Hotels near Casa Loma
Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, Canada
Casa Loma is North America's only authentic Gothic Revival castle - built 1911-1914 by Toronto financier Sir Henry Pellatt at a cost of 3.5 million Canadian dollars (an extraordinary sum for the era). The 98-room mansion includes the Great Hall (15-metre ceiling), an 800-foot underground tunnel to the carriage house, a private bowling alley, an indoor swimming pool, and the largest residential pipe organ in Canada. Pellatt lost his fortune in 1923; the city took ownership in 1933.
The 2-hour self-guided tour covers all major rooms with audio commentary (free with admission). The gardens (5 acres) are accessible May-October only. The castle hosts seasonal events including a Halloween Haunt (October), Christmas at Casa Loma, and the Symphony in the Gardens summer series. Admission 32 CAD adult; family pass 110 CAD. Open daily 09:30-17:00.
Pro Tip: Visit during May-October to walk the underground tunnel from the castle to the carriage house - the most atmospheric section. The Halloween Haunt night experience in October (separate ticket 50 CAD) is the most popular Toronto Halloween attraction.
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