The first time around, York and Fort York were hit hard by the War of 1812. Happily they have

July 2015 (Vol 19, No 2)
July 2015 · Volume 19 · No. 2 · 13 pages
July 2015 issue of The Fife and Drum.
Volume 19, Number 2. 13 pages.
Original printed pages
Articles in this issue
May 11, 2026
by
Dorothy, Duncan
I met Brigadier John McGinnis for the first time in the 1960s when I was the Curator at Black
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
There have been bridges—three in succession—on Garrison Road west of the fort since shortly after the Grand Trunk Railway
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Unveiled Those attending a public meeting in the Fort York Visitor Centre on June 2 were able to view
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
New Generation Steelband Festival (Fort York) Sun. July 19 A celebration of Caribbean steel pan music featuring GTA youth
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Sick Kids Great Camp Adventure (Garrison Common) Sat. September 26 Take on the challenge of a new adventure walk
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
On Common Ground Festival (Fort York) Sat. and Sun. September 26 and 27 A family friendly festival of culture
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
TIFF in the Park (Fort York) Fri. September 25, 7:30 pm 2015 marks TIFF’s fortieth anniversary and Fort York
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
TIFF in the Park (Fort York) Fri. September 25, 7:30 pm 2015 marks TIFF’s fortieth anniversary and Fort York
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
SEPTEMBER TURF (Toronto Urban Roots Festival) (Garrison Common) Fri. to Sun. September 18 to 20 TURF will be closing
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Lolë White Tour (Garrison Common) Sat. August 22 Unroll your yellow mat and be guided by inspiring teachers to
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Cultural Village – Parapan Am Games (Fort York) Fri. August 7 to
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Toronto Vegan Food & Drink Festival (Garrison Common) Sat. August 8 Toronto’s first-ever all vegan festival catering to a
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Cultural Village – Parapan Am Games (Fort York) Fri. August 7 to
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Simcoe Day (Fort York) Mon. August 3, 10 am to 5 pm Fort York honours Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe who founded
May 11, 2026
by
Black, Conrad
As readers will know, the original Fort York was built by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe, who correctly foresaw the
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
6 The Fife and Drum
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
From the Gallery: Putting the Shot The Shot Put is one of several Track and Field events in which
May 11, 2026
by
Friends of Fort York
Over nineteen days during the Pan Am and Parapan Games the Aboriginal Pavilion will showcase Indigenous music, arts, culture,
May 11, 2026
by
David, Robertson
Intensive redevelopment of the largely underutilized or derelict lands surrounding Fort York and the Garrison Common continues to change











