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Craigdarroch Castle historic house museum is a "must see" on your visit to Victoria. The wealthy Dunsmuir
family saga and the mansion they built is a key piece of British Columbia's history. Designated as one of
Canada's National Historic Sites, this Victorian Castle is a legendary tourist attraction. Visit us today!

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September 2012

Signatures in metal work at Craigdarroch

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Of John Peart and Samuel Kelly The penciled signature was difficult to read at first – it was upside down and I was hunched over in the deepest, darkest corner of the crawlspace straddling awkwardly teetering mounds of rusted sheet metal – but it was definitely there: J. Peart, St. Catharines, Ont. Cool! [...]

CHEK TV to air Victoria’s Castle July 19, 2012

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The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society is thrilled that CHEK television will be airing our new documentary video, Victoria’s Castle, Thursday July 19th, 2012 at 9pm. This 52 minute educational video tells some of the stories of the Dunsmuir family and subsequent institutions who occupied Victoria’s Castle and highlights Craigdarroch’s relationship with the city of [...]

Craigdarroch – The Documentary: Victoria’s Castle

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Craigdarroch Castle Announces Release of New Documentary “Victoria’s Castle.” Victoria, BC, Canada – Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society has completed a new documentary film about The Castle and its history. Directed and produced by Castle Society Board Member Robin Adair, Victoria’s Castle will premiere at The Vic Theatre to an invitation-only audience on Friday [...]

Victoria’s Weatherman – Celebrating Victoria's 150 Anniversary