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Fort York Ongoing Summer Programming Daily throughout July, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thrill to the booming of the cannon, the firing of muskets, the vibrant colours of the uniformed guard and the lively music of fife and drum. These are the sights and sounds of Fort York this summer. Visitors will enjoy guided tours every hour on the hour and demonstrations every hour on the half hour. Military music, drill, musketry and artillery will be performed by students representing the Canadian Fencible Regiment that was garrisoned at the fort at the end of the War of 1812. Highlights include the cannon firing at 12:30 p.m. (weather permitting) and the music of the Fort York Drums (a fife & drum corps) in the afternoons. Please note: The Fort York Guard will be out of town at competitions on July 20-22 Regular admission rates apply
Fort York Ongoing Summer Programming Daily throughout July, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thrill to the booming of the cannon, the firing of muskets, the vibrant colours of the uniformed guard and the lively music of fife and drum. These are the sights and sounds of Fort York this summer. Visitors will enjoy guided tours every hour on the hour and demonstrations every hour on the half hour. Military music, drill, musketry and artillery will be performed by students representing the Canadian Fencible Regiment that was garrisoned at the fort at the end of the War of 1812. Highlights include the cannon firing at 12:30 p.m. (weather permitting) and the music of the Fort York Drums (a fife & drum corps) in the afternoons. Please note: The Fort York Guard will be out of town at competitions on July 20-22 Regular admission rates apply
Simcoe Day – Annual Event Mon. Aug. 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An annual Toronto tradition, Simcoe Day at Fort York connects you with the place where it all began. Period demonstrations of musketry, artillery, cooking and more round out your trip into Toronto’s exciting 41st Regt. of past. Special appearance by “John Graves Simcoe” and the Foot from Fort George National Historic Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Regular admission rates apply
