Plan Your Visit

Summer Months (July/August)

Each summer the fort comes alive with activity. There is something for everyone, from the die hard history buff to a family on an afternoon outing. Fort York is a great value for visitors looking to have a good time, and learn something about Toronto's rich history. Some of the summer highlights include:


	Guided tours, highlighting the lives of soldiers and officers at Fort York
	Fort York Guard demonstrations every hour on the half hour
	Cooking demonstrations (and tastings)
	Museum exhibits

The daily schedule may change from time to time. It is best to call ahead to ensure that activities are scheduled to happen on the day of your visit. Bad weather can cancel performances by the Guard.

Activity	10-–11am	11–12pm	12–1pm	1–2pm	2–3pm	3–4pm	4–5pm
Guided Tour	10:00	11:00	12:00	1:00	2:00	3:00	4:00
Cannon Firing			12:30			3:30
Drill or Music	10:30	11:30		1:30	2:30	3:30	4:30
Flag raising/ lowering	10:30						4:30

Don't miss out on the summer's fantastic special events including, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Simcoe Day. Check these and more fun events out in the Events section of this site.

Fall/Winter/Spring (September – June)

Fort York is open year round, and casual visitors are welcome. This time of year, the fort is very busy with special programs for booked groups. These programs last from one-hour to two-days, and are designed for students from kindergarten to grade twelve. Education programs provide a fun and exciting way for students to learn about their nation's history. For information on these programs see the 'Group Programs' section of this site.

The special event highlight for the winter season is the special March Break program. Watch the Events section for more exciting events to come.

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