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Distillery Historic District

55 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario MSA 3C4, Canada
416 364 1177
Ranked #19 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.0 of 5 stars 299 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Activities: Biking, Drinking, Group tours/walking tour, Nightlife, Shopping, Antiques, Dining, Group tours/helicopter tour, Motorcycling, Running, Walking, City walk sightseeing, Getting married, Hiking, People-watching, Viewing wildlife
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Owner description: The Distillery District is an internationally acclaimed village of brick-lined streets and dozens of vibrantly restored Victorian Industrial...... more » Owner description: The Distillery District is an internationally acclaimed village of brick-lined streets and dozens of vibrantly restored Victorian Industrial buildings. It’s one of Ontario’s hottest tourist attractions and home to live theatres, galleries, fashion, design and jewelry boutiques, unique cafes and award-winning restaurants. It’s all completely closed to traffic and just a few minutes walk from downtown Toronto. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Love strolling through here and having a nice cup of tea at Balzacs More

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See 3 more reviews by OntheRun5 for Toronto
Minden, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

What was once the entry port for Toronto then a huge distillery made famous by people smuggling Canadian whiskey into the US during prohibition. Has great theatre (Soulpepper), restaurants and galleries. For the family. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

restaurants, nice aptio dining for quick breakfast.. few artifacts unusual designed chairs shaped like faces at the back of the restaurants More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice atmosphere when walking down the cobble stone roads. Cool patios set up in front of the bars and cafes. I had a good meal at Mill st. Brewers. The beer is made in the premises and tastes fantastic. Great spot for stroll on a pleasant spring nite. More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The elements of the District are better than the sum of its parts. I really like Balzacs Coffee there, and the Segway tours are pretty cool. I would advise going out of your way to try them. There are a number of little shops and some good bakeries and restaurants. Nice place to stroll. But you will probably find after... More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Distillery is a great go-to when you want to have a lovely Toronto excursion. Excellent food and drinks, great galleries - check out the Cultural Centre for the Deaf - and unique boutique shopping. It also has a fantastic history. More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I try to attend the summer music events and the Old fashion Christmas this historic district holds. With no cars allowed, it makes for a really enjoyable day in special event beer gardens to enjoy free music and plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and art shops. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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My husband and I were looking for something to do on Queen's Day and since most everything else was closed we found ourselves making our way to the Distillery District. It was a beautiful walk and even more beautiful setting when we arrived. Tents were set up on every corner of the courtyard and walkways with merchants selling their trades.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great area for tourists and locals alike to visit - grab a coffee at Balzacs at the south end of the Disyillery, then check out SOMA for some delicious but outrageously priced chocolate, the. Walk around the galleries and check out the cool industrial designs. Give yourself a couple of hours to check out the sites and then be sure... More

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Toronto
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

One of the best historic porperties located right in the heart of Toronto. Whether you want to catch a game on a big screen , or just enjoy great local and imported beers, then this is the place with an atmosphere at no extra charge, It wreaks of history! You can not get a bad meal there. It's a waiter's... More

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