Spadina House, "Canada's Downton Abbey", 1866

Yesterday, Fort York. Today, Spadina House. It is marketed to some extent as Canada's Downton Abbey and one can see why. It's quite splendid and similarly furnished. Most of the decor is from the 1860s to 1920s but stops short of the Art Deco movement. There are a few items here and there but mostly, it's a Victorian paradise. The house itself was built in 1866 and expanded several times through 1912/13.

I have never visited this neighbour to Casa Loma so I took advantage of the free admission all month (and at various Toronto Museums). Mackenzie Financial Investments is footing the bill as their contribution to Canada 150 celebrations (and the firm's 50th).