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Fort York National Historic Site vs Gardiner Museum
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Gardiner Museum ranks slightly higher than Fort York National Historic Site. Gardiner Museum comes in at 84 with accolades from 4 sources including Time Out, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Fort York National Historic Site
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100 Garrison Rd., At Bathurst St., Toronto, Ontario M5V 3K9, Canada
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Fodor's
"The most historic site in Toronto is a must for anyone interested in the city's origins."
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Frommer's
"For those interested in history -- especially military history -- this is a treat."
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Time Out
"The museum offers guided tours and historical re-enactments, and performances of period music and dance."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Fort York was the primary guardian of Toronto's harbour."
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Events on Canada Day plus Simcoe Day (Aug 1) represent special opportunities for kids.
Time Out
"A chic and award-winning new Visitor Centre and exhibition space, tucked away under an expressway, gives street cred to this venerable historic site."
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Gardiner Museum
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111 Queen's Park, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C7, Canada
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Travel + Leisure
"The Gardiner showcases a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from ancient Mayan figurines to 17th-century English Delftware and dynamic contemporary pieces."
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Time Out
"The first specialist museum of ceramic art in North America."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum, the project of collectors George and Helen Gardiner, features pottery and porcelain from a variety of countries and cultures."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated solely to the ceramic arts, the space was first opened to house the private collection of George and Helen Gardiner. Later turned into an award -winning building by KPMB Architects."
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The topics of the tours vary, though, so check with the front desk upon arrival to make sure the day's theme is of interest.
New York Times
"The fabulous Gardiner Museum, one of North America’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, is featuring “Sharif Bey: Colonial Ruptures,” with African-inspired icons by the Syracuse-based artist (through Aug"
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