Distillery District

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!

This is a fun, historical area of Toronto that houses many shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars and more. We stopped at one of the bars, got a few beers and something to eat. There were so many choices, it's really meant to cater many different tastes and likes. Most of the places to eat or drink have patios, which is a great advantage during the warm summer nights in Toronto. While we were walking around we saw a Country Music festival going on...with people doing line dancing while others were just enjoying open air concerts. Great place to stroll around.

*post same review to other distillery page* This place was cute and extremely quite, which lets me know I went at the wrong time. It was the opposite of everything I was told - vibrant and bustling. So, that's on me for going during the day (early afternoon) versus evening/night time. It was like a ghost town when I arrived, almost eerie but peaceful at the same time, if that makes sense. Shops and stores were open, but they looked closed. I loved the artsy vibe and actual art scattered throughout the walkways. I can imagine how the area would come alive with more people and activities, etc. Next time I am in Toronto, it's at the top of my list to go back!!! And of course, update my review.

Very historic and charming place to visit in Downtown. Lots of art and shops to visit and during the summer you can even have performances out. Don't go on a time crunch because you definitely would want to stay around to see and explore it all.

Cool spot with a lot of shops and activities. We went around the holidays and they had an entire Christmas market. You had to pay and entrance fee for the market but it looks like you can access the main shops during non-holiday times but I'm not 100% sure how that or parking works. (We took a Lyft)

I don't get to come down here often, so I really enjoy it when I do. I've been here to have brunch, walk around, and attend events like the Christmas Market (Winter Village). I've always taken the TTC to avoid the hassle of finding parking. I'm not sure how many parking spots there are there or around the area, but I've heard that when there's an event, parking is very hard to find. Part of the charm of the distillery district is the old-world feel of the buildings. It's such a contrast to the rest of the city, with all the concrete and glass skyscrapers. Beware of the cobblestone streets when it rains. There are a lot of puddles!

The distillery is a cool place with lots of restaurants and also cool photo areas. I went here on a Tuesday around 5:36pm after visiting Edwards Garden, stayed there for about 3 hours because of the restaurants, and left when it was dark with everything lit up. I like how many photo ops there are over there! For example, they have the "LOVE" lock sign and also a big, red heart shaped arch! They also have the other cool arches and big clocks too! I'd recommend this place! There's lots of restaurants here, great place for photo ops, and also has a bunch of tables outside if you decide to bring food to eat there.

If there was a polar opposite of Kensington Market in Toronto, it would be the Distillery District. A former industrial sector that's been "gentrified" to house touristy shops (e.g., candles, candies, brew pubs, art galleries, etc.), the area feels clean, safe & alive. Shops & eats here are also a bit pricey so lose a star. Parking is plentiful in nearby lots. The largest store and why we were drawn to this District was the design store: Bergo. It's one of those upscale kitschy stores where you'll find unique European-designed items at truly elevated prices. You will find one-of-a-kind gifts but you'll pay accordingly. Basically, a nice place to window shop, grab a coffee drink, and kill an hour or two entertaining yourself or out-of-town visitors.

Nice open air market-type place to walk around! So much street art, shops, restaurants, cafes, little eateries to explore. You can definitely spend a few hours walking around. I'm not sure if this is always...but there was some live entertainment on a Friday early afternoon. There is a variety of different restaurants..something for everyone! From tacos to oysters to pizza. Also a few public bathrooms are available if needed. Definitely something to check out if you have some time!

I thought that I had written a review for the Distillery District. I guess not... haha! My rating is 3.5 stars. I'll round up. I was here for the Christmas market back in 2018 with a couple of friends. I recommend coming here before Christmas to get into the holiday spirit. I'm not necessarily talking about booze, although there are some places here where you can indulge in alcoholic drinks. I find that this area is great for tourists. My cousin and his wife from Hong Kong came here in September two years ago. They loved posting in front of the heart. They liked shopping and eating here, too. I got a hot chocolate at Balzac's practically immediately after I had parked my car. It was yummy, but was just under $6. Bring money because you'll be spending quite a bit in this area. Parking requires payment. It also gets busy. I was fortunate to have parked at around 11 am on a Saturday and nabbed one of the last few spots. I like the food here, from spiralled spuds on sticks, to donuts, you can get grab-and-eat items from various vendors. We didn't do well finding a place to have lunch here. We were on the waiting list for Mill Street Brewery and the wait was 1.5 hours. We ended up driving over to a nearby pub, which worked out well. I liked the bakery and the various vendors. There were a lot of gift ideas. I am happy that Peace Collective has moved into this area. I have been supporting this business online since 2020. I have yet to set foot in its physical store, but this location is a lot closer than its previous one. There's hope! I should try dropping by in the summertime, during off-peak hours. Perhaps I'll have better luck dining here. I do feel like prices are higher here because it's a touristy area. I did find out that you can't take your alcohol out of this area. I had to chug my Mill St. beer before I left the area. I don't know if that's a Christmas market rule or a grand rule. It's worth dropping by if you've never been or if you drop by once in a blue moon. I don't think that it's worth the money coming here regularly, other than to get Instagram-worthy photos, and satisfy your bakery and artisan needs. (458)

This place always has a great vibe. Coming on a monday evening there was lots of parking available. There were shops, outdoor entertainment and eateries all around. The decor is always quaint and overall a fun place to visit. We had a quick and delicious meal at the mexican place then went to an event at the illuminarium.

I've visited during all season but this review is strictly for the Christmas Market. Tips at the end. Came by over the weekend around 3pm. It was fairly packed. I entered through the gates near the big heart. Upon entry you are welcomed by various aromas (churros, empanadas, etc). McCain was present offering free samples of their new Veggies. Short walk over we had empanadas (halal options) 3 for $15, they were fairly small in size. The line up to get churro was long but don't worry multiple food stalls as you walk further.. They had so many stations, mini pancakes ($20 for 18), waffles, Jamaican Patties, hot chocolates, bars with outdoor patio style seating with a fire place. All stores, galleries, restaurants were open. By the time it was 4:00pm it was very crowded. The line up to get flavoured hot children's at Balzacs was probably around 25/30 mins. Most restaurants had line up and wait times. The twinkle lights and the big door tree was beautiful. I have been previous years and this years Tree was grand. Was lovely to carol singers, they did a wonderful job. There were elves walking around engaging with children. Overall, we were there for roughly 2 1/2 hours. There was plenty to see and try. Like most markets, prices were a little steep especially if you try multiple things. Plenty of photos opportunities but very crowded. Tips: Weekdays it's typically less busy especially before 4pm On the weekend arrive before 4 or else ticket ranges from $15-$30 for entry. Enter through the gates at Parliment (less busy) Brings those gloves/hats, it's almost a wind tunnel and can get chilly Parking is $25+ it's also limited so parking can be hard to find.

This place is a cool hidden gem that isn't so hidden as there are loads of people here. When you drive in the parking, it seems like this place is just a big old distillery building but once you pay for parking and walk in the place, boom, it hits ya that this place is happening and unique. You can say it's a hipster place? Something cool and modern and somewhere to eat, chill, and listen to music. Seating - on the main row, there are red, blue, and white environmentally unfriendly plastic inflatable sofas. Very cool but Greenpeace will turn over its grave for all the petrol based inflatables strewn, about100 or more! But if you look beyond tree hugger bits, this place is pretty cool and chillax. Music playing, people hanging and enjoying music and chit chatting. Food - there are some distilled spirits, Mexican food, seafood, pot pies, and other food places. There are a lot of shops here as well Verdict - a must place to go when here in downtown Toronto

I don't know if it was the time of day (evening) or time of year (April) but everything was closed and it felt very deserted. We were hoping to ramble around to a few places for bites and drinks but this isn't really that kind of place. Luckily I'd picked a spot for dinner and they were open. Otherwise this feels like any other open air mall in a more historic setting. I'd skip it and head to Yorkville or Dundas and Ossington or one of the other truly bustling restaurant districts in the city.

Yelp Review 2023 #72: A must-visit if you're in Toronto especially in December. It's a nice area that has 47 old brick Victorian industrial buildings (collectively known as Gooderham & Worts Distillery) housing different shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars. There are sculptures sprinkled here and there. You can easily get here via tram. When I went here in December, it was snowing, there was a huge beautiful Christmas tree sponsored by Christian Dior, and a Christmas market. Some stalls were selling mulled wine - what's a snowy Christmas market without mulled wine? Visit Balzac's and have a nice cup of coffee - waaaaay better than Tim Hortons. There's a cute doggie boutique, Sniffany & Co where you can buy clothes, collars, food/ water bowls, treats, etc. for your pup(s). They have events every month or so. You can bring your family, friends, your dog, yourself. If you are driving here, do know you have to pay for parking.

Beautiful cobbled stoned streets and historic grounds where restaurants, shops and art coexist. Definately worth a visit when in Toronto!

Our next family Toronto adventure take us to The Distillery Historic District with a category of 4.6 and more than 19,893 reviews, this is incredible insane in christmas time. What was the largest and oldest whiskey textile factory in Canada is now one of the most visited destinations by tourists. Between restaurants, souvenir shops and art galleries, visitors enjoy every visit to this place. The Christmas Village is like a dream, you can feel the sensation of North Pole and people can here to celebrate this time of the year in family or with friends. Food, drinks, games, Santa with the elfs and more activities for the whole family. High recommend if you visiting Toronto.

My wife and I decided to go to Distillery District on 17 November 2022, the day when the Distillery District Winter Village opened, to see the tree lighting ceremony. When we arrived, we were greeted by a few friendly elves, followed by a long line of individuals who were also there to see the tree lighting ceremony. Unfortunately for us, we arrived right around 6PM, when the ceremony was about to commence, and missed the grand tree lighting due to the amount of people in front of us. After about 30 minutes, we finally made it to the front of the pack and took a few glamorous selfies by the Christmas tree (which was HUGE) and explored the Christmas market. The entire vibe felt very cozy and we were super happy that we made the decision to go visit. Unfortunately, after 4PM on weekends, entry costs $11+tax/person, which I personally think is a little too expensive for what it is.

This is my second time visiting this charming historical district. We all enjoyed it very much. It's a nice open area to walk around with little shops that sell unique stuff, decent selection of good snacks , drinks , coffee and restaurants. Plenty of Instragram worthy backdrops. We tried gelato from SOMA, it was excellent. We travelled with 3 kids so we only had poutine and pizza but they were also very good as well. Would love to go back to try the fancier restaurants. Would definitely go back again next time we are in town.

Stopped here while in Toronto thinking we could get a nice bang for our buck in attraction and shopping options. There are several distillery type places, a couple of food offerings, etc. but the whole place seems disjointed. Yes, there are shops but the majority of the ones we went into were simply just so we could say we were shopping. Don't get me wrong the place looks great, love the repurposing of the district and think it looks great - just was little substance to it. Bathrooms were nice - er.. washrooms. Utilized those while visiting. Again - loved the look - think the idea is great but needs more shopping options.

A historic place in Toronto that has every year a Christmas Market of fun food & festival for everyone to enjoy in the holidays

We have enjoyed the Christmas market every year since the beginning. but usually attend during the free time. We didn't mind the years we paid $5 or $10 because we were a few minutes late. The market was a solid 3 or 4 rating. This year we were a few minutes late. We are boomers, but not seniors yet. We could only pay using a scan and code, it was $15 each, then the service fee and tax. Over $40 just to get in. My husband and I didn't think we wanted to spend $40 getting in, $12 for a hot chocolate, $30 on a grilled cheese etc like other years. The food is not cheap, very good, worth the cost, but pricy. It was really sad because 3 young woman were next to us, they looked like students, they had some cash, were trying to pool their money until they realized no cash was accepted, another older couple couldn't get Wifi to buy tickets and another couple stated arguing about the entry cost etc. we were all 3 minutes late on an overcrowded bus. The ladies at the gate tried to be very helpful, they were really nice, one admitted the tickets on line only were a problem and many people were getting frustrated by it. It was just a really sad experience seeing the other people who wanted to attend not get in. I got frustrated trying to buy tickets, my husband got all pissy not being able to pay it forward and give the 3 students $10 so they could enter. We took another bus to union station, went to a nice restaurant so the night wasn't a total waste and then home. The Christmas Market was something we have always enjoyed in the past, but We decided we have been priced out of the event and it's maybe best to move onto looking forward to and attend something else. All that being said, it's always been beautiful inside. Loved talking to the artists. It's fantastic and if you have the disposable income. The lights are beautiful at night.

The Distillery is a cool spot to hang out most times of the year. There are a couple of outdoor patio's to enjoy pretty much all year as they have the heated outdoor heaters! There's something for pretty much everyone! Best times to visit are during the week! Especially since half the time, Mill st is usually closed to parking for either construction or a movie shoot! Parking is a headache, anywhere downtown for that matter!

We visited the Distillery District during Canada Day long weekend :) It was buzzling with people (and lots of doggos!); overall, still an enjoyable stroll. I usually recommend going on a weekday when it is less busy; but what the heck, the weather was crazy good lol. The ICFF's 2022 Lavazza IncluCity Festival is currently on until mid July 2022. There is a giant outdoor screen for viewing movies (buy tickets online), where you get to sit on cute red and white couches in the middle of plaza. I've never seen Distillery District this busy since the Christmas Market in the winter! What I love about the Distillery District is that there are many unique restaurants, dessert cafes, clothing stores, mini container shops to explore! Our itinerary for the afternoon: - Shopped at BERGO for some home decors - Enjoyed a soy meat tikki masala pie at Sweetie Pie - Devoured a G&W Scotch butter tart from Gluten-Free Butter Tarts - Tackled a flight of 6 sake samplers at Izumi Ontario Sake Bar - Double scoops of ice cream at Scooped - Admired the 6ix Art Outdoor Exhibit (Jun 27-Jul 14) ** There is GreenP parking + underground parking behind Distillery District; you enter from Parliament Street.

There was a brick loose on the brick seating when you enter and I got up and it fell on the back of my leg and IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR I WILL SUE!!

Such a cool area, events on weekend, live band, great restaurants and shops. So great to see the historically use of this area as a distillery with old pictures of what each building looked like previously and now to see what it has become through it redevelopment.

We came here to visit the Distillery District. I love the brick buildings here. There are lots of food options and craft brewery in the area. Everything seems to be on the pricier end here. This is a tourist attraction area. They do have events happening in the area once in awhile or during certain time in the year. For example Christmas. We came here for the sausage rolls from Brick Street Bakery.

My girlfriends and I have made coming here a tradition since 2019. While a small tradition it started bc I had just move to Toronto from the US to marry my long time sweetheart, and we wanted to find something amazing and special for the holidays. Every year until this year has been fantastic. 5 stars. This year however they switched things on us. The entrance was switched with a long queue which wasn't too bad, but it placed us in unfamiliar territory and the "security" guards or line people were not very nice in their demeanour or how they were asking people to get into line. We were okay but how they were talking to some families were a bit ridiculous yelling at parties to break them up bc of the line, holding people back but yelling at them to stay back - no one was fighting them, they were just constantly yelling. Then on our way out to find an Uber - we wound up where we entered. We called an Uber and were waiting g and the security then yelled at us for calling an Uber there saying they shouldn't be picking us up there. I said well we didn't know and the Uber is already on its way and I said where is the Uber pick up now? And she rudely responded it's on your Uber map. I said sorry we aren't really in this area I'm a bit turned around can you help me find it? And she said, no and then kept huffing and puffing about the Uber pick up. The market was okay this year, but it made us question why we buy tickets to feel like we are in the wrong no matter if we are just trying to go where we need to go. None of us fought them, but tried to ask for help and direction where to go and it was super rude. I think if the market has sign posts that say where ride share pick up are located would be helpful, and maybe some nicer people at the entrance. Customer service is part of the experience and bc of lack of customer service this year it wasn't as magical.

Distillery is nice, especially in winter near the Christmas markets. Lots of stalls and things to do. I would recommend going on a weekday before sundown for warmth, free access, and less crowds. In the summer months distillery is equally nice to stroll around. Lots of restaurants and shops. Perfect for a date or get together with friends.

Very cool and hipster area to go on dates, catch up with friends, or just hangout. I didn't know there was a place like this until I was searching up places to visit in Toronto since it was my first time in the city back in August but glad I found this place. There's tons of small boutique shops and cafes all throughout The Distillery District and it's unique to see how they're all so different from one another. I would've loved an option to see inside the old distillery but I know that most of it has been converted to these shops. Do yourself a favor and come check this place out if you're ever in the area because it's worth visiting by yourself or with friends/family. Some of the photos that I've added are from various shops throughout and I didn't get a chance to catch the names of the shops so I compiled them all in this review.

Great place to walk around and hangout. We couldnt find parking though which was such a struggle. I wish they had a parking garage. We found a street parking which was like 5 or more blocks away from here.

Cute area when visiting to check out. Lots of different restaurants and shops to pick from. Went on a Saturday night and some of the spots close kinda early surprisingly. It had a good amount of people, but not overly packed which was nice.

My wife's favorite location in Toronto. They were having a movie festival while we were there, so inflatable sofas were positioned and people had headphones to watch the movie(s) that were showing in different locations. Wish we had been able to go during the daytime when more places were open, but it has a very nice vibe.

Food in the winter village is ridiculously overpriced. Small burger costs $12, bigger burger with two patties $16; small cup of fries $9, same size poutine $12, poutine with smoked meat or chicken braised in wine $15. For dessert a small tart is around $5. There are great cookies in Sweetie Pie for $3. Now add 30 to 70 cents to every price, and tax. If you want to buy something small for you and your date, you have to spend around $30. Free to enter only before 4pm, after it costs $15 to get in. Kids under 9 are allowed to come in for free, but this is written in tiny print when you buy tickets online, so people end up paying for kids. We are explicitly told by our supervisors that we should never say the word 'refund' and that we never give refunds. We advise visitors to email the staff to see if they can do something, knowing full well that they will achieve nothing. Winter Village is tiny, takes about half an hour to walk through. There is no actual entertainment, only lights, a big Christmas tree that is poorly decorated. A few security guards are curt and plain rude. I have seen multiple times as they yell at visitors to not stand around in the bike lane (in the winter, as people are taking a look what is inside this great attraction). They brush of simple questions by customers and redirect them to someone else. Not all security guards like that, some are genuinely helpful and kind, and it is only a few that are obnoxious and on a power-trip that ruin the image. Working here as a Gatekeeper I can attest that the environment is toxic and I advise people to think twice before working here unless they want to act like a servile yap dog. A supervisor, Carmen Ulled, made a big deal about me letting people in through the convenient bigger gates through which people exit instead of making them walk around to the smaller barricaded entrance. There was no people who were exiting anyway. Before work I have seen multiple times as Carmen and another supervisor, Kristen, literally yell at colleagues who are a few minutes late. They threatened them that if they will be late again they will have to have to talk, and maybe they will find their shifts taken away or they will no longer be working here at all. I am for punctuality but it is unacceptable to treat colleagues in such a demeaning manner, on multiple occasions, and with no hint of shame. Carmen puts up a show of being nice and approachable but it is easy to see she does not care about workers and acts domineeringly the second you make a small mistake. I had an incident at work where I was yelled at and intimidated by one of the security guards who is a good four to five inches taller than me for picking up his beer in a paper bag which I though was just trash. He for could not understand that there was now way for me to know that this paper bag on the floor was his. I don't understand why this has to happen. Did he think I was going to drink his beer? Just say, hey, that's actually mine, and I would have understood. I put the bag down because I realized he is too thickheaded to understand anything. Next day I see that my shifts have been taken away and Carmen's email where she is blaming me for the exchange. She never asked my side of the story, and never told what exactly I did wrong, or why my shifts were taken. It was the same vague nonsense like always, "inadequate performance" and "you have to do better next time" and so on. I decided to email the Human Resources manager, Andrea Sutherland, to explain her the whole situation, which is atrocious. I hoped that she can help and solicit an apology from the security guard and discipline Carmen. It took Andrea three days to look into it and she did absolutely nothing, in fact she fired me. I guess that is how workplace harassment is resolved by the Distillery Restaurant Corp. She did not acknowledge anything I brought up and again vaguely dismissed me for not being right for this job. This is a place of predatory corporate capitalism with all the accompanying characteristics. European Christmas markets are free, here you pay to walk around. :)

I came by this place with my boyfriend during the day before going to Pink Sweat's concert. It was my first time visiting! I was so happy and excited. We walked around and took some pictures. It was really windy and cold though. We also went inside this art museum, which is so cool. The christmas tree was huge but it was pretty. Everything was so nice, even though it's in Toronto - it felt like visiting a small village somewhere else. It was such a fun sight-seeing. It's alot more beautiful during the night time as the decorations light up! Would suggest visiting this area sometime if you love village-like environment and christmas season!

Very nice area to visit when you have some downtime. Lots of food and shops! Would recommend going on a weekend and when there's nicer weather- we went on a rainy weekday and a lot of places were closed.

It's so sad to see that due to COVID-19, we're not having the fun and amazing Christmas Market in Distillery District. But still, no holiday season can go without spending some time here and see the decorations. And definitely, supporting the local businesses.

A fun and unique addition to Toronto that basically is a small remnant of history brought back to present day. I was looking to kill time in Toronto and a local suggested The Distillery District, which I had not heard of when doing my initial research. The actual district itself is a decent stroll on foot from downtown, but if the weather permits, well worth it. The actual district itself is not too large, but can get very crowded during warm weather months. Mostly consisting of craft stores, restaurants, brewery, and a distillery (Go figure), it offers something for everyone. Various times of the years you can find a few festivals happening, but sadly I was not there during such (Apparently the light fest is pretty awesome). I honestly window shopped and stopped by the distillery for a tasting, but if you have time definitely spend at least a few hours at the least here, well worth it!

What's not to like if this tourist area has received a designation as a world heritage site? There are plenty of venues surrounding a backdrop of cobblestone streets and 19th century buildings. The real bonus unlike many Toronto Ontario attractions is that it's pedestrian-only! Pick a restaurant or bar and start enjoying the surroundings or just venture here to sample the many staged performances (pre and post COVID-19) lockdowns. Toronto P street parking availability is good if your are one of the fortunate vehicle owners to find a spot.

Beautiful place this time of year. If you go during the day it's free. Otherwise you must purchase tickets in advance.

There's certainly nothing discernibly wrong about this historic area where once functioned the world's largest whiskey distillery. Now forty-plus heritage buildings populate a thirteen-acre urban area lined with brick-paved pedestrian-only lanes barring those irritating scooters. Yet, there's something pre-packaged-feeling about it. Jamie W. and I both felt it the evening we arrived in Toronto and strolled over there. As we expected, there were crowded brewpub restaurants, contemporary art galleries, artisan boutiques, specialty retail stores, and lots of public art positioned for typical Instagram moments (photo: http://bit.ly/2ZblT2J). Feel free to visit as all the online city guides will tell you to go. For us, it was one and done. Ironically I'll be coming back to Toronto for work later this year. Something tells me I'll be back. Sigh. RELATED - Traveling to Toronto? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2LETSfV

I haven't been inside any stores/restaurants in the Distillery District, but came here 3x already. Went today to see the TLF (Toronto Light Fest). First time and I loved how a few of them were interactive. There were explanations on some that I saw, maybe I didn't see the others. It was 6 degrees outside but the wind was so cold! I couldn't enjoy it too much because I started getting a brain freeze from the cold. I live in Canada but I don't go out for too long in the winter. Nevertheless it was a lot of fun and I got to see all the lights that they presented. Next time I'll be going in one of the restaurants for sure. My only advice is - If you decide to come here in the winter, DRESS WARM!

Lots to do here! Did not get a chance to stay too long because I was just visiting shortly but this place has cute old industrial town or London vibes to me. I went to the Spirit of York distillery for drinks and just walking around and into shops around the area. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I would come back again with a few friends for dinner and drinks! Huge area so keep walking because it gets better!

Nice place to visit especially there were some nice restaurants, French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Mexican etc. Will go back often

Went to the event space, 28 Distillery Lane for a TIFF Staff party. Lovely, rough hewn space, filled with historical industrial architectural features and moodiness. Very large ceilings and spacious venue. Really nice. And good location, within the community and vibe of the already bustling area. And close by amenities are a bonus with the Green P Parking adjacent to the venue space.

We came across the DD after hitting up St Lawrence Market District. Great find. We found the best sauces and dipping oils and gourmet items to bring home. Lots of fun signs to get pics with - PEACE and LOVE. Honestly, my fav part on this sunny Saturday was getting pics of us in the district hanging out. We were celebrating my best friend's birthday and we were all about making memories. I know YELP, I have to do a MUCH better job sharing pics in the future....I need help with that and will try to do a better job. That being said, this is what 50 looks like - a hot blonde!

This is a great place for a stroll anytime of day! Especially now with the huge Christmas tree and decor around its a good time with friends, family and kids. Grab a coffee / snack and have an afternoon in Distillery. Lots of tables to sit and grab food and plenty of parking lots in the area.

A short trolley ride from downtown Toronto will have you walking around the Distillery District. It's a very hipster place with a coffee shop around each corner. They have different boutiques and shops dotted around the district. I walked into a small decor shop and looked around for a bit. They had some cool knock knacks. I walked around for a while and found myself in a distillery. Perfect! The place they got their name from! The distillery was wonderful! I went in and tried a few lovely local drinks here. Everything here was made locally and packed a nice punch! The trolley all day pass is only around $10 USD all day, so there's no reason not to come by this area! There's plenty to do here. Well worth a day trip outside of the downtown area!

Walking among the Victorian Industrial buildings you are transported to a different era with all the brick structures and cobblestone paths: a lovely place to tour. Designated as a national historic site - "Our vision was to combine the romance and relaxing atmosphere of European walking and patio districts with the hip, cool dynamic of an area like New York City's SoHo or Chelsea, where creative minds get together and you feel as if anything could happen." - website Many interesting shops: specialty chocolates, art galleries and studios, and restaurants with the cutests patios. Great place for photo ops during the day with various sculptures like the War of the Worlds size spider, a fantastical beast, a heart arch and the Love lock fence. At night there's twinkling lights illuminating the walkways and patios of the different restaurants. Host to a number of events: plays, weekly Sunday market, Music City Summer Series, Oktoberfest, Toronto Light Festival, Doors Open, and Vocal Arts Festival. Definitely a destination spot for tourists and Toronto residents alike.