Fort York National Historic Site

Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nations warriors, and Upper Canadian militiamen stood together against the United States and their mission to capture Toronto in the War of 1812. The bloody Battle of York that ensued was a dark and dramatic moment in the history of the city.

Feel the past come to life. Relive moments of the battle through an immersive multimedia experience and live demonstrations. Be inspired by the stories of unsung heroes and those who defended our city, while fighting against their own oppressions. Experience how soldiers and their families lived by tasting meals from early 19th-century recipes, prepared right in front of you over an open-fire. In 2021, Fort York will engage in the inclusion of Indigenous narratives and stories through a partnership with First Story Toronto where Indigenous guides embark on a truth-telling journey through their own lens and the site will host the ninth annual Indigenous Arts Festival.

Fort York National Historic Site is a preserved 43-acre archaeological park that brings the War of 1812 and the Battle of York to life. This historic place recalls the moment British soldiers, First Nations warriors, and Upper Canadian militiamen stood together against the United States in their mission to capture Toronto—followed by the dark and dramatic Battle of York. Visitors can immerse themselves in the past with an immersive multimedia experience, live demonstrations, and storytelling that highlights the experiences of defenders, including the stories of unsung heroes who fought while facing their own oppressions. Fort York also offers a hands-on way to connect with history through early 19th-century recipes, prepared over open fire right in front of guests, reflecting how soldiers and their families lived. Committed to telling fuller stories, Fort York engages Indigenous narratives through a partnership with First Story Toronto, featuring Indigenous guides leading a truth-telling journey through their own lens. In 2021, the site also hosted the ninth annual Indigenous Arts Festival. For visitors in Tucson, Arizona, Fort York National Historic Site is an ideal destination to explore Canadian history, immersive cultural programming, and inclusive historical interpretation.