Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor and the ceremonial home of all British Columbians. The grounds embrace 36 acres, including formal gardens and a rare Garry oak ecosystem. From May to September, the Cary Castle Mews Interpretive Centre and Tea Room offer visitors a unique place to explore the history of this National Historic Site and enjoy a cup of tea.
Hours:
Gardens: Open every day of the year from dawn to dusk, free of charge.
Cary Castle Mews Interpretive Centre and Tea Room: Open May through September.
2019 Public Tour Dates:
May 4, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
June 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
August 17, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
September 7, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
2019 Self-Guided Tour Dates:
July 4, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
July 11, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
July 18, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
Tours are one hour in length. Visit www.ltgov.bc.ca for more info.
Hours:
Gardens: Open every day of the year from dawn to dusk, free of charge.
Cary Castle Mews Interpretive Centre and Tea Room: Open May through September.
2019 Public Tour Dates:
May 4, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
June 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
August 17, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
September 7, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
2019 Self-Guided Tour Dates:
July 4, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
July 11, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
July 18, 2019, for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (prior to Music on the Lawn)
Tours are one hour in length. Visit www.ltgov.bc.ca for more info.