| Home is where the heart is, but a castle is where you go to organize food fights too large for a common kitchen. Observe the splendour of noble life with today's Groupon: for $75, you get a one-year family membership for two adults and up to three children to Casa Loma, located on Davenport Hill (a $150 value). Built between 1911 and 1914 as a private residence for industrialist Sir Henry Pellatt, Casa Loma's rooms and gardens are now fully accessible to the public, making it one of the city's major historical sites. The Edwardian era comes alive as guests explore decorated suites, furnished rooms, hidden passages, cloud-tickling towers, and an 800-foot tunnel extending to stables and a secret garage formerly reserved for band practice. Estate gardens surround the grounds in 5 acres of ornate fountains, gazebos, rose arbours, perennials, and annuals. Embark on self-guided audio and multimedia tours in the language and length of your choice, after viewing the Colin Mochrie–narrated documentary on the life of the castle's knighted tenant. In addition to year-round access to all buildings and access to the Casa Loma Gardens from May to October, family membership entitles card-carrying kin gratis admission to March Break, Christmas, and Halloween programs. During two hours of free parking, members can peruse the Castle Keep Gift Shop while enjoying their 15 per cent discount, and a 10 per cent discount at Sir Henry's Café allows for longer discussions about appropriate broadsword etiquette. Membership also earns advance notice and priority purchasing for selected special events, such as Ghost Tracking, Elves in the Workshop, and Castles and Cupcakes. |
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