Fort York is one of Toronto’s newest residential neighbourhoods. However, it is situated in one of Toronto’s most historic areas. The actual Fort York military garrison after which this neighbourhood is named, occupies 43 acres of land just to the north of this newly created residential neighbourhood. Fort York has a unique setting as it just north of the waterfront and south of the railway corridor. The elevated Gardiner Expressway also winds its way through the neighbourhood. The Bentway a popular public recreational space situated underneath the Gardiner Expressway serves as a community hub with year round events.