Your Journey Awaits

Look, we're not gonna pretend a fort built in the 1800s runs itself. Every stone here's got a story, and honestly? We've spent years figuring out how to share 'em without boring folks to tears.

Chapter I: The Fortress Awaits

Spring rolls in and suddenly the whole place comes alive. We've got history buffs crawling through every corridor, and I can't blame 'em - there's something about seeing where soldiers actually stood guard back in 1847 that hits different than reading about it.

Fortress Tour

Guided Fortress Tours

Our guide Tom? Guy knows stuff that's not in any book. He'll show you the watchtower where they spotted incoming ships, the old armory (yeah, we found actual musket balls during renovation), and this secret passage that honestly still gives me chills.

  • Daily at 10am, 2pm, 5pm
  • About 90 minutes
  • Max 12 people per tour
Twilight Tours

Twilight Heritage Walk

This one's special - we only do it three nights a week 'cause it takes prep. We light the whole fort with lanterns (no electricity allowed), and you get to experience what it felt like back when this was an actual working fortress. Gets pretty atmospheric.

  • Wed, Fri, Sat evenings
  • Dress warm!
  • Mulled wine included

Chapter II: Feast Like You Mean It

Summer hits and our Medieval Hall becomes this crazy hub of activity. Chef Rodriguez runs the kitchen, and she's figured out how to make old-school recipes that don't taste like cardboard. Trust me, we tried the authentic 1800s stuff first - nobody wants that.

Medieval Banquet Nights

Every Saturday we go all out. Five courses, musicians playing period instruments (they're actually good), and servers dressed in proper medieval garb. It's theatrical but in a fun way, not cheesy.

Heritage Breakfast

Wake up to proper food served in the Officers' Quarters. We're talking fresh-baked bread, local eggs, salmon that came in this morning. Nothing fancy, just done right.

Afternoon Tea Service

The British knew what they were doing. We serve this in the Officers' Lounge every afternoon - proper tea, sandwiches, pastries from our baker who's maybe too good at his job.

Chapter III: Actually Relax

Autumn's when things get cozy. The spa's built into what used to be the old bathhouse (we upgraded everything, don't worry), and there's something about getting a massage in a room with three-foot-thick stone walls that just works.

Spa Wellness Center

Spa Services

  • Hot stone treatments (using actual fortress stones, heated properly)
  • Deep tissue massage - Maria's been with us 8 years
  • Aromatherapy sessions in the old garrison room
  • Couples treatments if that's your thing
  • Sauna and steam room access included

Chapter IV: The Underground

Winter's perfect for the wine cellar. We found this space during renovations - turns out they stored ammunition here back in the day. Now it's temperature-controlled and holds about 400 bottles from BC and beyond.

Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar Experiences

Sarah runs our tastings and she's picky as hell about what makes it onto the shelves. You'll try stuff you can't get anywhere else - she's got connections with winemakers across Vancouver Island.

Classic Tasting

Five wines, proper explanation of each, cheese pairings. Takes about an hour.

Private Sessions

Book the whole cellar for your group. Sarah'll customize the selection based on what you're into.

Vertical Tastings

Same wine, different years. For when you wanna get serious about it.

What Folks Are Saying

We don't write these ourselves, promise

Plan Your Visit

Most experiences need booking ahead - especially the twilight tours and wine tastings. We can only fit so many people at once, and honestly that's how we like it. Keeps things intimate.

Call us and we'll figure out what works for your schedule. Some folks come just for a weekend, others use us as a base to explore Victoria. Either way works.

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Quick Reference

Fortress Tours

Daily 10am, 2pm, 5pm | 90 min | Max 12 guests

Twilight Heritage Walk

Wed, Fri, Sat evenings | 2 hours | Dress warm

Medieval Banquet

Saturdays 7pm | 5 courses | Reservations required

Wine Cellar Tastings

Thu-Sun afternoons | 1 hour | Book 48hrs ahead

Spa Services

Daily 9am-8pm | Walk-ins if available

Afternoon Tea

Daily 2pm-4pm | Officers' Lounge | No booking needed