Please visit us at our new home on the web,
https://thecastle.ca...
Purchase self-guided tour tickets in our Visitor Centre when you arrive.
Tours take approximately 90 minutes and are self-guided and staff are available to answer your questions and maintain safety.
Purchase Guided Tour and Special Event tickets online:
Guided Tour and Event Tickets »
Or by phone at:
250.592.5323
We accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Debit.
Proceeds from admission fund the ongoing restoration of the Castle. Admission includes the use of our private parking lot.
Note – Please remember that Craigdarroch Castle is a historic house museum and, as such, there are no ramps or elevators and it is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors are encouraged to leave personal possession (coats, backpacks and strollers) in their vehicle as we have no place to store them. Certified service dogs are welcome in the Castle. Please visit Guide Dog and Service Dog Certification for information on service dog certification if you have questions about certification requirements.
The Castle is located just off Fort Street on Joan Crescent, close to downtown Victoria. Getting here is a pleasant 20-minute walk along Fort Street – an experience unto itself with boutiques, bistros and antique shops lining the street. Ample parking is located on site. Fort Street is also a bus route and has dedicated bike lanes.
The centre combines a beautifully renovated 1913 home with new construction containing an accessible ticketing area at ground level, gift shop and a museum quality climate-controlled basement room to store artifacts and engage in other preservation work.
Located in the Visitor Centre, there’s always new, local items to browse. From delicious artisan treats to unique crafts and Castle memorabilia, no visit to Craigdarroch is complete with a stop at the gift shop. The Shop is open on the days we offer tours.
Our Online Shop offers many of our bestselling products and we are happy to process and ship orders placed through our website.
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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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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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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