Calling all history buffs! Visit Fort York and you’ll see the site of the 1813 Battle of York and the birthplace of modern Toronto. Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings, which now house exhibits and restored period room settings.

This National Historic site is open year-round and offers seasonal guided tours, musket, and music demonstrations. Historic Fort York offers many opportunities for children to immerse themselves in 19th century military life, children can:

• Dress up
• Perform a musket drill
• Play music on period style instruments
• Create historic crafts
• Go on a scavenger hunt

Fort York is located at 100 Garrison Road. An old and nearly forgotten cemetery, located a few blocks northeast of Fort York, is the final resting place for some of Toronto's founding citizens. Victoria Memorial Square is home to the city's first military cemetery and is one of its earliest public parks.