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Craigdarroch Castle

Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia

Featured Review : By Day 5, our ship had reach Victoria, Canada. Victoria is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island across the bay from the U.S. state of Washington. My wife and I had signed up for the 3-hour Victoria Highlights...See Full Review

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Craigdarroch Castle Reviews

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Woodwork and Stained-Glass

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MikeInTown from Leesburg, Virginia
  • June 8, 2009
Woodwork and Stained-Glass
Quote: We toured Craigdarroch Castle as part of the Victoria Highlights and Craigdarroch Castle tour offered by Royal Caribbean via Gray Line Tours. The castle's construction was completed in 1890 and occupied by the Dunsmuir family. Over the years, it has... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

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A Tidy Tour

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MikeInTown from Leesburg, Virginia
  • June 8, 2009
A Tidy Tour
Quote: By Day 5, our ship had reach Victoria, Canada. Victoria is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island across the bay from the U.S. state of Washington. My wife and I had signed up for the 3-hour Victoria Highlights and Craigdarroch Castle... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Pacific Northwest Cruise: The Swine Flu Switch-a-roo

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Craigdarroch Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ak1 from Auburn, Washington
  • November 11, 2007
Craigdarroch Castle
Quote: We walked from downtown because one of the tourist signs said 8 blocks. We figured it couldn't be too terrible of a walk but I think the walk was definitely more than 8 blocks and the streets getting there had a bit of an incline which made it... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Victoria in the Fall

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Craigdarroch Castle – II

  • 5 out of 5 stars by btwood2 from Rodeo, New Mexico
  • April 20, 2006
Craigdarroch Castle – II
Quote: On the third floor of Craigdarroch Castle, we find a feature not often associated with the 1890’s: a primitive intercom, then called "speaking tubes". A dumbwaiter, a small manually operated lift, allows items to be transported between basement,... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Victoria Heritage

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Craigdarroch Castle – I

  • 5 out of 5 stars by btwood2 from Rodeo, New Mexico
  • April 20, 2006
Craigdarroch Castle – I
Quote: Craigdarroch, in Gaelic, means "rocky oak place". Coal baron Robert Dunsmuir began building this turreted Victorian castle of brick and locally quarried sandstone in 1887, on his 28-acre estate. From Ayrshire, Scotland, he and his wife Joan had... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Victoria Heritage

Craigdarroch Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by flags2rus from Spokane, Washington
  • January 11, 2004
Quote: Historic, famous castle located in the downtown area of Victoria. White oak beautifully carved throughout the entire castle. Each room has been carefully furnished with original Victorian period furnishings. We visited at Christmas and the castle... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Victoria BC at Christmas

Craigdarrock Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by smilydyno from Amarillo, Texas
  • July 29, 2003
Craigdarrock Castle
Quote: Unique castle and a must see. Great architecture and fascinating live style of the people who lived there. The city bus drops you off a short walk to the castle, but the neighborhood is facinating.

From journal Victoria, BC

Grey Line Tour of Craigdarroch Castle and Victoria

  • 3 out of 5 stars by jules3106 from lethbridge
  • April 4, 2003
Quote: Unless you have been to England you may have never had a ride in a Double Decker bus. My five-year-old daughter was very excited to go on the bus tour, and I just wanted a bit of a rest from walking. There's a bit of a sway when you sit on the top,... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Victoria - Sparkling Gem

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Craigdorrach Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Barber E. Lane from Lake Forest, California
  • February 16, 2003
Craigdorrach Castle
Quote: When Craigdorrach Castle was first built in the late 1800s it was isolated high on a hill on many acres overlooking the village of Victoria. Since that time, the surrounding area has grown and the castle now stands in the middle of a residential... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere - Charming Victoria

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Grey Line Tour of Craigdarroch Castle and Victoria

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Barber E. Lane from Lake Forest, California
  • November 1, 2002
Grey Line Tour of Craigdarroch Castle and Victoria
Quote: Grey Line operates 13 tours in Victoria. The Grand City tour with visit to Craigdorrach Castle, about two hours, met our requirements. Tickets are purchased at the centrally located Grey Line office at the back of the Empress Hotel by the Convention... Read the full Craigdarroch Castle review

From journal Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere - Charming Victoria