Victoria Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Victoria, British Columbia.
Heritage Acres is the place where the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society display their extensive collection of agricultural machinery.This collection has now grown to thousands of artifacts.
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) museum houses a variety of artifacts. The large collection of Lee-variant rifles is a specialty.
The Royal British Columbia Museum is a place of discovery. Through three unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia, and features periodic exhibitions of international renown. Highly realistic and inviting displays, such as the Ice Age and Coastal Forest dioramas, provide visitors with a sense of having truly experienced the authentic settings of many exhibits.
Completed in 1890, Craigdarroch Castle reflects the huge wealth amassed by the Dunsmuirs from the coalfields of Vancouver Island. This 20,000 square foot historic house has four floors containing exquisite stained glass and lavish Victorian era furnishings. Low season: 10 am to 4:30 pm, Extended hours June 15 to Labour Day 9 am to 7 pm.
Emily Carr, B.C.’s most renowned artist and author, was born and raised in this house during the late 1800s. The house has been decorated as it would have been during Emily’s childhood. Many of her early sculptures and pottery are on display.
The museum explores the marine history of British Columbia. Several theme galleries display ship models, naval uniforms and more. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day.
A national historic site and now the campus of Royal Roads University, this castle and estate was once the private residence of James Dunsmuir, son of Robert Dunsmuir who built Craigdarroch Castle. The estate features three distinctive beautiful gardens and parkland for a scenic stroll and the spectacular setting and surroundings of the estate make it a popular venue for weddings, corporate events and private functions.
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