Tag Archives: Hatley Park National Historic Site

Hatley Park – the bridge

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The Japanese stroll garden at Hatley Park was designed by Isaburo Kishida, a Ko-en (park) designer from Yokohama. Work on the garden began in 1909, with completion the following year. and now you know…

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Hatley Park – the lions

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The lions at Hatley Park – one roaring, one sleeping…

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Hatley Park – Japanese Gardens pond

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

The pond in the Japanese Gardens at Hatley Park National Historic Site

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Royal Roads – Hatley Castle

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Katherine

In 1906 James Dunsmuir commissioned Canadian architect Samuel Maclure to build a 40-room mansion on their estate “Hatley Park”. The building is 200 feet long and 86 feet wide; the turret is 82 feet high. Local stone, and sandstone from … Continue reading →

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Royal Roads – the museum

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Katherine

The museum underneath Hatley Castle at Royal Roads

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