Spadina House, Art Deco house museum in Toronto, Canada
The three-story mansion features period rooms decorated in 1920s and 1930s styles, with original furnishings and decorative elements from the Austin family collection.
James Austin, founder of The Dominion Bank, purchased the 80-acre property in 1866 and transformed it into a grand estate for three generations.
The museum preserves artifacts that demonstrate Toronto's financial and social development through the Austin family's contributions to banking and commerce.
Guided tours of the house operate Wednesday through Sunday, with multiple daily sessions starting at 12:15 PM during weekdays and 11:15 AM on weekends.
The house name derives from the Anishnaabemowin word ishpadina, meaning highland, reflecting its location atop a natural escarpment overlooking Toronto.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1984
Official opening: 1984
Architectural style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau architecture
Address: 285 Spadina Road M5R 1X9 M5R 1X9
Website: https://toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum
GPS coordinates: 43.67893,-79.40811
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:45
Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in the Entertainment District houses thousands of marine animals. The CN Tower provides observation decks above the city. Fort York interprets early 19th-century military history, while Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays rural Ontario life in the 1860s. Several parks and natural areas are suitable for family outings. The Toronto Botanical Garden in North York displays regional plants. The Scarborough Bluffs rise up to 300 feet (90 meters) above Lake Ontario. Riverdale Farm in the Riverdale neighborhood is a working farm with domestic animals. Tommy Thompson Park on an artificial peninsula serves as a bird sanctuary.
These North American mansions display the architecture and life of the industrial elite from the 19th and early 20th centuries. From Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to the Vanderbilt estate The Breakers, these buildings present various architectural styles including French Renaissance, Tudor and Victorian design.
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