Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Fort York

This sign marks the entrance to the newly completed visitor centre at Fort York which is located right in downtown Toronto. The fort was built in 1793 but is most famous for defending the city during the War Of 1812 and has Canada's largest collection of buildings from that time. I'll show you a few pics of the visitor centre over the next few days.
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27 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesOctober 29, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I suppose you could say it's your Tower of London

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  2. LúciaOctober 29, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    You know everything about your city, don't you? :)

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  3. Taken For GrantedOctober 29, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Fine to see these historic sites honored and preserved, even if the British lost the war of 1812. Good sign.

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  4. LowellOctober 29, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I think I'd enjoy Ft. York very much. The War of 1812 has always intrigued me...and what would have happened if things had turned out differently? Fascinating stuff.

    This is a very nicely-composed photo!

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  5. SharonOctober 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    I'm with Lowell, this should be interesting.

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  6. TexWisGirlOctober 29, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    neat!

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  7. EG CameraGirlOctober 29, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I look forward to seeing your photos of Fort York. I haven't been there in a long, long time.

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  8. HalcyonOctober 29, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Nice sign. I'm glad they have a visitor's center - I remember there wasn't much info when I visited. Love the line up of pole thingies too!

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  9. RevrunnerOctober 29, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    You can be sure those of us who live near Washington, D.C. don't take the War of 1812 for granted. :-)

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  10. AnonymousOctober 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    That's a very elegant looking sign... and photograph.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 29, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Such a great way to learn history. I love visiting places like this.

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  12. NonnieOctober 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    lovely surroundings for an important center of your history!

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  13. CloudiaOctober 29, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Can't wait to see more!

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  14. AndyOctober 29, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I am guilty of being a local and have never been there. One of these days?

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  15. cieldequimperOctober 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Nice in red, it must stand out in the snow! Looking forward to seeing your pics!

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  16. William KendallOctober 29, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    It's been years since I've been there. I must take exception with Taken For Granted's remarks, though. Our side won.

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  17. GosiaOctober 29, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    One day I would like to see it..

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  18. TomOctober 29, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Living along the south shore of Lake Ontario we both share a lot of history of the War of 1812. It's interesting how this period of is viewed wether you are looking north or south. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  19. VioletSkyOctober 29, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    I also take issue with Taken for Granted comment about who won. It was a draw, no?!

    Good to see the old Fort standing out for a change.

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  20. Bruce ClarkOctober 29, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    I like how you use the posts to lead you into the shot. Very nice

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  21. hamiltonOctober 29, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Looking forward to seeing what the 'new' Fort York looks like. It was rather bland and uninspiring the few times I've been there.

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  22. StephanieOctober 29, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Will be interesting when you get some images of the Fort York.

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  23. RandyOctober 29, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Very nice.

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  24. JackOctober 29, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I am not familiar with Fort York. The War of 1812 is one of those historic events that most Americans could not explain. Personally, I can't go more than two sentences deep into a discussion of that war.

    I don't quarrel with the idea of prohibiting photography during performances, but, like you, I don't see the logic in prohibiting it before the performance begins.

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  25. JimOctober 29, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Terrific

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  26. AnonymousOctober 29, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Great photo!

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  27. Gemma WisemanOctober 30, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Interesting how the sign from this perspectuve looks like some old tome.

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