Daily guided tours resume May 10 to September 5 (subject to change)

Experience the tranquility of the Hatley Park estate and enjoy a guided walking tour that will take you on a one-hour journey.

Our knowledgeable guides will share the history of the Indigenous lands, Dunsmuir family, Royal Roads Military College and Royal Roads University.

Unlike other museums you may have visited, Hatley Castle is a "living building" and is occupied by Royal Roads University administration offices, classes and events. Our guided tour experience includes access to the first floor of Hatley Castle. The tours are wheelchair accessible.

Please note: Access to Hatley Castle is only available with the guided tour. To protect the gardens, dogs are not permitted in the gated areas.

Tour rates plus GST

  • Adult (18–59) — $24.00
  • Senior (60+) — $20.00
  • Youth (6–17 years) — $15.00
  • Child (5 and under) — Free
  • Family (maximum 2 adults and 3 youth) — $74.00

Tour times (subject to change)

Monday – Friday: 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3 p.m., and 4:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Please check prior to visiting for cancellation updates.

Cancellation Tour dates & times:

  • August 8 - 4:15 p.m. tour cancelled.

Purchasing tickets

Please purchase tickets at the Hatley Castle retail store located inside the museum basement on the west side of Hatley Castle. Look out for the tour ticket signage which directs visitors to this entrance. 

Tickets are not sold in advance and will be processed on a first come first served basis. Ticket purchases will close five minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.