Canada isn’t as renowned for castles as one might think (or at all, in fact), which makes a visit to Craigdarroch that much more intriguing. A prototypical “bonanza” castle, Craigdarroch was born out of the industrial wealth generated by railroad entrepreneurs in the 19th century. Building materials were brought in from all over North America and the world—white oak from Arkansas, mahogany from Spain, slate from New York. Filled with Canadian artifacts, Dunsmuir family heirlooms, and important works of art, the castle ought to sit near the top of any Victoria itinerary. The Castle and museum are open to the public from 10:00am to 4:30pm daily.
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An Authentic Canadian Castle
Canada isn’t as renowned for castles as one might think (or at all, in fact), which makes a visit to Craigdarroch that much more intriguing. A prototypical “bonanza” castle, Craigdarroch was born out of the industrial wealth generated by railroad entrepreneurs in the 19th century. Building materials were brought in from all over North America and the world—white oak from Arkansas, mahogany from Spain, slate from New York. Filled with Canadian artifacts, Dunsmuir family heirlooms, and important works of art, the castle ought to sit near the top of any Victoria itinerary. The Castle and museum are open to the public from 10:00am to 4:30pm daily.
