Castlemap

🇨🇦 Canada

Castles near Toronto

7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest landmark is also the most famous: Casa Loma, ranked #319 of 7,738 worldwide, 2 km north-west of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Fort Niagara, founded 1678.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Canada (6), United States (1).

Within 25 km of Toronto

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q172.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Toronto?

The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (1 castle · 5 fortresses · 1 palace & château) within 100 km of the centre of Toronto, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Toronto?

Casa Loma, a castle 2 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the oldest castle near Toronto?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Fort Niagara, founded 1678 — 52 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Hamilton (60 km) · Buffalo (96 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.