After the Battle of York, the Americans destroyed the Fort, the Governor’s House and the Parliament Buildings. They then decided that the town of York (modern day Toronto) was not worth keeping and left town. After the War of 1812 Fort York was rebuilt. See which significant buildings survive and how archaeologists are unearthing Toronto’s past.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.