Spadina: The Story of an Estate & Its Neighbourhood

Sep 6 2008 - 1:30pm
Sep 6 2008 - 3:00pm

In 1866, James Austin built a new house on the foundations of an earlier Baldwin family home. Over the next 140 years Casa Loma was built and an expressway almost went under Austin's house. Explore the grounds and neighbourhood of Austin's estate on this outdoor tour.

Leaders: 
Spadina Museum
Start Point: 
Main front gate of Spadina, 285 Spadina Rd, east of Casa Loma
Finish Point: 
Same as start point
Length: 
Approx. 1 ½ hours