Distillery Historic District

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Mon - Wed 10am - 7pm, Thurs - Sat 10am - 8pm, Sun 11am - 6pm

55 Mill Street, Toronto, M5A 3C4

Ways to visit Distillery Historic District

Toronto’s Distillery Historic District is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural quarters. You can explore it during a walking tour or a Segway tour, with guides chronicling the evolution of the neighborhood from a manufacturing powerhouse for Canada’s largest distillery to a hip heritage district. Many tours include tastings from local and artisan producers, including the award-winning Mill Street Brewery.

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Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

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HK$144.50 per adult

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Great informative tour

Very informative and interesting tour. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family and not only to Toronto visitors, but also to locals.

Frank_G, Apr 2023

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Sarah was awesome and...

Jason_J, Apr 2023

Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

Sarah was awesome and made our night. Would recommend to all my friends. She was very knowledgeable and added flare to the stories

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Emma_H, Jan 2023

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

We had a great evening on our distillery tour with Eric! He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend !

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Chris_F, Jan 2023

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

Excellent tour. Very informative. David’s explanations were very informative. Would have given 6 stars if a tasting had been included; a distillery tour needs a tasting to be authentic.

Fantastic must do tour!

Rachel_W, May 2022

Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

Irene was a fantastic tour guide! She did an amazing job projecting her voice so we could all hear her; she was cognizant of maintaining social distancing; and she even offered to pause/stop while walking if any of us wanted pictures around the Distillery District. And the stories were super spooky and the history we learned was great! Fabulous tour that I would most definitely recommend.

Great covid-friendly family activity

Erin_D, Oct 2020

30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto

It was a great tour!!! It was a fun COVID-friendly activity for us and the kids. The Segways were easy to manage and fun to ride. We even learned a few things from our very friendly tour guide, Nicole. Highly recommended.

Money well spent.

MARGARET_B, Oct 2022

50-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

Excellent narrative of the history of the Distillery Area. Segway even better !! Easy to find weather not bad !

Fact and fun perfect Combo!

Nicole_B, Nov 2022

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

Very knowledgeable guide who also welcomed input from guests. Perfect combo of fact and fun! Lovely historical district to visit!

Thank you

Richard_B, Aug 2022

50-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and patience. They were even able to accommodate our late arrival due to a cancelled next tour. Went over and beyond.

A great start to vacation

Maurice_B, Aug 2022

30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto

My family and I visited Toronto for a birthday celebration from 7/28/22-08/01/22. On 7/28, I booked the tour. Miriam was our guide and she was extremely professional as well as a history buff. She was very knowledgeable. I must had mentioned that I was celebrating a birthday and she gave me a departing gift. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Great Story Telling

SANDRA_M, Oct 2022

Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

Our guide , Cole was an excellent story-teller and built up suspense throughout the tour. Walking from location to location was a great way to experience the stories. I have already recommended the tour to a friend and we look forward to checking out other ghost tours in the city that Cole mentioned.

History & Today

Teresa_S, Oct 2022

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

Guide had lots of details on the history of the site and colorful stories. Really enjoyed learning so many things about things you would easily just walk past without a guide! 🤩

Lovely, interesting Distillery District

Janice_L, Sep 2022

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

Eric led us on a fascinating tour of the lovely Distillery District. His sense of humor added to the fun as we learned about Toronto's economic history. I know that sounds boring, but it wasn't! Terrific fun that ended on a sweet note, a piece of chocolate. Nice job, Eric!

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Things to know before you go to Distillery Historic District

The streets are cobblestone so wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Pack weather-appropriate clothing, as most of your time will be spent outdoors. Should it rain, there are lots of shops, bars, restaurants, and cafés where you can find shelter.
Take a camera. The district’s red-brick facades and quaint gables make excellent photo backdrops.

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How to get to Distillery Historic District

The Distillery District is located east of downtown Toronto. From Union Station (which is served by subway line 1 Yonge-University), ride the eastbound 504 King streetcar to King Street East at Trinity Street and walk south two blocks, or take the eastbound 514 Cherry streetcar to the end of the line (Distillery District). Walking from Union Station will take 20 to 25 minutes.

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When to visit Distillery Historic District

There is no bad time to visit Toronto’s Distillery Historic District. The neighborhood is at its liveliest during summer, when many of the cafés and restaurants set up outdoor seating areas—perfect for people-watching. Weekends tend to be busier than weekdays.

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Seasonal Markets and Events

Seasonal events are a key draw of the district. During the holiday period, a popular Christmas market sets up shop here, with dozens of stalls piled high with food and handcrafted gifts, and carol singers belting out festive favorites. In summer, the Distillery Historic District hosts food-oriented events, live jazz, art and craft shows, and flea markets. On summer Sundays, vendors at the weekly farmers market sell produce from around Ontario, including maple syrup, meats, cheeses, and ready-to-eat treats.

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