and even their quirks.

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ABOUT THE CASTLE

Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

We are open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm (closed Monday & Tuesday), (Please note that we are closed December 25th, 26th, and January 1st.)

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