Fort York
Named after the Fort York military garrison, which occupies 43 acres just north of this modern residential zone, Fort York is a designated national historic site. In 2012, a new interpretive visitors center was opened as part of the Fort York Bicentennial celebrations. This high-density neighborhood features a series of condominium buildings ranging from low-rise to high-rise.
History
Fort York, located near the shoreline of Lake Ontario, has been a significant site since 1793. During the War of 1812, the Battle of York in 1813 led to Fort York's destruction by American forces, but it was rebuilt in 1814. Today, it stands as a National Historic Site. In the 1850s, the arrival of the railway north of Fort York brought industry to the area. Though relatively obscure to Toronto's citizens, Fort York remained a military establishment until 1934, when it became a historic museum. In 1943, city planners proposed demolishing Fort York to make way for the Gardiner Expressway, but community groups defended the fort, and the expressway was rerouted.
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Railway to the north, Bathurst Street to the east, Lakeshore Boulevard W to the south, and Strachan Avenue to the west
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Fort York houses a mix of high-rise towers and low and mid-rise buildings. These modern glass and concrete structures feature amenities such as floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. Residents on higher floors can enjoy stunning city views to the north and lake views to the south.
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K-6
Niagara Street Junior Public School
K-8
Ryerson Community School
Bishop Macdonell Catholic School
Grade 9-12
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
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Between the 1790s and 1880s, the Fort served as Toronto’s primary harbour defence and housed a military garrison until the 1930s. Today, it is home to Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings.
