Casa Loma (Spanish for hill house) is a castle in midtown Toronto. That is now a museum and landmark. It was built by financier Sir Henry. The architect of the mansion was
E. J. Lennox,
who was responsible for the designs of several other city landmarks. With 98 rooms Casa Loma was the largest private residence in Canada. The house cost approximately $3.5 million and took a team of 300 workers three years(1911-1914) to build from start to finish. Unfortunately, due to the start of World War I, construction on the house was halted. Most of the third floor was left unfinished. During the depression that followed World War One, the City of Toronto increased Casa Loma's annual property taxes from $600 per year to $1,000 a month, and Pellatt, already experiencing financial difficulties, was forced to auction off $1.5 million in art and furnishings for only $250,000. Sir Henry was able to enjoy life in the house for less than ten years, leaving in 1923. Casa Loma was later operated for a short time as a luxury hotel.During the late 1920s Casa Loma was also a popular nightspot. In 1937 it was opened to the public for the first time as a tourist attraction .
Casa Loma affords views down the escarpment and Spadina Avenue into the heart of Toronto.
Price:
| Adults (18-59) | $18.19 | HST | $20.55 |
| Seniors (60+)/Youth (14 - 17) | $12.95 | HST | $14.63 |
| Children (4-13) | $10.02 | HST | $11.32 |
you can also can get free pass at public library.
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