The Distillery Historic District is a great place to spend a few hours if you're in downtown Toronto and want to get away from the usual downtown stuff. This pedestrian-only village is set amidst fabulous heritage architecture and is devoted to promoting arts and culture. You won't find a franchise or chain operation here, so all the stores and galleries are one of a kind.
The Distillery District Highlights:
- Site tours are available at the Distillery Visitor Centre.
- The Gooderham & Worts Distillery, one of amongst 40 buildings that constitute the largest and best-preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture.
- Franchises and chain operations are forbidden, so tenants give district unique charm.
- Hundreds of films have been shot here, including Chicago and X-Men, so you never know when you’ll catch a glimpse of Hollywood in the North.
- Distillery Blues Festival every June
Distillery District Location :
- Mill Street from Parliament to Cherry Street
Getting to the Distillery District:
- From Union Station, take the subway to King station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line. Walk or take 504 King street car few blocks east to Parliament. Walk 2 blocks south on Parliament to Mill St.
- Check the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for subway, streetcar and bus routes and times.
Near the Distillery District:
- St. Lawrence Market: Heritage area with gourmet delights
