The towers
City views.
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A European castle-style mansion on a hill north of downtown Toronto, built between 1911 and 1914 by the wealthy businessman Henry Pellatt, with towers, Gothic windows and grand halls, one of the city's best-known and most photographed landmarks. It was the largest private home in Canada in its day, with some hundred rooms, an electric lift, an internal telephone and heating that was modern for its era. But its owner lost his fortune within a few years and had to leave it, and today it is a museum run by the city. Visitors wander through halls decorated with carved wood and stained glass, a huge library and lavish bedrooms and bathrooms, then climb the two towers for views over the city and walk down a long underground tunnel to the stables. Terraced gardens surround the house. Tickets are about C$45 per adult before tax, per visitor guides, including an audio tour. Seasonal shows and family events are held there.
City views.
Carved wood halls.
Underground.
1 Austin Terrace, north of downtown Toronto
Businessman Henry Pellatt, between 1911 and 1914; he later lost his fortune and had to leave it.
