No visit to Victoria this summer will be complete without a stop at Government House.

Government House can be reached via a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from downtown. Free parking is available onsite. Buses on Victoria Regional Transit routes 11 and 14 stop on Fort Street at Joan Crescent, three blocks from Government House.

One summer highlight is the free concerts. Government House’s Music on the Lawn is set to return for three nights in July! This free outdoor concert series has showcased a variety of genres over the years – from rock n’ roll to blues to disco to big band swing – for audiences of more than 2,000 people a night.

If the grandkids are in tow, this might do the trick: Download a free Scavenger Hunt map for a fun and educational way to explore this unique estate!

The Government House grounds are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. The grounds and gardens are free to visit.

Visitors are asked to familiarize themselves with the rules and policies:

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 as long as they are on leash.