Victoria BC Tourism

Lesson 3: Attractions

Esquimalt

Point Ellice House
2616 Pleasant Street
Located not far from the Inner Harbour is this lovely heritage home. Gold Rush Magistrate and Commissioner Peter O'Reilly once owned this 19th century residence. Stroll the magnificent gardens and have Afternoon Tea. Although this house is accessible by car, getting there by Harbour Ferry in front of the Empress Hotel is a pleasant alternative.

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Naval and Military Museum of B.C.
Admirals Road
This museum shows the history of this Royal Canadian Navy Base from its beginning as a coastal defense unit up to modern times. Some of the exhibits include West Coast Defense, the history of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Women's Army & Navy Corps plus thousands of pictures and archived documents relating to the Canadian Navy.

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Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse
Craigflower Road (Old Island Highway 1A) & Admirals Road
This was originally a Hudson's Bay Company farm and was one of the first ones established on Vancouver Island circa mid-1800s. Kenneth McKenzie oversaw the construction of this settlement. The manor house is still standing and inside is exhibits and personal effects of the McKenzie family. Across a bridge is the original schoolhouse. The newest exhibit is an operating blacksmith shop with a hand forge. Live demonstrations are given only on certain days.

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Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
429 Lampson St, at the Olde English Inn
This is replica of the thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway was born. She was the wife of William Shakespeare. The cottage contains antiques from the 16th and 17th century. At this same site, is an authentic English Village where visitors can browse through the Olde Curiosity Shoppe and stop off for a pint at the pub.

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