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Last updated on 04 July 08

Casa Loma Garden

  • Parties / Large Groups

    Casa Loma also offers Guided Garden Tours for groups. Our knowledgeable staff invite you to accompany them on a one-hour tour through the spectacular array of specialty garden areas. Guided garden tours are available on weekdays and on a number of select Saturdays. Call and book your group's visit to Casa Loma and include a personal tour of the gardens. For more information, please visit the Group Sales section.

  • Open House

    Step back in time as you explore the former estate of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, a prominent Toronto financier, industrialist and military man. An unabashed romantic, Sir Henry engaged the noted architect E.J. Lennox to help him realize a life-long dream - the creation of a 'medieval' castle on the brow of a hill overlooking Toronto. Begun in 1911, it took 300 men nearly 3 years to complete and cost $3,500,000 at that time. Sir Henry enjoyed Casa Loma for less than 10 years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his castle home. We hope you enjoy this intriguing legacy of an extraordinary Canadian.

  • Parking

    Parking Rates $2.75/hour with maximum charge of $8.75.

  • Disabled Access

    Persons with special needs pay regular admission, escort(s) are admitted for free. Special need dogs are welcome in Casa Loma and Casa Loma gardens. Casa Loma's entrance is located on Austin Terrace. The main door is wheelchair accessible. The wheelchair ramp has a handrail. Taxis and special needs vehicles may drop off visitors in the East Parking Lot. The Box Office is located to your right in the front vestibule of Casa Loma. A limited number of wheelchairs are available free of charge. All exhibit rooms on the first, second and third floor are wheelchair accessible. The only exemption is the Queens Own Rifles Room: Pellatt Room located on the third floor and The Servants Room located between the second and third floor. There is one small heritage elevator in Casa Loma that is staff operated. The basement, second and third floor of Casa Loma are accessible by elevator. The 800-foot tunnel that leads to the Carriage Room, Potting Shed and Stables has stairs. The Scottish and Norman Towers have spiral staircases. The lower garden terrace of Casa Loma is accessible by the East Garden gate. Effective June 16, 2008 the lower garden terrace will be accessible from the main floor. Accessible washrooms are located on the main floor. Written transcripts of the audio guide and the Sir Henry Pellatt documentary are available upon request. There are two wheelchair accessible parking spots located in the West Parking Lot.

  • Shopping

    Castle Keep Gift Shop located on lower level.

  • Restaurant

    DRUXY'S Famous Deli.

  • Special Events

    2008 Summer Events Free Garden Access Days Casa Loma wants you to see our fabulous gardens and we offer you the opportunity to do so for free. The Gardens are free* from May through October on the following dates only: Six Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8 and October 6. Tuesday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to dusk: May through October. *Free access to gardens, does not include entrance to Estate Buildings. All Events are subject to change without notice. Fourth Annual Renaissance Festival July 4-6, 2008 Step back in time and experience the excitement and adventure of the Renaissance at Casa Loma. Casa Loma's estate gardens will be transformed into a Renaissance-style village populated by vendors, village characters and the court of King Henry VIII. Casa Loma's Renaissance Festival is included with castle admission. For more information, please call 416-923-1171 or email operations@casaloma.org.

  • Walks

    New this summer at Casa Loma! Guided Garden Tours Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as part of your Casa Loma experience enjoy a guided garden tour. Your guide will introduce you to the estates five acre heritage gardens. Highlights include formal terraces, woodland garden and secret garden. Dates: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday beginning July 9 and ending August 01. Times: Tours will take place at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Tours last 45 minutes. Please arrive early to ensure your space. Tours are included with Casa Loma admission. Tours will take place rain or shine. Pre registration is not necessary for this event. For more information, please contact operations@casaloma.org or phone 416-923-1171 ext 215 or ext 205.