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Fort York National Historic Site
Fort York National Historic Site of Canada consists of two locations, the fort located at 100 Garrison Road, and Victoria Memorial Square to be found at the area of Wellington, Portland and Niagara Streets both in Toronto, Ontario. The site, which consists of the 1813-15 fort and neighbouring related lands, was designated in 1923 for its role in the protection of early York (Toronto) and the continued existence of a significant collection of early military construction, earthworks and military cemetery. The site of the fort is owned by the City of Toronto and control as a historic site, interpretive museum and memorial. Victoria Memorial Square is owned by the Government of Canada and leased to the City of Toronto, to be maintained as a public
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