York, Upper Canada
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York was a town and the second capital of the colony of Upper Canada. It is the predecessor to the old city of Toronto. It was established in 1793 by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe as a "tempo
View of York from the harbour looking north, in 1803
Depiction of the Queen's Rangers of York cutting trees down during the construction of Yonge Street, 1795.
A depiction of the Battle of York in April 1813. The battle saw an American force supported by a naval flotilla land on the lake shore to the west, and advanced against York.
View of King Street, c. 1829. The settlement's courthouse, jail, and St. James Anglican Church are visible to the left of King Street.
Old Toronto
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Old Toronto is the part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that corresponds to the boundaries of the City of Toronto prior to 1998. It was incorporated as a city in 1834, after being known as the town of Yo
York, Upper Canada
…York was a town and the second capital of the colony of Upper Canada. It is the predecessor to the old city of Toronto (1834–1998). It was established in 1793 by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe as a "temporary" location for the capital of Upper Canada, while he made plans…
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Toronto Skyline from Snake Island, February 28 2026
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Frontal view of Old City Hall in Toronto