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
I visited the Distillery Winter Village recently, and it’s honestly one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit! The whole place feels magical with all the lights, decorations, and festive vibes.
What I really enjoyed:
• The ambiance is amazing—historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and everything lit up like a winter wonderland. It’s so cozy and perfect for photos.
• The food and drinks were a highlight. I tried the mulled wine (so good!) and some holiday treats. There’s also plenty of hot chocolate and other warm drinks if that’s more your thing.
• The little shops and stalls are great if you’re looking for unique gifts or handmade items. It’s like a mini European Christmas market.
Things to keep in mind:
It does get busy, especially on weekends, so try to go on a weekday or earlier in the evening if you can.
Overall, it’s such a fun experience, whether you’re out with friends, family, or even just wandering around on your own. Definitely worth checking out if you want to feel like you’re walking through a holiday movie set!
Eli Blogz - 5 months ago
It had just snowed the night before with some light snow the day we visited. Great shops to check out and the decor throughout was cool and extra beautiful with the fresh snow. Favorite shop was The Ordinary. Little Blue House had cute clothes for kids too. Nice area to just walk around and was very close to the St. Lawrence Market.
Charlene So - 2 months ago
Nice tourist attraction, easy to find parking during Friday and went thru many stores. The restaurants were touristy pricing and the menus seem pretty normal and straightforward. Few shops were pretty cool to walk thru.
Ty L - a month ago
If you visit one place while in TO, come here! Easily accessible via a street car along King St. Delicious food options including a GF Tart Shop, beautiful jewelry at Gemlet, the best Mexican and a fun sock shop and Jellycat in abundance. Such a cool spot!
Stella Peterson - a month ago
Great place to visit all year around. Galleries to food carts and shopping. Great to grab a coffee or a bite to eat enjoy a live band. Great to bring the kids down and learn some history of Toronto’s distillery district
Konstantinos Katsaris - 4 weeks 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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