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Toronto can boast of having a castle in its own backyard--Casa Loma. It was the residence of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt in the early 1900's. Pellatt was a military officer knighted by King Edward VII and who made it to the Queens Own Rifles. He was also an industrialist and financier.
An audio guided tour took us through his palatial home where we glimpsed what life must have been like for this family in the early 20th century. A collection of military weapons really caught the attention of our ten year old grandson. He always seems to zero in on the soldier-stuff! My husband and he climbed to the tower to view the city. I stayed behind to cool myself in front of one of the fans placed strategically at the end of the hall, trying real hard not to seem a party-pooper.
Casa Loma is connected to a carriage garage and stables by an 800 foot tunnel. It was so much cooler down there! Outside, the grounds were manicured and flowers were everywhere. The castle sits on a five acre site.
Tour hours are from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (the last tour being at 4pm). Gardens are open from May through October. A small cafe and gift shop are located in the lower level. NOTE: This is not a tour recommended for kids under 10. Admission fee is $12 for adults; $7.50 for seniors; $7.50 for ages 14-17; $6.75 for children 4-13. **A self-gided audio tour in 8 languages is available for $2.00
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Casa Loma is Toronto's most prominent historic residence, bringing European elegance & high end living under one roof. Though it is nothing compared to any palace or castle in Europe, it is considered Toronto's prime estate. Casa Loma is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin TerracePhone: 416-923-1171Directions: Spadina and Davenport RoadsWebsite: www.casaloma.org
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Casa Loma is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens.
$12 for adults; $7.50 for seniors; $7.50 for ages 14-17;
$6.75 for children 4-13.
A self-gided audio tour in 8 languages is available for $2.00 Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin Terrace, TorontoPhone: 416-923-1171Directions: Spadina and Davenport RoadsWebsite: www.casaloma.org
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This 98-room Castle features unique architecture and beautifully decorated suites, high ceilings, rich wood carvings and marble. In Toronto's Majestic Castle CASA LOMA you will be able to discover secret passages and an 800-foot tunnel to luxurious stables. Stroll through five acres of the Estate Gardens in bloom from May through October. An eight language self-guided audio tour is included with admission. Open daily. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin TerracePhone: 1-416-923-1171Directions: Spadina and Davenport RoadsWebsite: www.casaloma.org
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Casa Loma is Toronto's most prominent historic residence, bringing European elegance & high end living under one roof. Though it is nothing compared to any palace or castle in Europe, it is considered Toronto's prime estate. Casa Loma is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens. I somewhat detest the lack of colours (looks like a medieval residence), the lack of natural light & the choice of design within the interior of the building, but I guess that is what Torontonians preferred back then.
The outdoor architecture & landscaping is very beautiful, and it is set in a hilly area (very rare in Toronto), so the setting is very magical. The garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the flowers and fountain. The terrace offers a panoramic view of the residence grounds. Casa Loma was designed by E.J. Lennox. The castle was built with 300 men in 3 years, costing over three and a half million dollars (in 1914).
Highlights within Casa Loma include:
i) Great Hall: This is the main point of the castle. Notice the carefully crafted sculptures.
ii) The Conservatory: The floor marble is Italian but the side panels are of Ontario marble. In winter, steam pipes keep the flowers healthy.
iii) Peacock Alley: This passageway was modelled after a passageway in Windsor Castle.
iv) Sir Henry's Study: On either sides of the fireplace are secret doors.
Casa Loma was the dream home of a Toronto financier, industrialist & military man...Sir. Henry Pallett. Though he was one of Toronto's elite, he died a poor man : (
Casa Loma is open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last admission : 4:00 p.m.)
Casa Loma is now operated by Kiwanis Club Toronto. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin TerracePhone: (416) 923 - 1171Directions: By TTC: Dupont station (Spadina- University line) and walk north two blocks on Spadina Ave. At this point, climb the Baldwin Steps (110 steps) at Spadina Ave. and Davenport Road or walking up the hill on the west side of the castle.Website: http://www.casaloma.org/
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Casa Loma translates to House on a Hill. It is more like a castle set on 5 acres of gardens. It was built in 1914 by Sir Henry Pellatt. He found his fortune developing hydroelectricity in Ontario.
Unfortunately for Sir Henry, Casa Loma was repossessed in the 1920's for unpaid debts. It is now owned by the City of Toronto.
You can tour the interior of Casa Loma and its 98 lavishly furnished rooms, secret passageways and turrets for about $12. Parking at the site is another $3/hr.
Casa Loma is open from 9am to 530pm daily Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin TerraceDirections: near the intersection of Davenport and Spadina, or the Dupont subway stationWebsite: http://www.casaloma.org/
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This is one of Canada's only castles and was build in the early 1900s by Sir Henry Pallett as a gift for his wife. The inside is fully decorated, except up in the tower. Unfortunatly, Sir Henry Pallet had run out of money not afford to decorate some of the rooms in the castle, and up in the tower area. But if you climb up there, on a twirling case of stairs you feel like a little like Rumpenzel and it's a gorgeous view of Toronto. There are 5-acre state gardens, an 800 foot tunnel, stables, and many beautifully decorated rooms, terrace, and gift shop. Self guided tours are offered in eight different languages.
The castle is open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Austin Terrace, TorontoWebsite: www.casaloma.org Other Contact: info@casaloma.org
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This beautiful Edwardian castle was the former home of Sir Henry and Lady Mary Pellatt. He engaged the architect E>J> Lennox to build him a castle which had influences of English, Scottish and German castles that Sir Henry had seen on his travels. It took 3 years to complete and cost $3,500,000 at the time. He let E.J. Lennox build a beautiful mansion just across the road from Casa Loma with the left over materials. Leave a Comment Directions: Off Davenport Road
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Sir Henry Pellatt, the dreamer behind Toronto's famous landmark, Casa Loma, was born in Kingston, Ontario on January 6, 1859 to British parents. Ambitious from his youth, Sir Henry left his studies at Upper Canada College when he was seventeen to pursue a career in commerce in the family business. By the age of 23 he became a full partner in his father's stock brokerage firm, from that time on known as Pellatt and Pellatt. That year was also marked by his marriage to Mary Dodgeson, whom he met when he was twenty. Leave a Comment
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As part of the VT walking tour on Saturday, a small group of us visited Casa Loma, Sir Henry Pellatt's dream castle set atop a hill with a gorgeous view of Toronto. It took 3 years and $3.5 million to build the castle, even then it wasn't entirely finished, the swimming pool remains in it's unfinished state. In the end, Sir Henry auctioned off Casa Loma when faced with a tax bill he couldn't pay. Leave a Comment
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