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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.

Bedroom inside Hatley Castle. Note man reflected in dresser mirror.

Bedroom inside Hatley Castle. Possibly Laura's bedroom or 3rd floor centre room, used by Elinor in the 1930s

Sarah Byrd 'Byrdie' Dunsmuir married Guy Audain, October 29, 1901. Photo is taken at the Dunsmuir family home, Burleith. L-R back: Maye; Sarah 'Byrdie'; Bessie; Marion; Elinor. Front: Muriel; Kathleen

castle from north east under construction with stonemasons in front. Walls are mostly built and wood framing for roof is in place. 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 construction was overseen by contractor, Thomas Catterall.

Castle hallway from west end. Chairs placed outside office and lounge, fireplace on right, an elevator, installed for Laura Dunsmuir in later years, is visible at far end of hall

castle library fireplace with bookcase on left side. Ornate clock and candelabras on mantle and all items have lot tags ready for auction.

castle library showing east wall with bookshelves and a portrait painting (possibly Dola Dunsmuir or Marion Bromley) with writing desk on right and chairs gathered in the centre ready for auction

castle library, showing south east corner with bookshelves and a writing desk. A lamp is lit on the desk and all items have lot tags attached ready for auction.

The greenhouse and conservatory were constructed and installed by the Lord and Burnham Company and they later used the estate installation in their promotional material. The glass house complex had a full time manager and required 60 tons of coal and 200 cords of wood per year to heat. The ornate conservatory pictured had a central dome of about 30 ft square, with two side galleries, each 60 ft long. Flowers were grown inside that were intended for display in the castle and in later years it was also used for food production. According to a former gardener, interviewed in the 1950s, Laura Dunsmuir said that the conservatory was an extravagance in a private garden and that it should be in a public park.

dining room from south east corner, showing fireplace and with tale and 6 chairs arranged on north side of table

Dining room set with a small table in centre of room. Four chairs surround table and fresh cut flowers are the centrepiece

dining room with 8 chairs arranged in front of dining room fireplace. A clock and vases are on mantle and drinking glasses can be seen in the built-in cabinets

Drawing room from north east doorway, arranged for living. Floral couch in centre of room, bearskin rugs in front of fire places. Fresh cut flowers in various vases and other greenery. A large floral arrangement is in the fernery at the west end fireplace

drawing room with chairs arranged at east fireplace. A foot stool is centred in front of the fire. Some items have lot tags ready for auction.

drawing room with chairs arranged at east fireplace. Cut calla lilies are in a vase by the door and large floral arrangements are either side of the fireplace.

drawing room with chairs arranged at west fireplace. Several foot stools are on display and all items are tagged ready for auction

drawing room with sofas gathered in centre, from east looking to west end fireplace