Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Wandering in Downtown Toronto!

Downtown Toronto is located entirely in the district of Old Toronto and is the main business hub of the city. So we have the old mixed with the new. I love the old world charm but am equally fascinated with the new world amenities.

After wandering around the grounds of historical castle and mansion....went up to CN Tower which is more than 500m high. The view from top.....spectacular!


















Spadina House, Toronto

Spadina House another historic house in downtown Toronto. This is now a museum.













Casa Loma, Toronto

Wandering in Toronto........with no hurried agenda. Love the old houses, the architecture.

Casa Loma, this is a Gothic style house and the history about the man who owned this is equally fascinating.





The hallway


The outside terrace across the hall


Near the landing below the stairs


View of the front lawn fountain from the landing to the first floor


The Conservatory showcases plants and at one end a fountain.



The glass stained ceiling inside the Conservatory


Sir Henry Mill Pellatt who had his castle commissioned to be built beginning of 1911


Sir Pellet's bedroom


Sir Pellet's shower tub and the toilet


Sir Pellet's shower


Lady Mary's bedroom




CN Tower (on the right looming from the trees) visible from Lady Mary's bedroom in Casa Loma.





A cup of tea?


One of the guest room


Spiral staircase leading to the Scottish Tower




View from the Scottish Tower




The Stables



Casa Loma Tunnel leading to the stables and where the cars are exhibited


1914 Ford Model T


1929 Ford Model A