Casa Loma Tours

Casa Loma which includes a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture
This romantic hilltop mansion is a true Toronto landmark with a classic interior that you may recognize from several blockbuster movies.

Visit Casa Loma (House on the Hill) to see where scenes from Chicago, Cocktail and X-Men were filmed. The castle, with its elegant rooms, hidden passages and perennial gardens, is worth a visit even if you are not a Hollywood film fan. Most Toronto visitors wonder what lies behind its stone walls on the hill as a result this is one of the most visited attractions in Toronto.

Start your visit with the Pellatt Newsreel, a short movie about Sir Henry Pellatt, the visionary founder of Casa Lomo. Pellatt made his fortune at a young age with investments in railways and utilities. He was a financier of the Toronto Electric Light Company in 1883 and was involved in a hydroelectricity generating plant at Niagara Falls at the turn of the 20th century. In 1914, Pellatt realized his dream of a Gothic-style residence. It became an official tourist attraction in the late 1930s.

See how the well-traveled Canadian modeled his home after European castles and decorated it with foreign furniture. Take the complimentary self-guided audio tour and discover some of the 98 rooms spread over three floors. Among these is the conservatory with a marble floor and steam pipes to keep flowers warm in colder weather. On the second floor is Sir Henry Pellatt’s Suite, with a hidden compartment behind the fireplace.

From the lower level, follow the 800-foot (244-meter) tunnel leading to the stables and the Hunting Lodge.  Stroll through the expansive Estate Gardens, which are accessible only from May to October.

Enjoy Ghost Tracking, dining and dancing and the Summer Music Series with local musicians, among other regular events.

The hilltop mansion is a 10-minute drive from downtown Toronto. There are separate fees for entry and parking. Alternatively, catch the Metro to Dupont Station and walk 10 minutes to reach the building.

Casa Loma is open daily until late afternoon. The mansion closes early on December 24 and all day December 25. Check the official website for event times and prices.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 30, 2019

Very interesting, Christmas entertainment and lights were definitely worth going for. Great views from top of the tower! Make sure you print any discount coupons (if you can) as they wouldn't accept ours on our phone.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2019

They ran out of English audio tour machines. Was interesting self guided experience. Need to get their air conditioning looked at.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 3, 2019

If you are going in the summer, check out their events. We were able to go in the evening because the symphony was playing and had full access to the grounds, with paid admission of course.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jul 7, 2019

Casa Loma itself is stunning. The day we went was HOT and CROWDED.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 14, 2019

Go early before the crowds arrive. We went on a Friday morning and got there just as it opened. Crowds arrived about an hour later. Lots to see and worth the visit!

5/5 - Excellent

LISA
Jun 13, 2019

A MUST SEE!! The "castle" is amazing!! And Tuesdays during the summer are evening hours, offering a bonus to visitors ... Concerts in the Garden with the Toronto Symphony!! Including table service offering an array of food & drink ... Like a DREAM!! Truly a highlight of our visit to Toronto. We are already planning our return this summer

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