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Trefl Puzzles - Educational Games

Since 1985, Trefl has been trying to do its best to satisfy the tastes and expectations of puzzle lovers. Trefl is currently offering puzzles which:

• consists of pieces of different size and number

• are characterised by an attractive design and are based on popular licenses

• are available in a wide range of themes for the youngest customers

• include interesting collections for adultsare of high quality

• are made of environment-friendly materials

About Hatley Park, British Columbia, Canada

Prior to European settlement, the area was used by the Coast Salish inhabitants as a source for food (berries and camas bulbs) and clothing (cedar bark). Settlers farmed this site until the early 1900s, when it was transformed into an elegant Edwardian estate.

In 1906, B.C.'s Lieutenant Governor, James Dunsmuir who was of Scottish ancestry, purchased the property and commissioned renowned Canadian architect Samuel Maclure to build a 40-room home in the Scottish baronial style, a Gothic revival style popular in the Edwardian period. The Dunsmuirs also created many beautiful formal gardens using the services of renowned American garden designers Brett and Hall. They named their estate "Hatley Park" in the tradition of the grand European private estates. The castle became a landmark and was home to the Dunsmuir family until the estate was sold to the Government of Canada. During five days in June 1939 “Maynard & Sons” conducted an auction of 927 lots that was open to the public.   In 2008, Hatley Castle celebrated its 100th anniversary since completion.

A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque reads: Hatley Park. This superb example of an Edwardian park was laid out for James and Laura Dunsmuir in the early 20th century. At its centre stands a Tudor Revival mansion, whose picturesque design is enhanced by a rich array of decoration and fine craftmanship. The grounds, featuring a variety of native and exotic vegetation, unforld from formal gardens to recreational spaces, farmlands and forests. Acquired by the Canadian armed forces in 1940, Hatley Park evolved to meet the needs of Royal Roads Military College in a manner that has preserved its essential Edwardian character.