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Canada has many beautiful buildings that look like castles, but most of them aren't true castles like the ones you might imagine from medieval times. Instead, they are often grand country houses, hotels, or other large buildings designed to look like castles. They were built in styles like Gothic Revival, Châteauesque, Renaissance Revival, Romanesque Revival, Scots Baronial, or Tudor Revival. These styles often feature towers, turrets, and stone walls, giving them a castle-like appearance.

Canada's Castle-Like Buildings

Many of Canada's "castles" are famous landmarks. They show off different architectural styles and have interesting histories.

Famous "Castles" You Can Visit

Some of Canada's most well-known castle-like buildings are open to the public. You can explore their grand rooms and learn about their past.

Casa Loma: Toronto's Grand Mansion

Exterior of Casa Loma, June 2012
Casa Loma in Toronto.

Casa Loma is a huge mansion in Toronto, Ontario. It was finished in 1914. This building looks like a Gothic Revival castle. It was built by Sir Henry Pellatt, a rich businessman. Today, Casa Loma is a popular museum and tourist spot. It has secret passages, decorated rooms, and beautiful gardens. It covers about 6,011 square meters!

Fairmont Banff Springs: A Mountain Castle Hotel

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The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is a famous hotel in Banff, Alberta. It was completed in 1888. This hotel looks like a grand castle, built in the Châteauesque style. It sits in the stunning Rocky Mountains. It was one of Canada's first grand railway hotels. It's known for its amazing views and luxurious feel.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: Quebec City's Icon

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The iconic Château Frontenac in Quebec City.

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is another famous hotel. It's located in Quebec City, Quebec. This hotel was finished in 1893. It's a prime example of the Châteauesque style. It stands high on a cliff overlooking the Saint Lawrence River. It's one of the most photographed hotels in the world. Its towers and turrets make it look like a fairy tale castle.

Craigdarroch Castle: A Victorian Gem

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Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria.

Craigdarroch Castle is a historic mansion in Victoria, British Columbia. It was built in 1890. This building is in the Scottish Baronial style. It was built for Robert Dunsmuir, a wealthy coal baron. The castle has 39 rooms and beautiful stained glass windows. It offers a glimpse into Victorian life.

Hatley Castle: A Royal Roads Landmark

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Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University.

Hatley Castle is located in Colwood, British Columbia. It was completed in 1909. This mansion also features the Scottish Baronial style. It was built for James Dunsmuir, Robert Dunsmuir's son. Today, it's part of Royal Roads University. It has beautiful gardens and has been used as a filming location for many movies.

Dundurn Castle: A Historic Estate

Dundurn Castle in the Summer
Dundurn Castle in Hamilton.

Dundurn Castle is a large historic home in Hamilton, Ontario. It was finished in 1835. This mansion is built in the Neoclassical style. It was the home of Sir Allan MacNab, a former Premier of the Province of Canada. It has 72 rooms and shows what life was like in the 1800s.

Other Interesting Castle-Style Buildings

Beyond the famous ones, many other buildings across Canada have a castle-like appearance.

Grand Mansions and Estates

Many private homes were built to look like castles. The George Stephen House in Montreal, Quebec, finished in 1883, is a great example of Renaissance Revival style. The Willistead Manor in Windsor, Ontario, completed in 1906, is a Tudor Revival manor. These homes often feature grand designs and large grounds.

Official Residences and Public Buildings

Some government buildings and official residences also have a castle-like look. Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. It started in 1838 and has grown over time with different styles. The Confederation Building in Ottawa, finished in 1931, is an office building in the Châteauesque style. Even some old prisons, like Maison Gomin in Quebec City, built in 1931, were designed to look like castles.

Unique Castle-Style Structures

Some buildings with a castle look served very different purposes. The McTavish reservoir in Montreal, Quebec, completed in 1932, is a water reservoir designed in the Châteauesque style. This shows how popular the castle look was for many types of buildings.

Images for kids

  • 12 Pagé Terrace, Montreal 43

    12, Terrasse Pagé, Montreal

  • Forest and Stream Club, Dorval, QC, about 1896 01

    Alfred Brown House

  • Alice Graham House, Montreal 13

    Alice Graham Hallward House

  • "Rokeby", A. F. Gault's house, Sherbrooke Street, Montreal, QC, about 1885

    Andrew Frederick Gault House

  • Maison H.-Vincent-Meredith 02

    Ardvarna (Lady Meredith House)

  • Duggan House

    Braehead (Orrin-S.-Wood House)

  • Carey Castle - Lieutenant Governor of BC

    Cary Castle (Government House, British Columbia)

  • Castle Kilbride in Baden Ontario 2007

    Castle Kilbride

  • Château Dufresne (9773) 03

    Château Dufresne

  • Haldimand Castle 1887

    Château Haldimand

  • Château Laurier Ottawa Canada (6)

    Château Laurier

  • Hull, Québec, Château Monsarrat - 3,1

    Château Monsarrat

  • Musée du Château Ramezay

    Château de Ramezay

  • Chateau Saint-Louis

    Chateau St. Louis

  • Chateau de Vaudreuil - Montreal 1727

    Château de Vaudreuil

  • Charles A. Smart House, Westmount 03

    Charles A. Smart House

  • Government House, Rosedale, Toronto (Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 6103)

    Chorley Park (Government House, Ontario)

  • Confederation Building

    Confederation Building

  • Résidence de Duncan McIntyre

    Craguie (Duncan McIntyre House)

  • Bessborough Hotel

    Delta Bessborough

  • Elspeh Angus and Duncan McIntyre Houses, Montreal 15

    Elspeh Angus and Duncan McIntyre Houses

  • 2009-0605-TheFairmontEmpress

    Empress Hotel

  • Keg Mansion

    Euclid Hall (Keg Mansion)

  • Hon. George Drummond's house, Sherbrooke Street, Montreal, QC, 1891

    George Alexander Drummond House

  • ScottishRiteCastleHamilton

    George Elias Tuckett House

  • Maison George-Stephen 02

    George Stephen House

  • George Sumner House, Westmount 14

    George Sumner House

  • Harrieth Frothingham House, Montreal 01

    Harrieth Frothingham House

  • Health and Welfare Quebec 04

    Health and Welfare Building

  • Hotel-Macdonald-Edmonton-Alberta-1A

    Hotel Macdonald

  • Maison James Ross 03

    James Ross House

  • James Thomas Davis House, Montreal 55

    James T. Davis House

  • Le Chateau Apartments

    Le Château Apartments

  • Manège militaire-7918

    Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

  • Senator Louis J. Forget's house, "Le Bois de La Roche" (II-138782)

    Louis Joseph Forget House (Bois de la Roche)

  • Maison Gomin 04

    Maison Gomin

  • Manoir Bleury-Bouthillier 05

    Manoir Bleury-Bouthillier

  • Manoir Mauvide-Genest (1)

    Manoir Mauvide-Genest

  • Papineau Mansion

    Manoir Papineau

  • Manoir Richelieu01

    Manoir Richelieu

  • Manoir Rouville-Campbell (4)

    Manoir Rouville-Campbell

  • Manoir Taschereau

    Manoir Taschereau

  • McTavish Reservoir, Montreal 08

    McTavish reservoir

  • Middlesex County Courthouse

    Middlesex County Court House

  • Caserne 30 - Mile End - Montreal

    Mile End City Hall & Fire station

  • McCormick Estate 2012

    Oaklands (De La Salle College)

  • Gare Viger (V3175)

    Place Viger

  • Québec - manège militaire 1

    Quebec City Armoury

  • Maison Hugh Allan, dite Ravenscrag 11

    Ravenscrag, Montreal

  • Résidence de Richard B. Angus, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, vers 1890 (?)

    Richard Bladworth Angus House

  • Ottawa - Rideau Hall

    Rideau Hall

  • John Redpath's house, Terrace Bank, Sherbrooke Street, Montreal

    Terrace Bank

  • Appartements Trafalgar 04

    Trafalgar Apartments

  • UofW

    Wesley Hall, University of Manitoba

  • Willistead Manor

    Willistead Manor

See also

  • List of castles

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