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Casa LomavsSpadina Museum
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Casa Loma scores slightly higher than Spadina Museum. Casa Loma has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Atlas Obscura.
Casa Loma
Frommer's
Time Out
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Travel + Leisure
1 Austin Terrace, at Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8, Canada
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Frommer's "A kitschy glitch in the city's skyline to locals, this castle on a hill offers an inspiring view of the sweep of the city." Full review
Time Out "Some love it, others dismiss it as a kitsch folly. Either way, Casa Loma is a sight to behold, with its corbelled towers and battlements." Full review
Fodor's "A European-style castle... grand display of extravagance." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Medieval mansion is a popular tourist attraction." Full review
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Especially well appointed are the Round Room with its exquisite Louis XV tapestry furnishings, the Windsor Room and Lady Pellatt's suite.
Atlas Obscura "A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire. " Full review
Afar Magazine "A castle smack in the center of the big city? This may not be Europe, but Toronto’s got some architectural jewels to show." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The estate attracts history and design buffs, families, and school groups; kids love the secret tunnels and escape rooms." Full review
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Choose from three re-fueling options: the seasonal, outdoor Terrace Grill, featuring lovely views of the estate and city skyline; the casual Liberty Caffé, an all-day spot for coffee, pastries, and lunch; and the elegant BlueBlood Steakhouse (opened in 2017), which serves prime meats from Kansas, Prince Edward Island, and Japan in a stylish, heritage-meets-modern space adorned with works by Warhol, Dali, and Mr. Brainwash.
Travel + Leisure "Casa Loma (Spanish for "Hill House") was a mansion built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt to serve as his dream home, a castle-like structure in the heart of the city"
Toronto City Guide
August 5, 2021
Frommer's "A kitschy glitch in the city’s skyline to locals, this castle on a hill offers an inspiring view of the sweep of the city" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built by Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914, Toronto's historic hilltop castle, Casa Loma, showcases Gothic Revival architecture, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views of the city"
20 Best Things to Do in Toronto, According to Local Experts
November 2, 2023
Spadina Museum Time Out Michelin Guide Frommer's
285 Spadina Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5R 2V5, Canada
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Time Out "This 50-room mansion was built for financier James Austin in 1866, but his son added even more space in the 20th century, so it now has elements of both Victorian and Edwardian architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Reflecting the grandeur of Victorian and Edwardian styles, the spacious drawing room... and the airy wicker-furnished palm room show the comforts the Austin family expected."
Frommer's "This circa-1866 mansion with spectacular seasonal gardens reopened in 2010 after an extensive, expensive renovation." Full review
