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The house of Victorian coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir in Victoria, British Columbia. He had it built expressly to entice his Scottish bride to move to Canada, but he died before it was completed. The castle is much bigger than it looks in this photo. This is a must-see if you ever go to Victoria; the scale and opulence of the place are stunning. Mahogany for days!

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Craigdarroch Castle reminded me a lot of Hearst Castle, in California. Mostly because they are both “castles” on the outside and adorned mansions with collections of antiques on the inside. It was 3 stories and…

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""Craigdarrock," the Residence of Mrs. Robert Dunsmuir, Victoria, British Columbia." Post Card. Published by T. N. Hibben & Co., Victoria, British Columbia No. 154e. Craigdarroch Castle for Joan and Robert Dunsmuir, 1050 Joan Crescent, Rockland, Victoria, BC. Built 1885-90; extant. Architect: Smith and Williams, Portland. Residence of Robert Dunsmuir's widow, Joan Olive, 1890-1908. Afterwards, the 27-acres of landscaped grounds was subdivided by the family. Became a convalescent home for…

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