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Explore the history and evolution of Fort York, the Garrison Common and the nearby Lake Ontario shoreline from the early British colonial era to the present day. Hear about the origins of the Fort, the fortification of the harbour, and subsequent developments of this vital area. Free admission to Fort York following tour and free parking.

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Honorary Host - Councillor Case Ootes

The Taylor family acquired property in Todmorden in the 1850s. With the establishment of the Don Valley Brick Works in the 1870s, they became one of the wealthiest families in Toronto. Explore their contribution to the urban development of East York.

The University of Toronto traces its roots back to King's College, an Anglican college established in 1827. Explore the early history of Canada's largest university and the eclectic collection of buildings that help illustrate its past.

On May 16, 1853, the first passenger train steamed out of Toronto from a wooden depot located close to the eastern entrance of the present Union Station. Over the course of the next century, the railways were to have a profound impact on the city. This walk explores the railways' influence on downtown Toronto, with an emphasis on the Railway Lands and the old CPR John Street roundhouse.