Craigdarroch Castle

Name: Craigdarroch Castle
Address: 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, Canada, S, Canada

4.4/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Craigdarroch Castle

Address :	1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, Canada
Phone :	📞 +9
Website :	http://www.thecastle.ca/
Categories :	Museum , Tourist attraction , Historical landmark , Castle ,
City :	S
Description :	Ornate Victorian castle built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887 & 1890, open for tours.

1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, Canada

Best Castle in Canada

X	Xan He on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Craigdarroch Castle is a definitively Victorian experience. It is a shining example of a “bonanza castle” — massive houses built for entrepreneurs who became wealthy during the industrial age. In this case, the industrialist was Robert Dunsmuir, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal.” — from their website This place truly shows what is possible if you set your mind to it.
s	sharmita paul on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It was great experience for learning past world and history and how they used to live. It would be if they keep a welcoming receptionist instead of rude and arrogant. But the tour stuff was nice and friendly. Overall Good
P	Paul Harrison on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely beautiful and such a lovely experience. Despite advertising crowd control they let lots of people through in clumps, we only spent an hour and a bit in there - but had random groups pass us throughout. Would go back again, but id reccomend going in the morning!
e	esme mills on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stunning wedding venue! It is a museum, so be prepared for stricter rules than most places but nothing we found onerous. If you are looking to feel like a price/princess on your special day, highly recommend the castle!!
V	Vincent Thiebaut on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must visit! The history is quite amazing and the actual castle is incredible! Take the time to read everything there and you’ll really enjoy the history.
A	Alondra Bautista on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This castle has such an overflowing walk through the history of Victoria, BC. From the history and biography of the family that once lived here to how this became a hospital. Then, becoming a place for students; just so much info to learn from. This place is a must visit. This just not educational, but also very Instagram worthy both inside and out. Speaking of ig worthy, this castle is well preserved; the woodwork here is remarkable; the stained glass and all the antique things are a symbol of how we move from generation to generation. ? I suggest to book ahead of time. When we were here last December 2021, we were kinda lucky to get tickets but the couple who came after us didn’t get the chance to go in because the walk-ins aren’t available anymore. The castle was quite packed that time even though it was already after 4:00 pm on a weekday while raining. You can’t miss this place, so try booking at their website in case walk-ins are full. ??
B	Brett “PoboBakeds World” Bacon on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Visited here during my trip to Victoria and it was absolutely worth it. My favorite part was the fact I was able to walk around freely without a tour. I personally am not a fan of tours with random people. There was staff however throughout the building incase you had questions and they were also super friendly and knowledgeable on the place. The place is an amazing piece architecture, with such deep history. Definitely a must visit if your looking for something to do.
J	Jobin George on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must visit place and felt like an architectural marvel. So much of fine wood work and luxury. It will literally take you through the Craigdarroch family's life. I'm so happy that the authorities have put some restrictions and cleanliness and crowd control. The amenities and objects they used were fascinating and the Castle looked like 3 floors maximum from outside but it's 4 or more floors I believe.