Museums and history

From Coalmine to Castle (in person)

Craigdarroch Castle – National Historic Site16 min by bus · 1.7 km

✓ Fits your group

Cost

$8 a child

$128 for 16 children

Children (4-11) $8.00; Youth (12-17) $12.00. All prices are subject to change.

Ages & size

Grades 5 to 8

Capacity not published

Duration

1.5 hours

Year round

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Book by

Not published

Plan this trip

Fieldy handles all communication and booking for you.

What it actually looks like

Photos from Craigdarroch Castle – National Historic Site's website

Our note

Grade 5-8 straddles the Castle's two price bands, so a class can be billed partly at the child rate and partly at the youth rate; get the total quoted when you book.

What the children do

In-person program for Grade 5-8 students exploring the Castle's connections to coal mining and railway development in British Columbia, including a photo analysis activity. In-person programming is priced by age band: Children (4-11) $8.00, Youth (12-17) $12.00.

Move through the Castle with a guide hearing how the Dunsmuir coal and railway money built it, then work through a set of historical photographs, looking for detail and evidence.

Good to know

Buses can stop on Joan Crescent and lunch is outdoors on the veranda or lawn. Washroom access, capacity and booking notice are not published.

Washrooms

Needs confirmation

Lunch space

Lunch can be eaten on the Castle's covered veranda or South Lawn outside.

Rain backup

Needs confirmation

Strollers

Visitors are encouraged to leave personal possessions (coats, backpacks, and strollers) in their vehicle.

Wheelchair access

Unfortunately, the Castle is 87 stairs to the top with no elevator. However, accessibility tours and programs are available upon request.

Bus parking

School buses can park on Joan Crescent in front of the Castle while on school business.

Nearby park

Needs confirmation

Restrictions

No food or drink. No touching. No tripods. No selfie sticks. No large backpacks, suitcases, or strollers allowed. We can provide limited storage space for backpacks; however, we highly recommend leaving them on the bus.. Certified guide and service dogs are welcome in the Castle.

Getting there

1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5

On foot

23 min

By bus

16 min

includes a 9 min wait

Driving

7 min

The dark pin is Victoria.

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