Is Casa Loma a real castle?

Casa Loma (Toronto, Ontario) This historical gem is Toronto’s only castle! Built by Sir Henry Pellatt in 1911, it took about 300 workers over three years to complete at a cost of $3.5 million.

Why is Casa Loma famous?

Casa Loma stood as a monument to its creator – it surpassed any private home in North America. With soaring battlements and secret passageways, it paid homage to the castles and knights of days gone by. To this day it remains one of the only true castles in North America.

Is Casa Loma the only castle in Canada?

Canada is not known to have been home to Royalty. But thanks to Sir Henry Pellatt, Toronto has a castle that is now a tour destination. Tucked on a hillside a few blocks north as you exit Dupont Subway station is Casa Loma,Toronto’s only castle.

Can you walk around Casa Loma for free?

You cannot gain entry to the gardens without first paying for entrance to the building itself. Short of a fire or other major emergency the gates to the gardens are always padlocked. The gardens are part of Casa Loma and they are not going to permit free entry into the building just so people can walk into the gardens.

Where is the Casa Loma Castle in Toronto?

The castle located in midtown Toronto, is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark. Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens.

How much did it cost to build Casa Loma?

Visit Canada’s Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor. Completed in 1914, it took 300 men nearly three years to complete the almost 200,000 square foot castle at a cost of $3,500,000 (at the time). Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues.

Is the garden at Casa Loma open to the public?

Welcome to The Gardens at Casa Loma. Offering guests an opportunity to enjoy a casual meal al fresco in the center of Casa Loma’s award-winning gardens with surrounded by spectacular views of the city skyline and the majestic castle. Includes free access to Casa Loma’s stunning estate gardens for Toronto’s best patio experience.

What kind of walls are in Casa Loma?

Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens. Lady Pellatt’s Suite: The walls are painted in Lady Pellatt’s favourite colour: Wedgwood blue. Sir Henry Pellatt’s Suite: The walls are mahogany and walnut.