Today we went on a homeschool field trip to Casa Loma in Toronto. I have lived in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) for many years and I have never been there, so going with my daughter was a real treat. Isn't it beautiful?
We were very lucky to see Mozart's Magical Castle by Opera Atelier. The children were mesmerized as the performers sat on the floor with them and sang actual songs from The Magic Flute. It truly was magical.
Casa Loma was begun in 1911 and took 300 men nearly 3 years to complete. It cost $3,500,000 to build at that time. At 98 rooms, Casa Loma is the largest house in Canada. Sir Henry Pallatt who built Casa Loma, enjoyed his new home for less than 10 years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his castle home. It is a sad story, but not surprising, considering the scope of the project and the changes in the economy due to World War I.
From secret stairways....
.....to beautiful furniture....(this chair was kind of hard on the elbows)
...to amazing architecture, like this, The Round Room...these chairs are very special--Louis XIV...
...to 800 foot secret passageways that link the main house to the garden shed, garage and horse stable...
...to everything from Dragons....
...to Santa...
Casa Loma is a great place to visit anytime,
but especially over the holidays, as they have many more programs.
DMC
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