Government House

Government House is a multi-story stone building in Victoria with Victorian architectural features, elegant reception halls, formal rooms, and offices for the Lieutenant Governor. The building sits on grounds with gardens that contain various plants and flower beds.

The building was constructed in 1865 as the residence for the colonial Lieutenant Governor and represents an important record of early European settlement in the region. After two major fires, it was substantially rebuilt in the early and mid-20th century.

The building displays artworks and furnishings from different eras that tell the story of the region through everyday objects and decoration. Visitors can see these collections throughout the rooms and gain a sense of how earlier generations lived and shaped their surroundings.

The grounds are open daily from early morning to dusk and can be visited casually without planning ahead. To see the interior of the building, visitors need to book a tour in advance and check opening times.

The grounds feature extensive gardens with rose beds and collections of plants typical of the region's natural environment. These botanical areas showcase the natural diversity that British Columbia is known for.