



Here are a couple of pictures of the very beautiful grounds and gardens:


Now for the inside: I was not impressed. The rooms had over an inch of dust everywhere. Some of the original furniture had been found and brought back to Casa Loma but never restored. The castle is filled with elegant and beautiful architecture and wood moldings and floors but they were in poor upkeep. The window coverings and seat covers that looked to be gorgeous hand done tapestries were worn and in total disrepair although all but the following "King's Chair" was not open to the public. Here is a picture of the King's Chair with my husband in it. Note he is holding his self guided digital audio tour guide which comes complete with earpieces. We had to exchange either one of ours or both at least 4 times during our tour and finally gave up trying to even listen to each room's description of what used to be in it and its history. I have also included the only room that was picture worthy - the conservatory which has a large stained glass dome and marble Italian floor. The ferneries you see on the sides are constructed of Ontario marble and the beds were kept warm by steam pipes.


The only other impressive items worth even a mention was the extensive gun collection Sir Pellatt had. While the grounds and outside were gorgeous, the inside was not worth the steep price of admission. I have toured many old buildings and they have been totally restored inside and out. I was highly disappointed with Casa Loma.