Toronto's Fort York today lies sandwiched between Gardiner Express Way to the south and railway lines to the north, a fair distance from the harbour, but when a garrison was first constructed there in 1793 by order of Lieutenant Governor John Simcoe, the site was situated on the west side of the junction of Garrison Creek and the harbour. In 1830, a pier was extended into the harbour from the east side of Garrison Creek near what is today the intersection of Bathurst Street and Front Street...
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From the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto west of CN Tower, take Lake Shore Boulevard/Jameson Street Exit and after roughly 3 km (1. 9 miles), you will see Queen's Wharf Lighthouse on your left. From Gardiner Expressway in Toronto east of CN Tower, take Lake Shore Boulevard Exit and after roughly 1. 6 km (1 mile), you will see Queen's Wharf Lighthouse on your left. The lighthouse is owned by the City of Toronto. Grounds open, tower closed.