The Distillery Historic District
btwn Front, Cherry, Gardiner & Parliament
Toronto, ON
M5A 3C4
(416) 364-1177
Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
(
47 reviews)
Hours: Sun 11am-6pm;
Mon-Wed 10am-7pm;
Thu-Sat 10am-8pm
Status: Open
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Description
Part of an industrial stronghold that included distilling, milling, cattle-feeding, railway interests, retail stores and more, this historic site sitting on 13 acres is one of the best preserved groups of 19th century industrial buildings in the country. Found in the Studio District of Toronto's lower East End, this complex includes a brick-paved street, flanked by larger and more elaborate...
by wcitiesca
on July 30, 2011 from wcitiesca
Editorial Reviews
This was once the home of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, Canada's largest distilling company in the 19th century. The 45-building complex is an outstanding example of industrial design from the Victorian age. In 2003, it was reinvented as the Distillery District, which includes galleries, restaurants, and shops. The district also houses several performing-arts venues, including the Case...
Rated 5 stars by frommersca
on June 17, 2012 from frommersca
This was home to the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, founded in 1832 and once Canada's largest distilling company. In 2003, this 45-building complex (empty save the film crews that used it as a set) was reinvented as an historic district with galleries and cafes inhabiting the 19th century buildings. A miller named James Worts, who immigrated from Scotland in 1831, built the first building on...
Rated 5 stars by frommersca
on June 17, 2012 from frommersca