Spadina Museum

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Lonely Planet review

More low-key than neighboring Casa Loma, this gracious mansion was built in 1866 as a country estate for financier James Austin and his family. Cream-painted brickwork is complimented by gloriously ornate wrought-iron portico and blue timber shutters. Lit by Victorian gaslights, the interior contains three generations of furnishings, art and fabrics.

The working kitchen hosts seasonal cooking demonstrations by costumed workers, while Edwardian Teas, strawberry festivals and summer concerts happen in the apple orchard. If you're not really a history-buff, the beautiful gardens are perfect for a stroll or a sunny snooze.