Distillery District

Overview

The Distillery District is a pedestrian-only arts and entertainment district in beautifully restored Victorian industrial buildings — 40+ heritage structures housing galleries, boutiques, theatres, and craft breweries.

Highlights

• Victorian Architecture: The largest and best-preserved collection of Victorian industrial architecture in North America.
• Galleries & Studios: Contemporary art galleries and artist studios throughout.
• Craft Breweries: Several microbreweries and distilleries operating in the historic buildings.

History

The Gooderham and Worts Distillery (1832) was once the world's largest distillery. The 13-acre site was converted into a mixed-use arts district in 2003, retaining its cobblestone streets and heritage buildings.

Visitor Tips

• Winter Market: The Christmas market (November-December) is Toronto's most popular holiday event.
• Photo-Friendly: The industrial-chic streets are extremely photogenic.
• Duration: 1.5 hours.