This mansion in Victoria was completed in 1890. It was built by Robert Dunsmuir, the richest man in British Columbia. Dunsmuir, a coal baron who began his career as a coal miner, died before the castle was completed. It was occupied by his wife and other family members until 1908.
Craigdarroch Castle is stunning, with spectacular oak paneling and some of the most beautiful stained glass I’ve ever seen. If you’re day tripping from the Olympic Peninsula or making a longer trek to Victoria it’s well worth a visit. This time of year it’s decorated as if for a Victorian era Christmas and it’s lovely.
So charming. It must have been wonderful to spend the holidays in such splendor. Thanks for sharing.
You have been posting some wonderful collages lately. We both saw some stunning historical sites lately. I enjoyed our American Swedish Insitute visit yesterday but the furnishings are not quite as stunning as this one you visited.
The building looks fabulous!