Hatley Park National Historic Site was originally an estate built by James and Laura Dunsmuir. James was the Lieutenant Governor of BC when he purchased the property in 1906. Famous architect, Samuel Maclure was commissioned to build a 40 room mansion in the Scottish baronial/Tudor Revival style which was popular during that period. They had many gardens built with the help of garden designers Franklin Brett and George T Hall. The property remained in the Dunsmuir family until 1937 when Laura passed away. After her death, the estate was sold to the Government of Canada in 1939. At the outbreak of World War II, it was planned that King Edward VI and his family would come to reside in the mansion; however, they decided to remain in England. In 1948, the property became the Royal Roads Military College. In 1995, the military college closed and in September of that year Royal Roads University opened. In the same year, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. It is a public, degree granting university; however, it is still the property of the Goverment of Canada, Department of National Defence. There are beautiful gardens, trails, buildings and a lot of history at this site and on the grounds. To enter the mansion, you may enter at the museum which is on the lower level. Public washrooms are in the museum. area. If you want to take a tour of the mansion, you may do so only on a scheduled tour and there are fees. There is no need to pay any fees except for parking to complete this virtual. Answer the following questions and send the answers by geocaching messaging to me. After you have sent the answers, log the cache. Do not include any photos of answers to these questions or I will regretfully delete your log. Virtual stage 1: 1. Charlie was a professional ______? 2. What was Charlie's gift? (name 2 of the 3) (Althought it does not state this on the sign, the Johnson's are Charlie and his wife Sue)Virtual Stage 2: What item is carved into the right lower bottom of the dedication plaque by the totem? Virtual Stage 3: The ancestral lands of the ______ and the _______. If the sign is not showing the names; send me what it is showing on the sign. Virtual Stage 4: 1. What are the stairs called? 2. Who could use the stairs? who could not use the stairs? Virtual Stage 5: mandatory photo; but you do not need to be in the photo. Use your gps, keys, item with your name on it, etc with the castle and Royal Roads Univesity showing in the photo. See sample Virtual Stage 6: 1. What naval ceremonies were held here? 2. What HMCS ______ ________ is listed under the photo? Virtual Stage 7: Where is the Ship's Bell now? Virtual Stage 8: 1. In the photo, James and Laura Dunsmuir are in which garden? 2. Who maintained the garden for 55 years? Virtual Stage 9: How many meters is/was the wall? Virtual Stage 10: 1. In the late 1800's, what was the farm called? 2. What did he tap? Virtual Stage 11: What were the ponds stocked with? I hope you have enjoyed this tour of Royal Roads and its history. This cache is wheelchair accessible if you can use non paved flat trails. It may require you to travel further in order to access trails and paved paths; but should be wheelchair accessible. Tours of Hatley Castle are available for a charge. As of July 22, 2019, the gardens are no longer charging an entrance fee; however, dogs are not allowed in the gardens. h4>Virtual Rewards 2.0 - 2019/2020
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between June 4, 2019 and June 4, 2020. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 2.0 on the Geocaching Blog.