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100 Garrison Rd, Toronto, ON
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Hours | Mid-May to early Sept daily 10am-5pm; early Sept to mid-May Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | |
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Location | Off Fleet St., between Bathurst St. and Strachan Ave, | |
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Transportation | Subway: Bathurst, then streetcar no. 911 south | |
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Phone | 416/392-6907 | |
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Web site | www.fortyork.ca | |
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Prices | C$8 adults, C$4 seniors & children 13-18, C$3 children 6-12, free for children 5 & under | |
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Other | Free parking | |
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For those interested in history -- especially military history -- this is a treat. This historic base was established by Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe in 1793 to defend "little muddy York," as Toronto was then known. Americans sacked it in April 1813, but the British rebuilt that same summer. Fort York was used by the military until 1880 and was pressed back into service during both world wars.
You can tour the soldiers' and officers' quarters; clamber over the ramparts; and in summer, view demonstrations of drills, music, and cooking. If you can, try to visit on Victoria Day, Canada Day, or Simcoe Day, when there are plenty of special events. These include the ever-popular Kids' Drill, in which kids get to take part in a military exercise. For 2012, watch out for special exhibits that commemorate the War of 1812.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Toronto 2011
Author: Pamela Cuthbert 
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