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Casa Loma | Old Toronto | Ontario
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Casa Loma
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In 1914, Casa Loma was built for financier Sir Henry Pellat. Today, it is a museum and landmark due to its Gothic Revival style architecture. Unlike anything seen in the area, Casa Loma sits on top of a hill overlooking Toronto. Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions. The castle is now […]
Spadina Museum
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The Spadina Museum is a historic mansion that showcases what it was like to live in the early 1900s. From grand galas to a servant’s life, you can immerse yourself in history. Frequently, they host art exhibits in the mansion as well. Photo: Maksim Sokolov (Maxergon), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5
- (416) 392-6910
- https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum/
Sir Winston Churchill Park
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Sir Winston Churchill Park is very famous among the locals, especially in the summer. A huge picnic spot, the hill located in Winston Churchill Park looks amazing in the summertime as it overlooks Toronto. Over 250 million litres of water lie just a metre beneath the park’s surface in the St. Clair Reservoir. Completed in […]
- 301 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON
- (416) 392-8188
- https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/12/nordheimer-ravine-sir-winston-churchill-park-toronto/
The Wembley Apartments 1921
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Toronto Heritage Plaque Due to its unique architecture, The Wembley Apartments is a must-see if you are an architecture buff. A shared housing unit, this apartment complex is nice to look at if you are in the area. Photos: Google Street View, Anita Windisman
City of Toronto Archives
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The city of Toronto Archives is a place where you could access Toronto’s history. With information about different landmarks, houses, and photographs, you are bound to get lost in history. Photo: Google Street View
- 255 Spadina Rd., Toronto, ON M5R 2V3
- (416) 397-0778
- https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/
Scaramouche Restaurant
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Scaramouche Restaurant is an upscale restaurant located in Casa Loma. Serving modern French cuisine, you can enjoy dinner while looking at Toronto’s skyline. Photo: https://www.scaramoucherestaurant.com/
High-Level Pumping Station
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A historical site, the High-Level Pumping Station has been distributing water to neighbourhoods in Toronto since 1908. The building and some equipment are historical pieces of the area! Photos: SimonP, CC BY-SA 3.0; Jackman Chiu, flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Photo by: Jan Normandale