Canada's foremost castle can be the number one stop for travelers on Canadian rail tours through Toronto. Casa Loma allows visitors to step back in time to a period of ancient European elegance, when the Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt, resided in the majestic North American palace.

Complete with nearly 100 decorated rooms, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables and a 5-acre estate garden, a tour through the castle can be an exciting activity for the whole family.

The castle is situated in the heart of the city near the CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre and Toronto Zoo. A family vacation to the popular city can fill up an agenda for the entire week. Whether travelers choose to embark on their own personal tours or follow along on a guided exploration, they can stroll through the institution and view the elaborate decor and rooms like the "smoking room," "round room" and the conservatory.

To gain a view of the interior and exterior, visitors can book their passes on the Trans Canadian railway during the spring or summer time. Flowering shrubs, trees, wildflowers, perennials and sparkling fountains adorn the grounds of the estate, and picnic benches and tables are scattered throughout the grounds for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.