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Vancouver Island - Historic sites

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Things to Do: Historic sites

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Stately castle once belonging to Joan Dunsmuir.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Mysterious site; Castle
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Hatley Park is one of Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Sites.    It is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, about 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, and is open year...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Mysterious site; Castle
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Government House, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 82 attractions in Victoria

This house once belonged to the Queen's representative in Canada and features some small, pleasant gardens.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic home; Historic site; Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Restored mansion and schoolhouse constructed in the mid-19th century.

Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building
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Fort Rodd Hill, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Concrete fort and underground magazines built over a century ago.

Attraction type: Historic site; Lighthouse
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Fisgard Lighthouse, Victoria
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 82 attractions in Victoria

This historic lighthouse (circa 1860) guides mariners to Royal Roads anchorage, Esquimalt Harbour and its naval base, and points the way to Victoria harbour.

Attraction type: Historic site; Lighthouse
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 5 attractions in Duncan

A depiction of traditional native way of life through various exhibits and performances.

Attraction type: Historic village
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Old Town, Victoria
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 82 attractions in Victoria

This historic part of town, once the center of Victoria's shipping and fur trading businesses, is now filled with important landmarks and specialty shops offering British, Scottish and Irish imports.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighbourhood
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Wharf Street, Victoria
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #49 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Seaside street lined with shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Attraction type: Street; Historic walking area
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Old Burying Ground, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 82 attractions in Victoria

An old cemetery supposedly haunted by the ghost of the murdered Doris Gravlin.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Mysterious site
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Helmcken House, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #60 of 82 attractions in Victoria
Attraction type: Historic home
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Emily Carr House, Victoria

House belonging to famous Canadian painter Emily Carr.

Attraction type: Historic home; Landmark/point of interest
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Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria

A Victorian-style cemetery containing the earthly remains of Vancouver's most prominent families.

Attraction type: Mysterious site; Cemetery
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Fort Street, Victoria

Street lined with antique shops, restored old houses and lots of cafes.

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Hatley Park is Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Site.   At the centre is a magnificent castle built in 1908 by former British Columbia Premier and coal baron, James Dunsmuir. This...

Attraction type: Castle; Historic site; Garden
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