Casa Loma
Casa Loma is the only full sized castle in North America and Toronto's premier historic attraction

Casa Loma which means Hill House in Spanish, is an architectural marvel which was constructed by over 300 workers between 1911 and 1914.
Overlooking what is now Downtown Toronto, this European style castle was originally built for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellat and his wife. They only lived there for 10 years before financial troubles forced them to leave. After this Casa Loma operated briefly as a luxury hotel. By late in the 1920s it had become a popular night spot, however, in 1933 Casa Loma was taken over by the City of Toronto to pay for unpaid taxes due. At this time it was very run down and the City was considering demolition, however, it was saved and has since been undergoing years of restoration.
This popular landmark and museum, now operated by Liberty Entertainment Group, is one of Toronto's top attractions with over 400,000 visitors each year. Casa Loma is situated on 5 acres of land with lovely gardens meticulously maintained by full-time master gardeners, a wooded hillside carpeted with decorative grasses, beautiful wildflowers, ornate sculptures and fountains.
An 800 foot tunnel runs underground connecting the main castle with the carriage house and stables. While walking through the tunnel you will see the Toronto's Dark Side exhibit with large photographs on the walls that archive earlier times including Prohibition, The Great Depression, The Plague, The Great Toronto Fire and the city's first plane crash. Inside the carriage house you will find the Automotive Exhibit which features antique cars from the early 1900s.
If you get hungry during your visit, Casa Loma also has the newly opened Liberty Café and there is also a gift shop on site.
When visiting Casa Loma you should also consider visiting the outstanding Spadina House Museum located right next door. Operated by the city of Toronto, it too is well worth your time.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes; Castle admission includes multimedia audio guide and viewing of the Sir Henry Pellatt documentaryCasa Loma Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8, Canada
Phone: (416) 923-1171
Official Website: Casa Loma
Casa Loma Reviews
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A Perfect Year-Round Destination!
Casa Loma is stunning in every season! The summer gardens are vibrant, fall brings golden hues, and winter transforms the castle into a holiday wonderland. Spring blooms make the grounds magical again. Whether exploring its rich history or enjoying seasonal events, Casa Loma is a timeless Toronto gem. Highly recommend!
Mahya.D - a week ago
First stop on the Toronto trip. One of the furthest Museums away from the CN Tower that is surprisingly worth visiting.
Start the tour in the basement and definitely use the audio tour. The Audio tour helps you appreciate this experience a lot more. There is a cool video explanation of the history of the tower in the basement inside of the Swimming pool area. I highly recommend watching this short film. Roughly 10 min long. Again, this is important to make this experience worth it.
The rest of the castle is great. So many interesting details and spaces exist to evoke many different feelings and experience history differently.
Overall our tour (walk via the audio tour) took about 3 hours with photos being taken of course.
Visited in the dead of winter and the castle was still super fun! I recommend!
Eric E - 2 weeks ago
I visited this place in the summer and had a great experience overall. The interior of the castle is absolutely lavish and I felt it’s a perfect place for taking exquisite artistic portraits here. And there were many interesting old pieces to see. The observation deck at the top of the castle was my favorite spot, where you can overlook the whole downtown Toronto. You can imagine what a comfortable life the owner of the castle had when he lived here.
The downside is that the ticket and parking fee are relatively expensive, so I recommend Carpool, if you’re planning for a visit.
Christopher Dai - 3 weeks ago
The castle is absolutely gorgeous during Christmas! It is well decorated, and there are fun little performances as well (the aerialist and magician were amazing)! Don't forget to visit the tunnel in the basement that leads to the stables & Santa's village, plus there's a mini celebrity wax museum around there as well! There are also two towers accessed from the third floor that are totally worth the climb if you're able!
A quick note about the Christmas lights walk - it can be purchased as an add-on to the castle admission, which is an additional $25-30. As you're there, it's nice to see! But if you're purchasing the light walk alone without castle admission, it's $55 which I personally think is crazy expensive. I would recommend castle + light walk package or castle alone, definitely not $55 for just the lights walk.
Amz K - a month ago
A fantastic experience! The tickets are reasonably priced, and the castle is filled with stunning furniture, fascinating artifacts, and a beautiful museum inside—definitely worth visiting.
I also tried their Escape Room experience on a separate occasion, and it was amazing. The actors were incredible, and the immersive puzzles made it unforgettable.
Whether you’re into history or looking for unique entertainment, Casa Loma is a must-visit, highly recommended!
Roman Galatonov - a month ago
Directions
TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Yonge-University-Spadina | Dupont Station | 8-10 MInutes |
How to get to Casa Loma by TTC Subway
No bus needed. From Dupont Station walk 2 blocks north on Spadina Road to Davenport Road then follow the Baldwin stairs (110 steps) up the hill directly ahead of you.
If you prefer not to use the stairs you can proceed west on Davenport Road; right on Wallace Road and right again on Austin Terrace.
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Guest Suite Inside Casa Loma cc licensed photo by Steven V. Rose -
Lady Pellatt's Suite at Casa Loma cc licensed photo by Steven V. Rose -
Casa Loma Fountain and Grounds -
Underground Passage containing the Toronto's Dark Side exhibit -
Vintage 1910 Maxwell Model Q2 at the Casa Loma Automotive Exhibit -
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Photo Credit: Lucas T Photo - cc license via Flickr
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