Casa Loma
Step back in time at Casa Loma, Toronto’s urban castle. Completed in 1914, Casa Loma has a fascinating backstory and a unique view of Canada’s past.
Enjoy in-house museums, decadently preserved rooms, dining options and special events. Spend a day exploring the castle’s three floors, the stables outside and the manicured gardens surrounding the estate.
Explore at your own pace or take a tour, stopping at each museum exhibit. Discover secret passageways inside and take in the unmatched view of the Toronto skyline and the estate’s five acres of gardens.
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How to get to Casa Loma
Location: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
By transit: There are several convenient TTC public transit stops located near Casa Loma.
By car: Limited paid parking is available.
Know before you go
Save money on admission by purchasing a Toronto CityPass.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, children under three are admitted free. Strollers are not recommended due to stairs. Additionally, the elevators cannot accommodate strollers.
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Things to do at Casa Loma
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On-site dining
Casa Loma offers on-site dining at The Gardens of Casa Loma during the summer and the Liberty Caffé year round. For an upscale dining option, book a reservation at BlueBlood Steakhouse.
Casa Loma Gift Shop
Purchase a memento at the gift shop housed in an arched area originally designed as a bowling alley.
Concerts in the gardens
Witness Symphony in the Gardens held inside Casa Loma’s iconic Glass Pavilion during the summer months.
Escape room series
Book an interactive theatrical escape set throughout the castle. Choose from five unique games and work together with your group to solve puzzles, mysteries and escape the tower.
Haunted house
Immerse yourself in Legends of Horror, Casa Loma’s haunted mansion experience every October. Walk a two kilometre trail through the gardens, tunnels and the castle’s darkest spaces.
Celebrate the holidays
Enjoy a range of activities, performances, beautiful holiday décor and light displays during Christmas at the Castle and the Holiday Lights Tour.
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Interesting facts about Casa Loma
Casa Loma, Spanish for “Hill House,” has changed hands several times over its 100-year history.
Sir Henry Pellatt, founder of the Toronto Electric Light Company, originally had the decadent home built for himself. However, in 1924 Pellatt liquidated and vacated Casa Loma due to his company failing after the government took ownership of electricity service.
It became a luxury hotel for three years but didn't survive the Depression. The city of Toronto gained ownership in 1933, turning Casa Loma into the tourist attraction it is today.
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Last updated: July 16, 2025