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JUNE Fort York Historic District Walking Tour in association with Heritage Toronto: War, Invasion & Occupation!: Fort York & Toronto in the War of 1812 Sun. June 2, 1 to 2 pm Some of the most dramatic events in Toronto’s history occurred during the War of 1812. This special walking tour examines major events of this tumultuous era. Tour is free and includes admission to Fort York following tour. The Garrison at York Comes to Life! The Fort York War of 1812 Festival Weekend Sat. June 15, 10 am to 9 pm Sun. June 16, 10 am to 5 pm Tour authentic War of 1812 encampments; discover period food, music, and entertainment; shop Sutler’s Row for historic and period-inspired merchandise, plus much more. Tactical demonstrations by some of the best units in Canada feature an evening battle re-enactment at dusk on historic Garrison Common on Saturday, June 15. Check www. toronto.ca/1812/events for more details closer to the date. Free admission. Aboriginal Festival at Fort York National Historic Site Thurs. to Sat. June 20 to 22 This three-day festival opens Thursday evening, June 20, with the book launch of Mississauga Portraits by renowned historian Don Smith of the University of Calgary. Sunset brings the world premiere of Kahá: wi Dance Theatre’s 1812 Bicentennial commission Remember to Honour, directed by award-winning choreographer Santee Smith. June 21 and 22 will repeat sunset performances of Remember to Honour plus performances of new commissions by the Centre for Indigenous Theatre, Métis Fiddler Quartet, Eddie Robinson’s traditional music and dance ensemble Morningstar River, and special educational programs by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation to mark the Strawberry Festival. Free admission to all Aboriginal Festival events.
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