Fort York, the 1793 birthplace of modern Toronto, is home to Canada's largest collection of original 1812 buildings and is a designated National Historic Site. The fort bore witness to the climax of the Battle of York fought on April 27, 1813.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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CUSTOM Fort York Simcoe Day
Start Date: 2011-08-01 End Date: 2011-08-01
Location: Fort York, Toronto, ON
Price: $7.62 Adults; $3.81 Children; Children three and under are free
John Graves Simcoe founded the town of York (Toronto) in 1793 and was the first Lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada (Ontario). Come learn about the birthplace of Toronto and thrill to the sounds of musketry, cannons, and the fifes and drums at this War of 1812 historic site. www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/fort-york.htm
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