Learn how John Graves Simcoe, the Lt. Governor of Upper Canada, begins to establish his new capital of York and encourages settlement by offering land grants. He builds a Fort at the entrance to the natural harbor to protect the new town.
Learn how John Graves Simcoe, the Lt. Governor of Upper Canada, begins to establish his new capital of York and encourages settlement by offering land grants. He builds a Fort at the entrance to the natural harbor to protect the new town.
General Note
Originally released by World Life Video Productions, 2013.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 06, 2017.
Content Note
John Graves Simcoe, York , Capital of Upper Canada (3:23); .