Hatley Park is found in the Greater Victoria area and provides one of the largest historic sites in the entire country. This park is home to a castle from 1908, which was owned by British Columbia premier James Dunsmuir. If you're new to the area and you want to see and experience some of the rich history, this park is a great place for a day trip.
The park covers 565 acres and is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Just a short drive from downtown Victoria will land you at the park. Once you arrive, you can tour Hatley Castle, enjoy the museum, stroll through the Japanese Garden, visit the Rose Garden, enjoy the Italian Garden and so much more.
Visitor Programs
Visitors to Hatley Park can enjoy one of many visitor programs throughout the year. Garden workshops, seasonal events and more are provided for residents of the area. Whether you want to learn more about the park or participate in one of the events, you're sure to have a great time at the park.
The park is the centre for gatherings including:
- Weddings
- Meetings
- Retreats
- Conferences
- Team Building Events
- Filming
- And Many More!
The Hatley Castle 8k race is held every year in February at the park and many other events are found here throughout the area.
Come to the park, which is located on Island Highway and enjoy the elegant rock walls of the estate, along with the many other historic areas of the park. Bring the entire family and spend the day discovering something new.
The Hatley Garden Self Exploration tour is provided daily from 10am to 4pm. You can take the guided walking tours of the estate by reservation only. These tours are available for groups of ten or more. The shoulder season was started on October 1st and will remain open till April 15th.
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