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Public guided tour

Government House (Lieutenant Governor of BC)distance not known
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A photograph of Government House on its Victoria estate (described from the image's file name and its use as the site's Open Graph image for Government House; the page publishes no alt text).
Cost
Free
no cost at all
Ages & size
Ages not published
Capacity not published
Duration
Length not published
Year round
Sat
Book by
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Book online · https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/government-house-49152051653
Fieldy handles all communication and booking for you.

What it actually looks like

Photos from Government House (Lieutenant Governor of BC)'s website
Our note
Free, but tickets are released to individuals rather than groups, so this is not a way to get a class in - use the private group tour form for that. The Saturday timing suits a family recommendation more than a weekday outing.

What the children do

Government House is open to the public via free guided tours covering history, points of interest, and art and architecture. Space is limited and visitors must register in advance through the Government House Eventbrite page, up to two weeks ahead. As of the September 2026 reading, the page says there were limited dates in August because of events at Government House and that there will be regular Saturday tours in September. The site notes that public tours are limited to individual registrants, so a group leader would use the private group tour route instead. Tours include stairs, walking and standing in place, with minimal seating; there is no access to elevators, but a ramp is available for wheelchairs and walkers.

Follow a guide through the residence's public rooms on foot, standing to look at the art, the architecture and the objects the guide points out.

Good to know

Free and pre-registered through Eventbrite, on Saturdays, with stairs, standing and minimal seating. Tour length, minimum age and washroom or lunch arrangements are not published.

Washrooms
Needs confirmation
Lunch space
If you would like refreshments, we invite you to visit the Cary Castle Mews Tea House located on the Government House grounds, open May through September.
Rain backup
Needs confirmation
Strollers
Needs confirmation
Wheelchair access
Public tours include stairs, walking, and standing in place. There is minimal seating available. There is no access to elevators but a ramp is available for wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
Bus parking
There is ample free parking in the Lower Lot (located at the Cary Castle Mews) and in front of Government House. Please note parking is no longer available near the Bandshell in order to protect the root systems of nearby trees.
Nearby park
Needs confirmation
Restrictions
Government House does not take bookings for space usage. Formal ceremonies, such as weddings or celebrations of life, are not permitted to take place on site.. Government House does not permit the importation and use of outside furniture; this includes barbeques and propane fire pits. The only exceptions are for portable/collapsible chairs that are not affixed to the ground or structure.. Bicycles are not permitted for riding on walking paths or lawns.. Any amplified sound and/or other noise that may disturb or impede the enjoyment of visiting patrons or neighbours is not permitted.. Dogs are welcome and must be on leash.. Highly poisonous death cap mushrooms may be found on the property. Use caution with children and pets, and please do not touch or pick any mushrooms on the grounds, for safety.. In accordance to Clean Air Bylaw No. 3962 it is prohibited to burn or vape any substances, including cannabis, on the public grounds of Government House.. No organization may sell tickets or access to a private group tour.

Details checked on 2026-09-03 against the venue’s own pages. Something wrong? , it takes one tap. · Venue page