The official war of 1812 bicentennial website - Celebrating 200 years of peace
Historic Sites & Museums

Fort York, Toronto, OntarioFort 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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Events

Fort York
Start Date: 2009-08-03 End Date: 2009-08-03
Simcoe Day 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Fort York National Historic Site, Toronto Ontario
Price: Regular Admission $7.62 Cdn adults, $3.81 Youths/Seniors, $2.86 Children
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 fife and drum at the War of 1812 historic site.

war of 1812 Celebrating 200 years of peace