This was our "Doors OPEN" event this past weekend.
It means local historic buildings..including homes are open to the public for a look-see...for free.
I wanted to check out a few century plus bed and breakfast places to get a feel for what's available... they are very Victorian in nature and HUGE...buildings...with a few stories attached to them. One was the old Butchart estate that has an inground pool inside the atrium...Rooms with bathrooms...no less...and truly a step back in time.. This family started the BC. "Butchart Gardens" in Victoria....long ago, and is still run by a family member! Take a peek...
It means local historic buildings..including homes are open to the public for a look-see...for free.
I wanted to check out a few century plus bed and breakfast places to get a feel for what's available... they are very Victorian in nature and HUGE...buildings...with a few stories attached to them. One was the old Butchart estate that has an inground pool inside the atrium...Rooms with bathrooms...no less...and truly a step back in time.. This family started the BC. "Butchart Gardens" in Victoria....long ago, and is still run by a family member! Take a peek...
The other B&B is the Highland Manor which was welcoming ,and located on top of the West Hill . This one has a luggage elevator!..
http://www.highlandmanor.ca/
B and I went to the Greenwood Mausoleum that houses some 150+ OS family names, dating back to the 1800's. The names are still current to the next generations!
http://www.highlandmanor.ca/
B and I went to the Greenwood Mausoleum that houses some 150+ OS family names, dating back to the 1800's. The names are still current to the next generations!
I was taken with the two large stained glass windows..at either end of the marble structure.
(It's all marble, floor to ceiling...)
Fun to explore your own village...as a visitor!!
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