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Distillery Historic District, Toronto

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Once home to the British Empire's biggest producer of spirits, Distillery Historic District now represents one of Toronto's top tourist hubs, packed with shops and bars housed inside preserved Victorian-era buildings. This ten-street quarter contains dozens of old warehouses converted into modern art galleries, artist workshops, trendy eateries, and upscale boutiques. A popular gathering place for both tourists and locals, the neighborhood is especially crowded on weekends, when newlyweds come to pose in front of the area's iconic redbrick buildings. Browse the website for upcoming events, which include live jazz performances, food festivals, and art exhibits. Distillery Historic District is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , world travel planner Edition.

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FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto

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FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs

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FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto

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FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR 50-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour 50-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

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FROM $174 BOOK WITH VIATOR 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto

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FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

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FROM $183 BOOK WITH VIATOR Luxury Small-Group Toronto City Tour Luxury Small-Group Toronto City Tour

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FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Bicycle Tour - Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery Guided Bicycle Tour - Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery

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FROM $260 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Private Tour of Toronto with Pick Up Half-Day Private Tour of Toronto with Pick Up

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FROM $78 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scenic Toronto Night Tour with Boat Ride Scenic Toronto Night Tour with Boat Ride

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FROM $133 BOOK WITH VIATOR Downtown Toronto Layover Private Tour Downtown Toronto Layover Private Tour

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4.6

By Andrea O

Highly recommend the walking guided tour! Nicole, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! She brought us indoors a few times so we could warm up! At the end, we were given a delicious...

Highly recommend the walking guided tour! Nicole, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! She brought us indoors a few times so we could warm up! At the end, we were given a delicious... more »
By AndresBlancoJr

Went to the distillery district to have lunch after a busy morning exploring Toronto's downtown. The buildings and surroundings had been beautifully restored. There are many eateries and shops so...

Went to the distillery district to have lunch after a busy morning exploring Toronto's downtown. The buildings and surroundings had been beautifully restored. There are many eateries and shops so... more »
By John K

The buildings and the shops are great. An area where you should spend some time and easy to get to by tram from downtown. Had some great chocolate and selection of spirits. The area has been...

The buildings and the shops are great. An area where you should spend some time and easy to get to by tram from downtown. Had some great chocolate and selection of spirits. The area has been... more »

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By Priyanka Garg

Nice and lively outdoors, many bars and restaurants concentrated in this area. Clothing and decor shops too( there’s also a candle store). Steep but interesting and great food and drinks. Lights and sculptures outdoors lend it more charm and appeal. Lively place to even go for a late evening stroll; we went on Christmas Day when everywhere else would be shut but this place still had crowds and a festive environment despite the closed stores and eateries. Great place to take pictures too

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By ashwini kapse

I have visited this place recently(Dec) It really decorated very beautiful and the Christmas lights and the big decorated tree looks beautiful All the inside stores are open, open food counters are there. so many places inside to take photos. Love lock where you name your loved one and lock it there Its great to visit although its not so fun but I think this winter and holiday season makes it like wonderland They have some tickets as of now like on Tuesday to Thursday its free to all Friday to Sunday its free till 4pm. 4pm onwards you need ticket to enter. You can book ticket online Monday it is closed

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By Stephen Nurdin

This place was recommended to us as part of our visit to Toronto. And I have to say it did not disappoint. It was a little bit quiet due to Covid but there is a great selection of fantastic bars and restaurants. The whole place looks amazing and feels special to walk around.

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By Cruise Ship Life

When I was browsing pictures of this area in Google, it looked exciting. In fact - it was pretty, but nothing wow. Nice area to spend a time with family, even though we had a horrible experience in a restaurant which I have already shared my feedback about. My advise - visit this area before New Year and during evening time - it becomes really lovely when it's dark.

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By Ash Lamba

I visited the district for the winter village festival 2021. Fell in love with the place and the lighting. The Christmas Tree looked so beautiful. I also loved the market. I bought some amazing stuff from the village market., it felt so good visiting the place after the pandemic.

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