Was Casa Loma built for a woman?

Sir Henry Mill Pellatt wanted a medieval castle on the hill for him and his wife, Mary, to enjoy. He hired a grand architect of his time, E.J. Lennox, to create his palace on the hill with city views of Toronto. He began by building the stables in 1911.



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Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival mansion in Toronto, Canada. The name means “House on the Hill” in English and was constructed by the Canadian financier and soldier Sir Henry Pellatt. He built the house for his wife Mary. But, unfortunately, they were only able to enjoy the comfort of the house briefly.

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Casa Loma also was equipped with several secret passages and stairwells, the most interesting of which was an 800-foot-long tunnel that connected the castle to the horse stables.

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How much does Casa Loma cost? As of January 2023, the Adult ticket (ages 18-64) costs $44.49 ($40.00 + $4.49 fees). Keep in mind, that the General Admission is not valid for special programming/events. If you have children that are 3 years of age or under, they are free with adult General Admission.

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Casa Loma features nearly 98 rooms, many of which exemplify the Edwardian era and are elaborately decorated room with authentic period furnishings and antiques.

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Inside Casa Loma, you'll find an elevator, an oven that could fit an ox, two secret passageways, a pool, and an array of hidden rooms, secret passageways, and architectural wonders. What is this? With 98 rooms that cover 64,700 square feet, it was the largest private residence in Canada.

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