| description: | Canada Was Divided Into Upper And Lower Canada, By The Constitutional Act Of 1791, To Allow Both English And French To Maintain Their Heritages And Traditions Of Government. John Graves Simcoe, A Revolutionary War Veteran, Was Selected Lieutenant Governor Of The New Province Of Upper Canada. His Induction Was Celebrated On July 18, 1892 At Kingston. The Executive Council Met In A Small Building Which Had Been Moved Across The Ice To Kingston Several Winter Before From Carleton Island (Now New York State). The Building Was Saved Because Of Its Historic Interest And Was Later Restored At Upper Canada Village Near Morrisburg. Lieutenant Governor Simcoe On A Horse, Is Seen In Full Dress Receiving A Salute From An Honour Guard Of Northumberland Fusiliers Outside Navy Hall, His Office And Residence. On September 17, 1792, The First Parliament Opened In Freemason'S Hall, Adjoining Wilson'S Tavern. It Continued Met There Until 1795 When It Moved To York (Now Toronto) |