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Casa Loma
"Our trip to Toronto"
Casa Loma (House on the Hill) is a great place to go and visit. Completed in 1914 for $3.5 million by Sir Henry Pellatt, it's a medieval style cast...
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Every city has its folly, but Toronto's has an unusually charming one. It's complete with Elizabethan-style chimneys, Rhineland turrets, secret passageways, an underground tunnel, and a mellifluous name: Casa Loma.Sir Henry Pellatt, who built it between 1911 and 1914, had a lifelong fascination with castles. He studied medieval palaces, and gathered materials and furnishings from around the world, bringing marble, glass, and paneling from Europe; teak from Asia; and oak and walnut from North America. He imported Scottish stonemasons to build the massive walls that surround the 2.5-hectare (6-acre) site.It's a fascinating place to explore. Wander through the majestic Great Hall, with its 18m-high (60-ft.) hammer-beam ceiling; the Oak Room, where three artisans took 3 years to fashion the paneling; and the Conservatory, with its elegant bronze doors, stained-glass dome, and pink-and-green marble. The castle encompasses battlements and a tower; Peacock Alley, designed after Windsor Castle; and a 1,800-bottle wine cellar. A 244m (800-ft.) tunnel runs to the stables, where the luxury of Spanish tile and mahogany surrounded the horses.I find it amusing to compare the Pellatts's private suites. Lady Mary's is overwhelmingly extravagant -- you could house a family of four in her bathroom, never mind the bedroom, sitting area, sunroom, and so on. Sir Henry's suite is surprisingly modest: It's relatively tiny, with the greatest extravagance being the 18-inch-diameter showerhead in the bathroom. It does make you wonder which one of them was the real driving force behind the building of the castle.The tour is self-guided; pick up an audiocassette, available in eight languages, upon arrival. From May to October, the gardens are open, too. There's also a Druxy's deli (part of a local chain) on-site, which is good to know, as there aren't many dining options nearby. Casa Loma hosts special events every March, July, and December. Casa Loma now has a short film on the amazing and tumultuous life of Sir Henry Pellatt, the castle's original owner. The film costs $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and youths and $2 for children Walk This Way--Several doors on the first story of Casa Loma open to a grand terrace that overlooks the gardens; most visitors step out, look at the gorgeous fountain and flowers below, and then proceed with the castle tour, which is truly a mistake. From the terrace, it's almost impossible to see the entrances to several winding paths that lead around the extensive grounds and command amazing views. Follow the grand staircase down, and enjoy a leisurely ramble. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Admission C$12 (US$9.60) adults, C$7.50 (US$6) seniors and children 14-17, C$6.75 (US$5.40) children 4-13, free for children 3 and underCredit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercard,amexDirections
Subway: Dupont, then walk 2 blocks north
Hours
Daily 9:30am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)
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