Distillery Historic District
- Address:55 Mill Street, Toronto
- Hours:Mon - Wed 10am - 7pm, Thurs - Sat 10am - 8pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop, Live Music, Popular with Locals, Monument - Historical, Neighborhood, Winery
10:46 PM Sunday, May 27
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Toronto's Distillery Historic District comprises more than 40 heritage buildings and holds the largest collection of Victorian era industrial architecture in North America. Red brick is everywhere, including the streets themselves.
As you wander along the street in the Distillery Historic District, you’ll notice many of the buildings are occupied with unique boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, jewelery stores, cafés and coffeehouses. One of the more popular attractions is Mill Street Brewery, which creates such tasty beers as pilsner and stout – a perfect spot to stop and rest your feet. The upper floors of a number of buildings house artist studios and a variety of other creative businesses. Also here is the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, which hosts plays by the Soulpepper Theatre Company and George Brown College.
Throughout the year, the Distillery Historic District is the site of a number of festivals, including a blues festival, a jazz festival, and an outdoor art exhibition. Come Sundays in summer for the farmers' market.
Latest Reviews All Distillery Historic District Reviews »
I loved the funky revitalized distillery. I bought a cool artisan necklace in one of the shops, as well as some great chocolates. A definitely unique shopping mecca. Also plenty of places to grab a beer and soak in the atmosphere. Continue Reading »
This is a good trip and a perfect introduction to the sights of Toronto. The guides are very good with plenty of anecdotes and are very helpful in suggesting when and where to get off and when the next bus will be along. We got the 3 day ticket which gives loads of time for doing the sights. Casa Loma is a good stop and the CN tower is a must. The Distillery district and waterfront are also good stopping off spots. I think the company do a great job and that their staff are all helpful and knowledgeable. If you have time try their Niagara Falls day trip - it's great! Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Distillery Historic District sits just east of downtown Toronto, along the lakefront. You can get here by streetcar, subway, or bus. Allow yourself an afternoon to explore the area, ducking in and out of the shops, and maybe have a pint at Mill Street Brewery.
