Historic Fort York was built by Upper Canada’s first Lieutenant Governor, John Graves Simcoe, in 1793. The garrison was built to defend the town of York against an American attack and to give the city a stronghold over Lake Ontario. In 1812, war was declared on Canada by the United States, and the town of York was attacked on April 27, 1813. Unfortunately, the Canadian soldiers were greatly outnumbered and fled the fort, burning the shipyard as they left. In 1814, the British returned to the fort and rebuilt the buildings that stand on the site today.
Today, Fort York is a historic museum. Come to Fort York to see the historic buildings and demonstrations by the Fort York Guard. Learn how food was prepared two centuries ago, and try out some period recipes! Also, come watch the York Regency Dancers rehearse on Sunday afternoons.
Visit the Fort York website and at the Friends of Fort York website.