Toronto, Canada

Fort York

Fort York, Toronto

Fort York is the birthplace of Toronto, founded in 1793 by John Graves Simcoe. Site of the 1813 Battle of York in the War of 1812, it preserves Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings behind its restored brick walls.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Fort York, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 43.63888889, -79.40361111

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