Butchart Gardens and Craigdarroch Castle. Due to time constraint we probably can't see both. The gardens are about a 1/2 hour drive and opens at 9am. I suggest we try and get there at 9am and then may have time to see the castle.
The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive close to a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to their international renown.
Craigdarroch Castle:
The castle is a Victorian era, Scottish Baronial mansion considered by many as an architectural wonder.
Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaThe castle was completed around the year of 1889.
In 1979 the castle became a popular tourist attraction and museum receiving over 150,000+ visitors a year. The attraction is open to the public and individuals are encouraged to enjoy self guided tours at their own leisure exploring the mansion and grounds.
There are over 30 rooms located throughout the 4 stories of the castle covering over 20,000+ square feet. There are many bedrooms to visit and other rooms to discover including a billiard hall, library, drawing room, dance hall and tower.
Throughout the castle are numerous historical artifacts. Some of the historical highlights include a Sir John A. MacDonald engraving, Schafer painting, Parian Ware statue, Garden Entrance Chinese Vase, Steinway Baby Grand Piano, paintings, thimble collection, James Dunsmuir’s Seal and a Bust of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
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