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On account of construction, on-site parking is limited. Visitors are encouraged to walk, take transit or bike to the site.
OCTOBER
Fort York after Dark: Lantern Tours
Fri. and Sat. October 18, 19 and 25, 26, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Tour the grounds of Fort York at night to hear stories about this national treasure, from the haunted lighthouse to the bloody Battle of York. The tour includes two military cemeteries near the fort. This event is not recommended for under 8 yrs. Complimentary refreshments. Pre-registration is required. Please call 416.392.6907 x 221 for more information or to pre-register. $12.50 + tax
Historical Cooking Class: 18th Century Pastry Making
Sun. October 20, 10:30 am to 3 pm
Using original recipes and techniques learn how to create puff pastry, short paste, cold crust, and a crust for custards. Lunch included. For additional information or to register please contact Bridget Wranich at 416.392.6907 x 225 or bwranich@toronto.ca. $50 + tax.
NOVEMBER
Citizenship Ceremony
Fri. November 8, 11 am to 12 noon
Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, in partnership with Fort York’s volunteer Citizenship Committee and Fort York National Historic Site, will host candidates for citizenship at a special community ceremony at the fort. Prior to the ceremony, the Institute will hold another in its series of roundtable discussions aimed at strengthening the connection between new Canadians and their communities. The event includes guest speakers, music, and a reception. Free admission.
Remembrance Day
Mon. November 11, 10:45 am
City of Toronto, Fort York National Historic Site, and the Toronto Municipal Chapter IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) are proud to present one of this city’s most evocative Remembrance Day Services at the Strachan Avenue Military Cemetery on Garrison Common. Commencing at 10:45 am a procession led by period uniformed military staff and standard bearers of the IODE will make its way from the west gate to the Strachan Avenue Military Cemetery. There, at the eleventh hour, all soldiers of the Toronto Garrison who fell in the War of 1812, the Rebellion Crises, the Crimean War, Northwest Rebellion, South African (Boer) War, the two World Wars, and recent conflicts around the globe will be remembered and honoured. Free admission.
Historical Cooking Class: Christmas Mince Pies
Sun. November 24, 11 am to 3 pm
Learn how to make traditional mincemeat pies. Lunch and mince pies to take home are included. For additional information or to register please contact Bridget Wranich at 416 392 6907 x 225 or bwranich@toronto.ca. $50 + tax.
DECEMBER
Baking in the Officers’ Kitchen for Children
Sun. December 1, 1 to 4 pm
Learn how to read an historic recipe and prepare delicious baked goods. Participants will be taught how to pound and sift spices, separate and beat eggs, and roll out dough to be cut into cakes. Recipes include Derby Cakes, Hard Gingerbread, Queen Cakes, and Lemon Puffs. For children aged 8-12 years. For additional information or to register please contact Bridget Wranich at 416 392 6907 x 225 or bwranich@toronto.ca. $30 + tax.
Fort York Frost Fair
Sat. and Sun. December 7 and 8, 10 am to 5 pm
Feel the excitement and charm of the festive season in Upper Canada some 200 years ago when the local Christmas Market was one of the social and shopping highlights of the year. Wander through the historic buildings of Fort York where merchants in period clothing will be selling quality merchandise inspired from the 18th and 19th centuries. Try your hand at one of the many activities scheduled throughout the day, including printing your own Frost Fair souvenir. Warm yourself by the bonfire or in the cheerful warmth of the Officers’ Mess Kitchen. Included with regular Fort York admission.
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