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Lunch then Visit Fort York (8/22/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Wellington and Portland Sts

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 22 2009 11:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 21 2009 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours or so

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

David B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Now that the City Workers strike has been settled we can visit Fort York!
We will meet at 11:45 am at Bar Wellington, which is at 520 Wellington Street West, at Portland St – between Spadina Ave and Bathurst St.
At about 1:30 pm, we will walk to Fort York and spend the afternoon there. Once we are finished visiting the Fort, those who want can find a restaurant for coffee and or drinks.
The City's web site notes, "Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe founded modern urban Toronto (i.e. Town of York), when he established Fort York in 1793. The British built Fort York at the mouth of Garrison creek to guard against possible American attempts to invade Canada."
Well, a few things have changed in the intervening years. The City has grown up from the lake. Plus the threat of American invasion has been much reduced. Fort York still exists, hidden between the Gardner Expressway to the south, the railway right-of- way to the north and Bathurst St. to the east.

Required Items to Bring:
Clothes appropriate to the weather, sun hat, sun block, rain gear, water, comfortable footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

There are many ways to get to Bar Wellington at 520 Wellington Street West, at Portland St – between Spadina Ave and Bathurst St.
By TTC Take the Bloor Subway to Bathurst Station, take the street car south to King St and walk south to Wellington and then a a block east to Portland and the restaurant. Or take the Yonge subway to King station, take the King street car west till Portland and walk south to Wellington.
By Car. there should be plenty of barking nearby.
By Bike. Plenty of space to park too!

Notes:

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Cost Includes:

$15 for lunch and Fort York Admission: Regular: $8.00, Seniors: $4.00, Youth: $4.00, Children: $3.00

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!