Type: Museum

This was the former estate of Sir Henry Pellatt, prominent Toronto financier, industrialist, and military man, who engaged architect E.J. Lennox to build a “medieval” castle on the hill overlooking Toronto in 1911. It now houses historical exhibits and hosts numerous community events.

Programming:

Conservation/Preservation:

Architecture

Preservation of the castle provides visitors with access to fully decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, and stables.

Public Programming:

Events

Various seasonal events (e.g., Free Garden Access Days, documentary film screenings concerning the history of Toronto and Casa Loma). Calendar available on website.

Online

Virtual tours of the castle and grounds available on website, self-guided multimedia tours are available on site. 

Volunteer/Internship/Placement Opportunities:

Contact administration for more information concerning employment or volunteer opportunities.

Address & Contact Information:

1 Austin Terrace 
Toronto, Ontario 
M5R 1X8

Phone: (647)725-1822
Email: info@casaloma.org
Website: http://www.casaloma.org

Hours of Operation:

Daily 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day.

Key Words: architecture, landscape