March 24, 2011

Hatley Castle

Victoria, BC; Canada
Parking: metered lot

Hatley Castle, the original home of Robert Dunsmuir, is part of Royal Roads University in Colwood, just 20 minutes west of Victoria.  There are four guided tours offered in the castle when school is not in session.  The Hatley Gardens, comprised of Italian Gardens, Japanese Gardens, and Walled Gardens, are open year round. 


Interior of Hatley Castle

Interior of Hatley Castle

Interior of Hatley Castle

Hatley Castle from the Italian Gardens

Hatley Castle from the Italian Gardens

Italian Gardens

Italian Gardens

Peacocks freely roam the gardens

Peahens freely roam the gardens

The Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Gardens

1 comment:

Jake McMillan said...

This looks like a very lovely and beautiful castle