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Michael
Muir, one of Sooke's early settlers built Burnside House for his family
around 1865 to 1870. It is a fine Georgian-style farm house overlooking
Sooke Harbour. It has a hip roof and a separate kitchen with the same
roof style, which is typical of the region during that period. The house
rests on a rock and cedar post foundation and is clad with cedar drop
siding. Interior walls were wallpapered with cheese cloth backing. Several
of the original large 12-light sash windows are still intact, along with
two of the five original fireplaces.
Historic Burnside House is the oldest inhabited home as well as the longest established bed and breakfast in Sooke. Burnside House was awarded the Hallmark Society "Merit of Excellence" for restoration in 1989. Most rooms still host era furniture and wallpapering. It has been lovingly restored to offer comfortable accommodation for a stay in Sooke, British Columbia. |