An amateur movie was filmed at Hatley Park in 1938 to help market the property after Laura Dunsmuir died. A digitized copy of the film is available online from the archives.
Much of the enduring design of the Japanese garden at Hatley Park is thanks to the work of two gardeners: Isaburo Kishida and Tadashi Noda. Who were these men?
Forgotten Labour Series: Highlighting a few of the hidden narratives that tie into war times and some of the projects that push us to think about our shared histories.
The two large houses within the garden walls were built in early 1941 and were among the first new structures to be built when the navy moved in to Hatley Park.
Fifty years ago, Royal Roads Military College was full of the Christmas spirit. With exams almost done, the campus was alive with the promise of a two week break from rigorous college routines.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony at Royal Roads University will take place on Friday at 10:40 a.m. in the Italian garden and is a respectful reminder of our military heritage.
The archives at Royal Roads has a rich collection of photographs from the Dunsmuir family, the military college era and the university. Photos often help uncover unexpected information and stories.
