Fort York, Toronto

Name: Fort York
Address: 190 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, Canada
Telephone: +1416 392 6907

#106 among attractions in Toronto

Museum, History museum, Military museum, Library

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Facts and practical information

Fort York is an early 19th-century military fortification in the Fort York neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The fort was used to house members of the British and Canadian militaries, and to defend the entrance of the Toronto Harbour. The fort features stone-lined earthwork walls and eight historical buildings within them, including two blockhouses. The fort forms a part of Fort York National Historic Site, a 16.6-hectare site that includes the fort, Garrison Common, military cemeteries, and a visitor centre. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1793 (231 years ago)Established: 1793 (231 years ago)Rebuilt: 1813Coordinates: 43°38'21"N, 79°24'1"W

Address

190 Fort York BlvdDowntown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto Canada

Contact

+1416 392 6907

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Day trips

Fort York – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bovine Sex Club, Rogers Centre, Burroughes Building, Martin Goodman Trail.

0.6 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Bovine Sex Club, Toronto
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West, the Bovine Sex Club stands as an iconic fixture in the city's music scene. Since its inception in 1991, this eclectic venue has become a haven for alternative culture, offering a unique blend of punk, rock...
0.6 miE
Stadium known for hosting baseball games
Rogers Centre, Toronto
16 min walk • Rogers Centre, an iconic sports venue in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and entertainment. Opened in 1989, this massive stadium, initially known as SkyDome, was the first to feature a fully retractable motorized roof...
0.6 miN
Shopping, Department store, Edwardian architecture
Burroughes Building, Toronto
15 min walk • The Burroughes Building, a historic landmark in the heart of Toronto, Canada, is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1907 for the F.C. Burroughes Furniture Company, it was designed to house the company's furniture showroom...
0.4 miSW
Bike path, Cycling, Park
Martin Goodman Trail, Toronto
12 min walk • The Martin Goodman Trail is a cherished urban escape in the bustling city of Toronto, Canada, offering an ideal route for cyclists, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts. This well-maintained bike path stretches for 56 kilometers along Toronto's waterfront, providing a...
0.6 miE
Park, Garden, Beach
HTO Park, Toronto
16 min walk • HTO Park is an urban beach in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that opened in 2007. It is located west of Harbourfront Centre, on Lake Ontario.
~1770 ftW
Park
The Bentway, Toronto
9 min walk • The Bentway, formerly Project: Under Gardiner, is a public trail and corridor space underneath the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is repurposed land that was in sections vacant, rail lines, parking lots and outdoor storage.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Princes' Gates, Toronto
14 min walk • The Princes' Gates is a triumphal arch and a monumental gateway at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Made out of cement and stone, the triumphal arch is flanked by colonnades on both of its sides, with curved pylons at both ends.
0.4 miSE
Park, Sculpture
Ireland Park, Toronto
10 min walk • Ireland Park is located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Éireann Quay, adjoining the Canada Malting Silos, at the foot of Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Garrison crossing, Toronto
10 min walk • The Garrison Crossing, located in downtown Toronto, provides a link between Stanley Park in the north and the Garrison Common of the Fort York grounds in the south. The crossing includes two stainless steel bridges over rail corridors.
0.7 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto
19 min walk • TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the first five floors of the Bell Lightbox and Festival Tower on the north west corner of King Street and John Street.
0.7 miN
Nightlife
Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
19 min walk • The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort York?

Nearby attractions include Sir Isaac Brock Bridge, Toronto (2 min walk), Canoe Landing Park, Toronto (5 min walk), CityPlace, Toronto (6 min walk), Draper Street, Toronto (7 min walk).

How to get to Fort York by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort York:

Tram

Fort York Boulevard • Lines: 511 (1 min walk)
Bathurst Street • Lines: 509, 511 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (10 min walk)
Billy Bishop Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (14 min walk)

Bus

Fleet Street • Lines: 363 (12 min walk)
Canniff Street • Lines: 363, 63 (16 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (25 min walk)
Toronto Union Station (28 min walk)

Metro

St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)
Osgoode • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)