Craigdarroch Castle, Victorian mansion museum in Victoria, Canada.
Craigdarroch Castle exhibits granite walls from British Columbia, tiles from San Francisco, and an oak staircase manufactured in Chicago across its 39 rooms.
Coal baron Robert Dunsmuir commissioned this residence in 1887, but died in 1889 before construction was completed, leaving his sons to finish the project.
The castle museum displays original furnishings, intricate woodwork, and detailed stained glass windows that demonstrate the craftsmanship of the 1890s Victorian era.
Located near downtown Victoria on Joan Crescent, the museum offers self-guided tours lasting 90 minutes through multiple floors without elevator access.
Before becoming a museum in 1979, the building served multiple functions including a military hospital, college campus, and music conservatory.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1890
Official opening: 1979
Address: 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5 V8S 2A1
Email: info@thecastle.ca
Website: https://thecastle.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.42264,-123.34375
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
These North American mansions display the architecture and life of the industrial elite from the 19th and early 20th centuries. From Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to the Vanderbilt estate The Breakers, these buildings present various architectural styles including French Renaissance, Tudor and Victorian design.
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