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Distillery Historic District

55 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario MSA 3C4, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
416 364 1177
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Ranked #17 of 233 attractions in Toronto
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
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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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Kingsport, Tennessee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Got off the Hop On-Hop Off Tour stop here. A nice place to spend a couple hours. The re-use of these old buildings and stone streets to develop a very nice eating and shopping district is commendable. The shops I visited were pricey, but had unique wares. It wasn't quite supper time for us so we didn't eat, but could... More

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Manchester, England
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48 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The Distillery District is a great place to go and wander for at least half a day, even a whole day. There are lots of little shops full of interesting crafts and vintage stuff, as well as an amazing artisan chocolate shop (expensive but worth it!). Also lots of galleries with interesting art and photography. There are several restaurants, but... More

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Leeds
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30 reviews 30 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

An interesting area but expensive and mainly art displays I expected more there but interesting for a wander around if you have an hour or 2 to kill

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Hounslow, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A lovely place with historic buildings where they have incorporated restaurants and shops and parks. Still up and coming, very calm and relaxing for a Sunday afternoon. Loved it.

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Sydney
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is very arty and interesting however a pick-up map would be great. We had a beautiful day and it's definitely worth a visit.

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Ottawa, ON
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40 reviews 40 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

You only have to enter the Distillery Historic District to feel that you've gone back in time! With its wide, sweeping cobblestone vistas it's a pleasure to stroll and puruse the shops. Take note though, the shops are high-end and very expensive, so bring your exquisite taste and your pocketbook! Be aware if you plan to fit this into your... More

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Oakville, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Amazing in the heart of Toronto right off the highway. Good for an afternoon activity. Streets are lined with cafes and boutiques. Street performers all around. in the evening you can see a show. The Segway tour is worth the money.

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Canton, OH
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29 reviews 29 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I loved seeing a truly old section of the city that has been preserved but also serves a great function for the art galleries, shops, and cafes that seem to thrive there. We stopped in Mill Street Brewery for a flight of beer and soft pretzels.

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Saskatchewan
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great place to just be at. Lively, friendly and lived in. Atmosphere galore and lots quaint shops. Beautifully restored buildings with a ton of gems just waiting to be discovered. The old buildings does a great job of accommodating the many contemporary eating experiences waiting for you.

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Guelph, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This is a great little treasure! Lots of cool little shops and restaurants...We stopped by on Saturday and they had some music happening! There were quite a few weddings getting their pictures done there too! Just a unique experience....

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