york became the capital of upper canada on february 1, 1796.
york became the capital of upper canada on february 1, 1796.
when did york became the capital of upper canada?
february 1 , 1796
york was a town and second capital of the district of upper canada. it is the predecessor to the old city of toronto (1834–1998). it was established in 1793 by lieutenant-governor john graves simcoe as a "temporary" location for the capital of upper canada, while he made plans to build a capital near today's london, ontario. simcoe renamed the location york after prince frederick, duke of york and albany, george iii's second son. simcoe gave up his plan to build a capital at london, and york became the permanent capital of upper canada on february 1, 1796. that year simcoe returned to britain and was temporarily replaced by peter russell.
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the 2nd parliament of upper canada was opened 1 june 1797. elections in upper canada had been held in august 1796. the first session was held at navy hall in newark. the lieutenant-governor of upper canada john graves simcoe believed york was a superior location for the capital as it would less vulnerable to attack by the americans. york became the capital of upper canada on 1 february 1796. the remaining three sessions were held at the parliament buildings of upper canada in york, upper canada. this parliament was dissolved 7 july 1800.
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