Millionaire's Row is located on the former lakeshore of Lake Iroquois. This is a ridge that runs east west south of St. Clair.
The tour begins at Yonge and St. Clair and visits where former estate homes of Toronto's millionaires lived during the Victoria
Era.
Some of the estate homes still exist while others are remember in street and neighbourhood names. Visited will be to Rose
Hill, Summerhill, Woodlawn, Oakland , Benvenuto, Russell Hill, Spadina, Davenport and Wycliffe Park. Highlighted is Casa Loma
(Spanish for Hill House). It is now a museum and landmark in uptown Toronto, constructed in the Gothic Revival style. It was
originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. Casa Loma was constructed over a three-year period from 1911-1914.
The architect of the mansion was E. J. Lennox who was responsible for the designs of several other city landmarks notably
the Old City Hall and King Edward Hotel.
Meet at the south east corner of Yonge and St. Clair.This Toronto Walking Tour is Two Hours in length. A minimum of two people
are required to do this tour. Tours begin at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m Cost $30 per person.
Further information and/or reservations can be made by calling 416-367-0380 or email billgenova@gmail.com . Reservation should
be made as soon as possible since it is on a first come first serve bases. On the day of the tour reservations can be made
right up to the tour's start provided you have talked to a live operator to confirm the tour.
Genova Tours (Toronto Cabbagetown, Corktown, Distillery Tour)
230 Rose Park Drive
Toronto, Canada, M4T1R5
416-367-0380
www.genovatours.com
billgenova@gmail.com
skype williamvitogenova
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