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Giving to The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society is easy. As a registered charity, all donations are tax deductible according to the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. As one of the few museums in Canada which receives absolutely NO government funding, we count on our donors, members and admissions to support our important work. A gift to The Castle Society supports the ongoing preservation, restoration and curatorial process. Past restoration projects include the 12-year process of removing 5 layers of institutional paint from the ceiling in the drawing room, and the recent restoration of the exterior grounds and south lawn. Future plans include work to the exterior of the castle including water-sealing the 2nd floor veranda. With your help, we can protect and preserve this extraordinary piece of Canadadian heritage. Please email us for information on how to donate

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Join

Your membership does make a difference!

In 1995 work began on reclaiming the beautiful detailed ceiling in the drawing room here at Craigdarroch Castle. Through membership dues, monies generated from entrance fees, museum store sales and our donation boxes we were able to raise the money needed to complete this project. Over 12 summers a fine art restoration expert painstakingly removed 5 layers of white paint to reveal the full extent of the original detail.

Our most recent endeavor, the grounds landscape project, is now complete and was funded in the same manner as the ceiling. It will add to the length of a tour and provides those unable to climb the 87 stairs inside an opportunity to experience the Castle and its history from outside - something that was not easy to do before with the lack of paths. One of the highlights includes the reconstruction of the sandstone gates, located on the boulevard of Joan Crescent at Fort St. The placement of the gates provides visitors and residents with the experience of living on an estate the size of the Dunsmuir's.

The Society will also benefit financially from the grounds project. The opportunity to offer new programs and private rentals outside will broaden the means to generate money and help offset the instability in tourism we've been experiencing over the last few years.

As a member of the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society your dues will aid in the upkeep of this elegant home that, among other things, boasts one of the finest collections of residential stained glass in North America. Your support and participation would be greatly appreciated, as Craigdarroch Castle maintains its place as vital and relevant part of the Victoria Community.

Please review the membership information and send in your registration form today! Information Application

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Volunteer

Would you like to Volunteer?

Craigdarroch Castle has a dynamic volunteer program that sees a wide range of people sharing their time to provide visitors with the information and stories that make a visit to Craigdarroch a fun, family friendly experience. To find out more about becoming a volunteer please email or phone 250.592.5323 extension 32.

A very special THANK YOU! to all the generous local merchants who were gift sponsors for our 2010 volunteer recognition evening.

Plain Jane Boutique, Pink Sugar Cupcakery, Rheinland Bakery, Shepherd Books, Special Teas, Russell Books, Sizzling Tandoor , Victoria Bead Town Designs, Legends Comic Book Store, Old Vic Fish and Chips, Munro Books , Hallmark, BC Jade, Soda Shope/Sams Deli, Royal BC Museum:, Imax, Prince of Whales, Rics Grille, Nautical Nellies, Tooks on Cook, Days Inn

Read about the evening here...

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Jobs

Would you like to work here?

Please review the current job postings and follow the instructions for submitting your information.

Assistant Manager

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