Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 57) Attractions Fort York National Historic Site 100 Garrison Rd.; 416-392-6907 www.toronto.ca/fortyork Birthplace of urban Toronto, Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings, and site of the U.S. attack and the Battle of York in April 1813. Open year-round. See ad below. Gardiner Museum 111 Queen’s Park; 416-586-8080 www.gardinermuseum.on.ca An intimate look at one of the world’s oldest forms of art and material culture – ceramics. Award-winning architecture. Voted “Best Museum Shop” by Now magazine. Restaurant featuring Celebrity Chef Jamie Kennedy. Open daily. Gibson House Museum, The 5172 Yonge St., at North York Subway 416-395-7432 www.toronto.ca/museums Visit this 1851 living history farmhouse and discover the Gibson’s story of the rebellion and social reform, along with their working and family life on their farm in rural Willowdale. Historic Zion Schoolhouse 1091 Finch Ave. E.; 416-395-7435 www.toronto.ca/museums Built in 1869 and restored to 1910, Zion Schoolhouse provided elementary education to generations of children of L’Amaroux. Today, this one-room schoolhouse offers educational programs for booked groups. Pre-arranged visits only. Holocaust Centre of Toronto 4600 Bathurst St.; 416-635-2883 www.holocaustcentre.com Dedicated to teaching humane values of tolerance, understanding and respect through the history lessons and legacies of the Holocaust. Onsite teaching museum, resource library and theatre. LCBO Store/Summerhill 10 Scrivener Sq. (Yonge St., south of Summerhill Ave.); 416-922-0403 www.lcbo.com Located in the fully restored historic North Toronto station, this 30,000sq.-ft. landmark includes a 145-ft. Venetian clock tower, the great hall, marble walls and brass ticket wickets. Features include: gift ideas, a vintages area, tasting stations and cooking with wine class. Mackenzie House Museum 82 Bond St.; 416-392-6915 www.toronto.ca/museums The Greek Revival row house was the last home of Toronto’s first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie. Explore the museum, the recreated print shop and gallery featuring changing exhibitions. See ad, below. Markham Museum 9350 Markham Rd. (Hwy. 48) Markham; 905-294-4576 www.markhammuseum.ca Provides informative displays depicting the 19th and early 20th century in Markham. In addition, special events, programs and tours are organized in a true family/educational outing. Real Lives. Real Stories. Fort York 416-392-6907 Mackenzie House 416-392-6915 Spadina Museum 416-392-6910 Toronto’s Historic Sites Years ago just minutes away www.toronto.ca/museums www.SeeTorontoNow.com 57 http://www.toronto.ca/fortyork http://www.holocaustcentre.com http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca http://www.lcbo.com http://www.toronto.ca/museums http://www.toronto.ca/museums http://www.toronto.ca/museums http://www.markhammuseum.ca http://www.toronto.ca/museums http://www.toronto.ca/museums http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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