JANUARY
Frost Fair
Discover the winter beauty of Fort York’s 1812-era buildings blanketed in snow. In the evening, view the fort in a new light during a special lantern tour, which provides a glimpse of garrison life after dark. Tour a selection of buildings with our interpretive staff and sample historic treats from the 1826 kitchen hearth. Bring your skates to glide along the Bentway Skate Trail, where you’ll be joined by a Redcoat or two! Warm up in the Visitor Centre and pick up a treat by local food vendors after your skate. Free
DesignTO at Fort York: PLACEHOLDERS by Daniel Daam-Rossi
Friday, Jan 17 to Sunday, Jan 26
Art and design lovers should check out this new visual art exhibit by Daniel Daam-Rossi, as part of DesignTO – Canada’s largest celebration of design, now in its tenth year. PLACEHOLDERS is a series that explores how objects provide support, both in space and in thought, becoming a scaffold upon which meaning is built. The series in the Fort York Visitor Centre is one of more than 100 exhibits and events occurring Jan. 17-26 during DesignTO. Free / Regular Hours
FEBRUARY
Hungry for Comfort: Celebrating our Food History
Sunday, February 9, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Join fellow food enthusiasts to explore how different peoples survived and thrived in Canada’s bitter winter. This year, the spotlight is on the culinary stories of the Jewish community. There will be speakers, demonstrations and workshops as well as tastings and a catered lunch of Jewish recipes. Coinciding with this Winterlicious event is our Baking & Preserving Competition: anyone can enter their favourite recipe in any of four categories. The cost is $75 plus HST (early bird price $65 plus HST until January 26). Advanced tickets required; get them at fortyork.streamintickets.com.
Family Winter Fun Day at Fort York
Monday, February 17, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fort York will be packed with hands-on activities, performances and exhibitions. Check out the 1826 kitchen and try some baked goods and hot chocolate prepared over the hearth. Staff from other Toronto History Museums, including Colborne Lodge, Gibson House Museum, Mackenzie House, Montgomery’s Inn, Spadina Museum and Todmorden Mills, will be at the Fort York Visitor Centre to offer creative crafts and other fun activities. Bring your skates to glide around the Bentway Skate Trail from noon until 9 pm. Free
MARCH
March Break Family Adventure at Fort York
Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 22
Earmark this fun-filled outing at Fort York for the kids during March Break. Who wouldn’t want to dress up in army uniforms, perform soldiers’ drills and attend art and music workshops? Be sure to get a Kids’ Guide to the Fort and find the clues to complete games and puzzles during your tour. Learn about the fort’s War of 1812 history through colourful exhibits, including the Battle of York Experience. And try some tasty treats prepared in our 1826 kitchen. Regular Admission / Regular Hours
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