Craigdarroch Castle Victoria BC

Craigdarroch Castle    

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Completed in 1890, Craigdarroch Castle is a definitively Victorian experience. Discover the opulence and grandeur of this historic Victorian-era …

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May 16, 2025
Good place to learn about some local history. The admission price is good. The details in the furnishings and interior design is great.Full review by Craig M
May 8, 2025
The effort was obvious and in earnest. Not sure what was “off” for me. Felt a bit thrown together in parts? Just something about it left me cold.Full review by BBBBTravel
May 3, 2025
Very nice experience. Beautiful castle with interesting history. Very kind staff. Many of the signage indicated what they were hoping to do with the site once they had more funding. Many of the rooms…Full review by Tour55873417919
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Steeped in history, Victoria is rich in the remnants of its past. One such National Historic Site is the magnificent Craigdarroch Castle, a …
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Built between 1887 and 1890 by wealthy coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch Castle is an impressive Scottish Baronial mansion that …
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Are there a lot of stairs.
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Yes, you must climb stairs to get to each level.
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Are there handrails on the staircases? Also are the steps steep?
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There are handrails, but there are some steep stairs. You climb up four flights of stairs in total, but stop to tour each floor. Then you descend a different set of stairs to see other parts of …
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There are handrails, but there are some steep stairs. You climb up four flights of stairs in total, but stop to tour each floor. Then you descend a different set of stairs to see other parts of the house.
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How far is the castle from downtown can you walk from downtown?
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Give me more information. How old are you? Are you healthy? A healthy single individual can easily walk to the castle. Families, elderly and and handicapped should take a ten …
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Give me more information. How old are you? Are you healthy? A healthy single individual can easily walk to the castle. Families, elderly and and handicapped should take a ten dollar taxi. Like all castles, it sits up on a hill. What castle doesn't? It costs ten dollars to take a taxi to the castle from downtown. Healthy? Walk. Otherwise, take a taxi.
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What tine is the movie history ? And how long is it ?
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Not sure as we didn't wait for it.
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Was the Christmas Carol Play very good at Craigdarroch Castle?
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I never saw these questions before. So sorry. The play was brilliant.
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