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1. • • It is the most populous city in Canada, a multicultural city, and the country’s financial and commercial center.
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   What is York Ontario known for?

   • York, Ont, is an urban community within the city of TORONTO and is separated from Etobicoke by the Humber River. The township of York was first surveyed in 1791 and the first settlers took up land in the township in 1796. By the early 1800s the community had grown to include a grist mill, several sawmills and taverns.

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   Where is York Ontario?

   • York is a district and former city within Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located northwest of Old Toronto, southwest of North York and east of the Humber River. Originally formed as York Township, it encompassed the southern section of York County. It was split several times, creating East York and North York.

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   Why is Toronto called York?

   • York, the first name of Toronto, was established in 1793 as a settlement for the British loyalists and immigrants from the United States. It was strategically chosen by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe for its location at the mouth of the Humber River, providing access to Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes region.

   The History of York Toronto: A Journey Through Time

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   Why is York a good place to live?

   • York, the predecessor of Toronto, was a small settlement established in the late 18th century. Its location on the shores of Lake Ontario made it an ideal spot for trade and transportation, serving as a hub for merchants and settlers in Upper Canada.

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   Why is York important?

   • The founding of York marked a turning point in Toronto’s history. It quickly became a bustling trading post and an important center for business and commerce. The city’s strategic location on the shores of Lake Ontario made it a crucial hub for transportation and trade.

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   Is York Canada's largest city?

   • Today, York, now known as Toronto, stands as Canada’s largest city and a global metropolis. Its history and historical background have shaped the city into what it is today, with a vibrant mix of cultures, a thriving economy, and a rich heritage.

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   York is a district and former city within Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located northwest of Old Toronto , southwest of North York and east of the Humber River . Originally formed as York Township, it encompassed the southern section of York County.

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   Nov 26, 2009 · York, Ont, is an urban community within the city of TORONTO and is separated from Etobicoke by the Humber River. The township of York was first surveyed in 1791 and the first settlers took up land in the township in 1796.

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   York, former city (1983–98), southeastern Ontario, Canada. In 1998 it amalgamated with the cities of Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, and North York and the borough of East York to form the City of Toronto. York was established as a borough in 1967, through the amalgamation of the township of York.

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6. exploringontario.com › york_ontarioExploring Ontario| York, Ontario

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   York, Ontario. Travel 40 kilometres up the Grand River from Port Maitland you will find a tiny community known as York. Around 1790 Captain Hendrix Nelles settled here on a large land grant known as the Nelles Tract. The small community became known as the Nelles Settlement.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › York,_Upper_CanadaYork, Upper Canada - Wikipedia

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   York was named the seat of government for Upper Canada in 1797. Upper Canada was established with a bicameral legislature. The upper chamber, the Executive Council of Upper Canada was appointed by, and served the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.

8. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › the-history-of-yorkThe History of York Toronto: A Journey Through Time

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   Apr 16, 2024 · York, originally known as “Toronto”, was founded in 1793 by John Graves Simcoe, the lieutenant governor of Upper Canada at the time. Simcoe chose the site for the new settlement due to its strategic location on the northern shore of Lake Ontario.

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   History. Teiaiagon, settled by the Iroquois on the eastern bank of the Humber River, where Baby Point is now, was the oldest known settlement on the land that would later become York Township. York Township was first organized in 1793.