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City Building - Simcoe to Skyscrapers

City Building: Simcoe to Skyscrapers A Fort York Historic District Walking Tour Presented by: City of Toronto Museums Date: August 6, 2012 Event Time(s):11:00 AM to 12:00 PMWebsite: www.toronto.ca/museums-events Email: fortyork@toronto.ca Phone:416-392-6907 Costs: Free Part of our special Simcoe Day programming, the tour highlights the found of York (Toronto) by Lt. Governor John G. Simcoe, the Battle of York (1813), the fortification and development of the harbour, and the eventual industrial, recreational and residential growth of this area. Meet at the canteen/admissions desk. Admission to the walk is free. Location:Historic Fort York 250 Fort York Boulevard Map to this event Public Transit:Take the 511 streetcar south from Bathurst subway station. Patrons can access the fort via a pedestrian walkway off the Bathurst/Front Street bridge. TTC Trip Planner Downtown Walking/Hiking. Event Details. Location: 250 Fort York Boulevard