Jun
2011
Events at the Castle
Craigdarroch Castle has been used for entertaining and teaching since it was built. The Dunsmuir family held weddings here and The British Columbia Home Journal described an 1894 ball at Craigdarroch as “the event of the season” with over 80 people attending. Victoria College Student pep rallies were held in the Billiard Room the Victoria Conservatory of Music held lessons throughout the Castle. These days at Craigdarroch, the Dunsmuir’s Scottish heritage is celebrated at our Robert Burns Day with the address to the Haggis, Bagpipes and Celtic music. We also offer live theatre in October where the whole Castle becomes the set as the audience follow actors from scene to scene through the rooms and hallways. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance as the shows always sell out.
On September 24th and 25th, 2011, for the second year in a row, Victoria, British Columbia, will host an art-happening of steampunk art, tech, fashion, music, architecture, story, film and food. This year’s Victoria Steam Exposition is being hosted by Craigdarroch Castle, a building that exemplifies the lavish Victorian lifestyle. Featuring two full days of exhibiting artists, performances, food and an exquisitely eccentric Cabaret-style evening celebration, this event is not to be missed.