Casa Loma Tickets
Casa Loma Tickets
Pre book your Casa Loma Tickets online and enjoy fast track confirmation and excellent services. Casa Loma tickets give access to Sir Henry Pellatt documentary, the Backstage Celebrity Gallery, Hollywood Film Gallery, Antique car display, an optional audio guide and wheelchairs if required.
Booking your Casa Loma Tickets online makes your planning truly convenient and easy. You can book your tickets in advance and get instant confirmation sitting at home. Purchasing your tickets online also has many benefits including excellent deals and discounts offers which you can avail and save money on your trip as well.
With the Casa Loma Tickets you get to explore the elegant rooms on all the three floors, climb up the tower and enjoy the view, walk through the award-winning gardens and visit the garage and view the antique car displays. Your Casa Loma Tickets also give you entry to the Liberty Cafe where you can indulge in a delectable meal at your own expense.
About Structure of Casa Loma
The moment you enter Casa Loma from the main entrance you see the Great Hall with the 60 feet high ceiling. Here you will find a large picture of Sir Henry Pellatt, a piano area, fireplace and some well preserved furniture. The first floor has a library with over 10,000 books, a dining room, the Peacock Alley and the Study Room with secret doors leading to secret passages.
The second floor of Casa Loma has the living quarters of Sir and Lady Pellatt. They each had a bedroom with baths and entertainment areas. The Windsor Room is the guest room reserved for when Royalty visited this magnificent castle. Then there is the round room which was built in the base of one of the castle's towers hence making it round.
The third floor of Casa Loma was never completed when the Pellatts lived at the mansion. It was meant to hold servant quarters, stairs leading to the towers and more. Now, this floor serves as a museum for the Queen's Own Rifles of which Sir Henry himself was the Major General. The Museum has five rooms featuring exhibits and artifacts related to World War I and II and other wars and battles where the regiment was involved.
There is a vintage cars display in the stables of Casa Loma as well as carriage rooms. The basement now has the coffee shop, the gift shop which was supposed to be a bowling alley, a wine cellar and a passage that leads to the hunting lodge. The gardens of Casa Loma are an attraction in themselves, with five acres of formal borders and magnificent walled gardens.
Know Before You Book Casa Loma Tickets
Location1 Austin TerraceToronto, OntarioCanada
Timings
Opens daily for touring from 9:30am to 5pm last entry at 4:30pm.Mondays open from 9:30am to 10pm. Last entry at 9:30pm.
How to reach
By Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) -If you are taking the subway rhen board the Yonge University Spadina Subway and get down at Dupont Station. Exit the station and walk for two blocks on Spadina Avenue. You can either climb up the Baldwin stairs to Casa Loma or walk up the hill which is on the west side of the property.
By Bus: Board Bus route no. 127 from Spadina Station to davenport. You can get down at Davenport and climb up the Baldwin steps or get down at the next stop, Davenport @ Walmer, and walk up the hill on the western side of Casa.
Best time to visitCasa Loma can be visited any time of the year however it is highly recommended that you visit the castle between April to May and September to mid November, when the weather is really pleasant during spring and fall in Toronto. During the day the best time to visit Casa Loma is in the morning between 10 am to 12 noon so that you can explore the property at leisure without any of the usual crowd.
- Built in 1914, it took 299 men three years to complete the construction of Casa Loma.
- Sir Henry Pellatt loved beautiful things and this led him to make investments in millions of dollars to plan and build this imposing castle-like mansion.
- Casa Loma has 98 rooms, 30 bathrooms, 25 fireplaces and many other utility rooms.
- In 1882 Sir Henry Pellatt got married, would often hold parties at Casa Loma for the Girl Guides of Canada.
- However, financial troubles forced the Pellets to move out of their grand home in 1924.
- Casa Loma has had several owners since then and now Liberty Entertainment Group is in charge and the castle serves as a wonderful Royal attraction for the local people as well as visitors.
- Casa Loma is inspired by European castles and Sir Henry Pellatt had employed stone masons from Scotland for building it.
- After the Pellets evacuated the mansion, Casa Loma was converted into a hotel and nightclub which became quite popular during the Prohibition Era.
- Casa Loma stables was used for a secret sonar research and building facility during World War II.
- The imposing structure of Casa Loma has been used as a film location for several blockbuster movies.
- Casa Loma was counted amongst the largest private residences in all of Canada.
- The main door at Casa Loma is wheelchair accessible when both the front doors are opened. The wheelchair ramp comes with a handrail.
- Special needs dogs are welcomed inside the premises and gardens.
- Multimedia guides are available in visual description as well as American sign language.
- There are a limited number of wheelchairs that visitors can use free of charge.
- All the exhibit rooms on all the floors are wheelchair accessible.
The Gift Shop at Casa Loma is located near Liberty Cafe on the lower level. Originally, this place was a three lane bowling alley but now it offers space for corporate and private events, engraving and printing personalized items from the shop, selling souvenirs and mementos. There are several unique items which can be personalized as per the customer's needs.
Tips to visit Casa Loma
FAQs
How much time do you need to visit at Casa Loma?
To make the most of your Casa Loma Tickets spend at least 2 to 3 hours at the castle. The property has many attractions that would keep you enthralled for hours. This is a self guided tour so you can explore the castle and grounds at your own pace.
Is Casa Loma worth visiting?
Yes, Casa Loma is definitely worth a visit. The castle used to be one of the largest private homes in Canada. It's unique Gothic revival style of construction makes it quite desirable for filming movies, photo shoots, etc. The property has secret passages, high turrets, elegant rooms, beautiful gardens and restaurants.
Is there any restaurant in Casa Loma?
Yes, Casa Loma has two onside restaurants.
The Liberty Cafe - This is a charming Cafe within Casa Loma serving a variety of sandwiches, pasta, pastries, juices and specialty coffee. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
The Gardens at Casa Loma - This is a seasonal restaurant where you can enjoy an al fresco meal seated in the award winning gardens of Casa Loma. The restaurant opens from June to August.
What is the best way to book Casa Loma tickets?
The best way to book Casa Loma Tickets is online. This way you get instant confirmation and you can also enquire beforehand if there are any private events being held on the day you want to visit the property. Your tickets give you access to all floors, the wax gallery, the antique car display and the towers.
Is BlueBlood Steakhouse included in Casa Loma tickets?
Blue Blood Steakhouse is located inside Casa Loma and offers a fine dining experience with a special selection of steaks, fresh seafood and a remarkable list of international wines. Dining at Blue Blood Steakhouse is not included in your Casa Loma Tickets. A separate reservation is required to dine here.
What is special about Casa Loma?
Casa Loma features Gothic revival style architecture surrounded by award winning gardens. The castle was Canada's largest private residence and offers three floors of amazing exhibits, stables, vintage cars display, a gift Shop and on-site dining experience. The imposing structure also features in several movies and is a great choice for photoshoots and private events.