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Mayor Miller’s Community Clean-up Day Saturday April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet at the west gate outside the canteen/museum store for coffee. Garbage bags will be provided. Dress appropriately and bring gloves..
Battle School Sat. Apr. 28 and Sun. Apr. 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Fort York will play host to a number of re-enactors who will be honing their weapons skills in preparation for the summer military re-enactment season. These weekend warriors entertain and edify crowds all over Canada and the U.S. by voluntarily participating in historically significant events that recall Canada’s exciting history. Fort York’s annual Battle School is an opportunity for the re-enactment and Museum community to share information and safety tips for the benefit of all. Regular admission rates apply.
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Doors Open Sat. May 26 and Sun. May 27, 2007, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Architectural tours, archaeology exhibit. Free admission all weekend.
Summer Launch Weekend as part of Luminato Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity Fri. June 8 to Sun. June 10, 2007. Fort York National Historic Site kicks-off its summer programming season with FREE admission to three special events that celebrate the birthplace of modern Toronto in unique and creative ways. Please call ahead to confirm individual event running times. 416-392-6907
Fri. June 8, 2007 – Afternoon to evening The fort is proud to host Booked! as part of Harbourfront Centre’s Carnivalissima celebration. Select authors will be on-site to share their work through select readings and discussion. Don’t miss this chance to have unparalleled access to some of the newest and best writers on the scene. Booked! is presented in partnership with Harbourfront Centre Literary Department. FREE. Sat. June 9 to Sun. June 10, 2007 [murmur] Fort York – Join us for the launch of this unique audio documentary archive project that captures and records the essence of some of Toronto’s special places and makes them available to visitors at their leisure using cell phone technology. FREE.
Ontario Model Soldier Society Sat. June 16, 2007, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 45th Annual Show and Competition. This is the largest model soldier show in Canada. See www.omss.ca for further details. Free with regular admission. JULY Canada Day Sun. July 1st 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours, kids’ drill, military music. Regular admission rates apply
