Toronto: Casa Loma

It’s most girls’ fantasy to visit a palace or a castle at least once in their lifetime. The secret tunnels, the promise of the dark, dangerous and mythical - all rolled into one.

Casa Loma, built by Sir Henry Pellatt, founder of Toronto Electric Light Company, remains a worthy place of visit.

Step back into time as you tour the castle that has been fully restored to its full glory.

The first site that greets you is a grand lobby that is big enough to hold at least 100 people.

If you are wondering what those pipe are. They belong to this instrument.

It’s a ginormous pipe organ. I don’t think it can be played anymore, but the size of it is incredible.

Enter the library where Pellatt entertained guests and admire the carvings.

Extremely old books. I wonder what do they contain?

The dining and what Pallett’s wife would have worn during their time.

What amazed me through my tour in Casa Loma is that true to the stories and fantasy books that I’ve been reading, there are really secret doors and stair wells!

Take those flight of stairs and enter the upper levels.

Henry loved his wife Lady Mary a lot. He designed her bedroom with her comfort in mind.

On the second floor, you would also come across Sir Henry’s bathroom.

6 taps that controlled 3 different level of water. He sure knew how to live a lavish lifestyle.

Taking one of the secret flight of stairs, you would reach the wine cellar. Sir Henry had an extensive collection of wine.

I wonder how many of these bottles of wine are still drinkable.

Now on the outskirt of the castle lies the stable and the secret garden. I didn’t have the luxury of time to explore the gardens, but I did check out the stable.

No horses, but I found a knight!

You really never know what secrets castles keep. I wonder if at night this place will become a Nights at the Museum. Knight in shining armour anyone?