The Land Conservancy will hand Craigflower Manor and Craigflower Schoolhouse back to the province this year.

The province owns the properties but TLC has operated the facilities since May 1, 2003. The manor is in View Royal and the schoolhouse in Saanich.

The province was contributing $80,000 each year toward upkeep and maintenance of the sites, but TLC was spending donor dollars into the sites as well.

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Instead of putting donor money into the provincially-owned sites, Craighead said TLC will use the money to invest in projects expected to generate money and to help pay off debts.

Craighead said TLC also plans to plans to partner with the Capital Regional District on more projects.

Craighead suggests the sites become community venues for events and functions instead of museums where most areas are roped off.