Casa Loma, meaning "House on the Hill",Casa Loma continues to be one of Toronto, Ontario tourist attraction place, with more than 350,000 tourist visit annually.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.Casa Loma is owned by the City of Toronto and has been operated by the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma since 1937.
History of Casa Loma
Casa Loma is the former estate of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, a prominent Toronto Financiar, Industrialist and Military man. Sir Henry engaged the architect E.J. Lennox to help him realise a life-long dream - the creation of a "medieval" castle on the brow of a hill overlooking Toronto. Begun in 1911, it took 300 men nearly 3 years to complete, and cost $3,500,000 at that time.Sir Henry enjoyed Casa Loma for less than ten years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his castle home.
Highlights within Casa Loma include:
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
Admission Fees
Adults (18 - 59) $ 20.55
Seniors (60 +) $ 14.63
Youth (14 - 17) $ 14.63
Children (4- 13) $ 11.32
(Include all taxes)
Parking Rates
Per Hour charge $3/hr
Max cahrge $8
Hours
Casa Loma is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 Pm ( Last entry at 4 pm).
Casa Loma closes at 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve.
Casa Loma closed on Christmas day.
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