A combination of modernity and Old World charm, Toronto plays the perfect host to visitors who want a big city but crave more than steel and glass. Examples of Toronto's desire to maintain its historical sites as well as its prominent position as a top urban destination are everywhere you look. Fort York National Historic Site, the 1793 birthplace of Toronto, stands guard just over a mile (2 km) from the CN Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings and free-standing structures. Learn More...