Wentworth Villa was built in 1863 for Henry Bailey Ella, his wife Martha Cheney Ella and Mrs. Ann Blinkhorn. It's immaculate restoration took place over the course of several years and is the 2016 Winner of Outstanding Achievement Award for Heritage Conservation. It is listed in the register of Historic Canadian Places. Today it hosts a wonderful museum that celebrates the historic architectural homes and buildings of the Victoria region on Vancouver Island and hosts wonderful events that take advantage of the setting created through the exquisite restoration of the home.