Distillery District
The Distillery District is a popular Toronto destination featuring a variety of boutique shops and restaurants in a historic setting
The brick-lined streets of the carefully restored Distillery Historic District are limited to pedestrian traffic making it an ideal place to relax and explore on foot. Numerous outdoor patios and restaurants create a interesting vibrant experience. You wont find any franchise stores here! The film industry has used this location for filming many popular movies.
This was the original site of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery - the largest distillery in the world by the 1860s. The de-industrialization of neighbouring areas finally resulted in shutting down all remaining distillery operations by 1990. In 2001, the rundown Distillery District, was reclaimed and transformed into a historical district with a unique collection of boutiques, art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants and more. It also became the home to two theatre companies; the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Soulpepper Theatre Company and the George Brown College School Of Performing Arts. This reclamation project has preserved the largest collection of Victorian industrial buildings in North America.
The Historic Distillery District hosts the popular Toronto Christmas Market each year from mid November through mid December. It's one of the top rated Christmas Markets in the world — definitely worth a visit if you are in Toronto during that time.
The unique atmosphere and lighting at nighttime make this an ideal place to enjoy a date or romantic evening out.
The Distillery District is easy to get to by a combination of the TTC Subway and Streetcar or Bus. See the map and directions or use our instant route-finder below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoDistillery District Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
Phone: (416) 364-1177
Official Website: Distillery District
Distillery District Reviews
Rated out of 5
An absolutely necessary stop on your trip to Toronto. We were able to walk here from St Lawrence market which wasn’t a difficult walk at all through some parks. I think we did not realize how big this district was, because we planned on staying probably around an hour, but we were probably there for 3+ hours on a Friday afternoon. Lots of cute stores and art galleries. Great food to check out as well, as well as live music and games in the summer. Definitely check it out!
Ethan - a week ago
Got off the hop on hop off bus here and did a quick stroll. Beautiful, quaint location with a lot of history, shopping, and eateries. Would be great to spend more time here. Very enjoyable place and well worth a visit. I understand that there are tours, brewery and distillery tastings. Unfortunately we did not have time.
Terry - 3 weeks ago
Amazing place to hang out with a piece of old and new architecture. Really loved the vibe of the place which is filled with amazing restaurants, pubs, activities and live music. This place has something for everyone.
My pub crawl to different restaurants for food and drinks was amazing. Really recommend for tourists to visit this place for its old charm and so many offerings.
Gaurav Aggarwal - 3 weeks ago
The Distillery District is a must-see gem in Old Toronto! A unique mix of history and modern life, with its beautifully preserved factory architecture transformed into stylish bars, cozy restaurants, art galleries, and cultural spaces. The urban spirit is alive here, and every corner feels full of old stories and charm. It’s also very convenient to reach by TTC bus or tramway. A perfect spot to stroll, enjoy events, and experience the creative vibe of the city!
Mr Tysr - 2 weeks ago
A great place for both tourists and local. Beautiful all around, any time of year. There are many cute boutiques as well as restaurants with patios. I like walking there on a sunny weekend morning, when there is not much crowd. It is also magical during Christmas season. Historical architecture along with beautiful decorations make the place feel unique and worth coming back.
Daria Kurovskaya - 2 months ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yonge-University-Spadina | King or St. Andrew Station | 1 Minute |
| Bloor-Danforth | Castle Frank Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Distillery District by TTC Subway
From King or St. Andrew Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina Line take the #514 Cherry streetcar east to Distillery Loop located next to the east entrance.
From Castle Frank Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line take the #65 Parliament bus south to Parliament at Front Street. The entrance is just over 1 block farther south on your left.
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