Just a short stroll from Government House rises Craigdarroch Castle, a flamboyant Victorian-era mansion built in the 1890s by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. With its turrets, stained-glass windows, and grand woodwork, the castle feels like a step into another world, telling stories of wealth, ambition, and family drama. Today it’s open to the public, offering sweeping views of Victoria and an intimate glimpse of life in a bygone age—equal parts architectural gem and local legend.
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