The March Canadian Club of Victoria meeting will feature local author, Moira Dann. Moira will be speaking about Kathleen Dunsmuir, one very headstrong heiress.
Who was Kathleen Dunsmuir? She was a member of the wealthy Dunsmuir family, part of the second generation. Her grandparents were Robert and Joan Dunsmuir, who built Craigdarroch Castle. Her father was James Dunsmuir, one-time premier and Lieutenant-Governor of B.C., so Kathleen spent some of her growing-up time at Hatley Castle. She was an attentive, loving sister to her 10 siblings. She was a movie-star wannabe, who used her fortune to make it happen. She was a glamourous hostess in Victoria. She was a loving mother. She was a hands-on benefactor for soldiers in two wars, who met a sad end. Moira Dann, will unravel the conundrum that was Kathleen Dunsmuir.
Moira Dann is currently a master’s student in Public History at the University of Victoria, scheduled to graduate in spring 2027. Moira is President of the Board at Craigdarroch Castle. She wrote Craigdarroch Castle in 21 Treasures (published by Touchwood Editions), which received a BC Lieutenant-Governor’s award. Moira lives in James Bay here in Victoria, with her husband, Sam Bufalini, and their rescue dog, Cashew.
Friday, March 13th. 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM at the Hotel Grand Pacific in the Pender Island Ballroom
Deadline for registration is Monday, March 9th – noon
Tickets for this event are $55/person for members and $65/person for non-members.
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I hope to see you there.
Rob Shemilt
President
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