Why to visit Casa Loma
Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace) was erected in 1911 as a private mansion for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, and is now a historical museum as well as a renowned tourist attraction and filming location for movies and television.
Visitors can take their time exploring Casa Loma's many magnificent rooms. Walk around the grand hall, browse the 10,000 books in the library on the ground floor, or take a look at the second-floor beautiful suites. Climb the many tiny staircases to the top of the gothic towers (which have entrances on the third floor) and take in the breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline.
Interesting facts to know about Casa Loma
• Learning intriguing things about Casa Loma is part of the overall experience, in addition to its stunning towers and classically-styled chambers.
• The castle features 98 rooms, including a bathroom with a full-body shower, which was innovative at the time it was built.
• Casa Loma was built by Henry Pellatt, who was inspired by European castles and hired actual stonemasons from Scotland and 400 tradesmen. The entire structure took three years to complete.
• Casa Loma became a hotel and nightclub when the Pellatts left, and it became popular among wealthy Americans eager to imbibe alcohol legally during the Prohibition Era.
• Casa Loma had a sonar research and construction facility hidden in its stables during WWII.
• Suites at Casa Loma were created to host visiting royals from around the world.
How to get there?
• By Bus - Take the Davenport 127 bus from Spadina Station to Davenport and Spadina, where visitors can ascend the Baldwin steps to the castle, or continue on to Davenport and Walmer to hike up the hill on the west side of Casa Loma.
• By Car - Take the 401 East to the Allen Expressway, then head south on Eglinton Avenue West. Turn right on Spadina from Eglinton. Spadina should be followed until Casa Loma is reached.
