Fort York is one of Toronto’s newest residential neighbourhoods, located in one of Toronto’s most historic areas. The Fort York military garrison, after which this neighbourhood is named, occupies 43 acres of land beside the newly created residential neighbourhood. The War of 1812 included the Battle of York in 1813 which saw Fort York destroyed by the American army. It was rebuilt in 1814, and Fort York is a designated National Historic Site.
Join us for a FREE, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveller, backpacker, part of a small groups of friends, or a newcomer.
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Beginning in front of the Toronto Public Library - Fort York branch, the interactive tour hosted by your guides Alex Rascanu and Alex Goldstein will cover key aspects of the neighbourhood's history and will feature the Fort York military fortification, The Bentway public space, and the residential neighbourhood with its amenities. The tour will conclude at the Goppion Caffetteria coffee shop that's located within the Fort York neighbourhood.