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CA RRU 025-002-1-1-101 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
This image shows the view to the castle from the lower pond. The fences separate pastureland from the manicured lawns closer to the house.

Interior, Hatley Park
CA RRU 025-002-1-1-100 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.
This image of a room inside Hatley Castle is likely the bedroom suite on the third floor of the central tower. Initially intended for James Dunsmuir Jr., this large suite was inhabited by Elinor Dunsmuir in the 1930s.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-102 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden and croquet lawn to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. The lawn is laid out for croquet.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-107 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The walled garden visible in the image was added as part of extensive development of the estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. The walled garden contained vegetable and fruit crops as well as the greenhouse complex. The view west from the castle tower shows how much land was cleared for pasture.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-109 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Neptune Steps and Fountain Court to the north of the castle were added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. This image is taken soon after completion because the lions are not yet at the bottom of the steps.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-110 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The stables and garages to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. The estate's laundry building is also visible on the left.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-111 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The dairy buildings to the west of the castle were added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. A covered walkway joined the milking barns to the bottling plant.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-113 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. The estate was further developed from 1912-1914 by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall. This included addition of a new entrance on Sooke Road that would bring the visitor down a winding, serpentine road to the main house. This view through the trees was the first glimpse the visitor had of the Dunsmuir's castle.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-115 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. The estate was further developed from 1912-1914 by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall. This included addition of a new entrance on Sooke Road that would bring the visitor down a winding, serpentine road to the main house. An extensive network of roads and trails were added to the estate.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-112 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910. The estate was further developed from 1912-1914 by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall. This included addition of a new entrance on Sooke Road that would bring the visitor down a winding, serpentine road to the main house. This view through the trees was the first glimpse the visitor had of the Dunsmuir's castle.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-114 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. The estate was further developed from 1912-1914 by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall. This included addition of a new entrance on Sooke Road that would bring the visitor down a winding, serpentine road to the main house. An extensive network of roads and trails were added to the estate.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-116 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-119 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The upper Japanese garden at Hatley Park was designed by Japanese landscape architect Isaburo Kashida. The garden was installed in 1909 and developed by Tadashi Noda from 1913-1927.

Hatley Castle, from west
CA RRU 025-002-1-1-117 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

Hatley Castle was designed by renowned British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure for James Dunsmuir. Using only the finest materials, builders, stonemasons and detail carpenters only took 18 months to construct the building from 1908 until 1910.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-120 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The upper Japanese garden at Hatley Park was designed by Japanese landscape architect Isaburo Kashida. The garden was installed in 1909 and developed by Tadashi Noda from 1913-1927. This view from the south shore of the pond shows weeping cherry trees, the floating wisteria arbour, and the castle.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-121 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. This image shows the lawns between the Italian garden, visible on the right, and the Japanese garden. White garden benches are positioned under the maple in this picture.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-122 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914. The pathway here on the north side of the garden clearly shows that it is raised in the centre to assist drainage.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-123 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.

Italian garden from south
CA RRU 025-002-1-1-127 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.

CA RRU 025-002-1-1-124 · Item · 1913-1937
Part of K. McCann

The Italian garden to the west of the castle was added as part of extensive development of the Hatley Park estate by Boston based landscape architects, Brett and Hall from 1912-1914.