Point Ellice House — Attraction in Victoria

My sister and I just finished a self guided tour of the location today. I was deeply impressed by the care and integrity with which it approaches its complex history. Rather than presenting a sanitized or one-dimensional view of the past, the museum thoughtfully acknowledges its colonial roots and actively engages with the harm caused by colonialism—not only to Indigenous peoples, but also to immigrants, women, and other marginalized groups.

The interpretive materials are clearly informed by inclusive research and a commitment to truth-telling. It was refreshing—and frankly, necessary—to see a historic site use its platform to reckon with the injustices woven into its story, rather than glossing over them. The museum doesn’t shy away from difficult topics; instead, it provides space for reflection, dialogue, and learning.

This museum sets a strong example for how historic sites can be both educational and responsible, making room for multiple voices and histories. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history told with honesty,...

Fantastic house and garden tour! The staff do an incredible job of providing the history of the house and gardens and you can just imagine what it was like to live in the home so many years ago. I highly recommend that tourists and locals visit. The tea unfortunately is not worth the time or money they charge. They do not serve the tea with linens there is no tablecloth and we are provided with paper napkins. The tea is not served with fine china it was served in coffee carafes and we were given coffee mugs to drink from. Sugar is not served in the sugar bowl with sugar cubes but rather you are provided with sugar wrapped in paper from Tim Hortons. The sandwiches and dainties are not served on a tiered serving tray but rather on a white plate all on one plate. You’re not told what the sandwiches and dainties are that are being served and are left to figure it out on your own. The ambiance is lacking in that there is no light music and you feel like the staff are listening to your table conversation. Sadly I do not recommend the...

This place is truly a hidden gym in the middle of the city or out skirts I guess LOL . We found this place by accident LOL was just before the Bay Street bridge heading in towards Esquimalt while in a traffic jam my wife looked over to the right and said here's a side street with a tourist place we've never gone to looking at the sign LOL so we turn down the side street ended up at Point Ellice House. This place is awesome . The house is been there forever the family that use to own many years is sold it to the province with all their things so going into this home and houses is like stepping back in time . It has trees that have been there about the length of time British Columbia is been around LOL the gardens are superb the people are friendly in fantastic very knowledgeable I've lived here for years and never even knew about...