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2019 Upcoming Events Historic Fort York
The Spring Season at Fort York Weekdays, 10 am to 4 pm Weekends, 10 am to 5 pm Daily Summer Hours, 10 am to 5 pm, begin May 21 (until Sept. 2) From Redcoats to rabbits, the spring season at Fort York has it all! Drop in for a tour of Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings. While you’re here, see if you can spot the wide range of wildlife supported by our 43-acre site. Regular admission: Adults $12.40; Seniors $8.85; Youths $7.10; Children $5.30 all plus tax; Children 5 and under are free.
2019 Upcoming Events Historic Fort York
falls on the Saturday of our Battle of York Weekend. We will provide garbage bags, water and coffee. Please provide your own boots, gloves, rakes and/or shovels. FREE https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/more-city-produced-events/cleantoronto-together/ Battle of York Weekend at Fort York Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 10 am to 5 pm Honour the 206th anniversary of the Battle of York fought on April 27, 1813. The fort comes alive with musket-firing demonstrations, Georgian cooking in the Officers’ Quarters kitchen, site tours, period animation and an 1812-era Kids’ Drill. Make sure to include a visit to the original Regimental Colours of the 3rd Regiment of York Militia. Secreted away to keep them from American troops, the Colours are now on display in the Fort York Visitor Centre. Regular admission
Battle of York Walking Tour: Walking in Their Footsteps Saturday, April 27, 11 am Meet outside of the Palais Royale (1601 Lake Shore Blvd West) to tread the ground of the American attackers and York defenders. Walking in Their Footsteps is a 1.5-hour walking tour that will trace the course and events of the battle which took place on April 27, 1813. Led by Fort York staff and volunteers, this rain-or-shine tour will feature five stops and talks relating the details of the battle along the way. FREE
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