Hatley Castle was built by James Dunsmuir, a 19th century coal baron and prominent politician. The Dunsmuir family established extensive formal gardens, filled with exotic species, and framed by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest rainforest. The castle now now provides a spectacular setting for Royal Roads University. .

Each year Hatley Castle & the Royal Roads grounds are the site of "Rootsfest" a music festival, as well as the Flower & Garden Show.

	Royal Roads Hatley Castle was built by James Dunsmuir, a 19th century coal baron and prominent politician. The Dunsmuir family established extensive formal gardens, filled with exotic species, and framed by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest rainforest. The castle now now provides a spectacular setting for Royal Roads University. . Each year Hatley Castle & the Royal Roads grounds are the site of "Rootsfest" a music festival, as well as the Flower & Garden Show.