Toronto, Canada’s Distillery District, is a residential area. The Distillery District’s winding alleys and cobblestone streets were constructed in the early 19th century. It transformed into a historical location devoted to the arts, cultures, and entertainment once it reopened its doors in 2003. So, if it’s been a while since your last visit, here are 10 compelling reasons for going.
1. Enjoy wines from around the world and locally produced beer
The Distillery District is thus named for a good reason. There will always be a wide variety of drinks available, including local beer and wines from all over the world, wherever you go or decide to stop for food.
Their brew pub and beer hall provide fresh Mill Street beer. Drink in front of the refinery tanks where it is being made while you watch. Also, you may become an authority by enrolling in Beer School for $25 and taking part in the Friday at 6:30 guided tastings.
Try The Ontario Spring Water Sake Company, for sure. It’s interesting to note that this is the first brewery of its kind to be built in eastern North America. Before continuing, do the tour and have as much wonderful traditional Japanese sake as you like.
2. You can lose hours in one store perusing a selection of peculiar items that look fantastic in your living space
The Distillery is full of shops that were once grain mills and old brick warehouses. Fancy antiques, works of art, and souvenirs have been set up and are being sold where people once boiled sugar with hops and soaked malted barley in hot water.
If you believe that Kensington Market is the pinnacle of the vintage market, you might want to take a look around here.
3. Market on Sunday
Local sellers set up shop at Trinity Square every Sunday at noon. Merchants from Toronto and other parts of Ontario sell premium goods such as gourmet chocolate, honey, wine and spirits, and spices. The market serves as a kind of introduction to the Exhibition grounds’ Agricultural Winter Fair.
It’s a fantastic chance to stock up on distinctive artisan bundles that you might not be able to find elsewhere in the city.
4. Amazing Galleries of art
In the area, a number of galleries are accessible to the public. Each location showcases its own interpretation of modern art and features a diverse lineup of well-known international artists.
In 2006, one of the more recent areas debuted. The only gallery in Toronto that only displays work created in Quebec is the Thompson Landry Gallery. The best of the current generation’s musicians are displayed alongside historical virtuosos, together with artists from all eras. There is constantly something fresh to see and experience because exhibitions and activities are routinely rotated.
5. Great dining experience
You have best be at the Distillery for the cuisine if for no other reason. There are roughly 8 restaurants in the region, each serving a unique cuisine from a different country. You might choose to eat at Cluny Bistro, which offers a typical French menu and a variety of wines. Your attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the alluring marble bar and the tiled floors.
Another great option is Pure Spirits Oyster Bar, which has twice received DineTO’s Best Sea Food Award. Take a moment to look around while eating your NYC Clam Chowder. Even if you’re not a history buff, it’s still quite amazing to know that you’re eating in the same space where the law-abiding workers of Gooderham & Worts kept their supply of whiskey during the Prohibition Era to sell to American gangsters who would then sneak it across the water. My, how times have changed. Only recently, our liquor stores increased their hours.
Look at each restaurant’s interior design, even if you’re not hungry. Many people have tried to keep the distillery’s original Victorian style while also importing a sense of heritage from their own cultures.
6. No matter where you turn, you’ll be tempted by Cafes and Pastries
It is sacrilege to satisfy a want for a quick snack by purchasing a bag of chips. Wherever you look, you may find an abundance of exquisite chocolate and pastries. It’s never a bad idea to pick up some ice cream on a day that’s very warm or unbearably hot.
The happiest ice cream shop in the world, Greg’s Ice Cream, offers delectable, all-natural ice cream that will keep you cool. If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, Balzac offers its patrons expertly roasted and handcrafted beverages that will undoubtedly wake you up.
7. The Trips are the best choices
We suggest a Segway tour for those of you looking for an excellent second or third-date idea. There are several options to enhance your trip, like Segways in Ontario and the Distillery District. Who wouldn’t want to ride around on one of those?
There are several approaches to organizing your tour. The distillery’s and Toronto’s histories are covered in the Historical Walking Tour, which you can select. The Segway Spin, Classic Tour, and Ghost Tour are the next three options available to you on the Segway. Each costs differently and lasts for roughly an hour. The Mill St. Brewery and Soma Chocolate both provide samples as part of the Classic Tour.
8. Impressive Art Installations
Let’s just acknowledge that the large sculptures made of corrugated metal are provoking. The beams are fairly amazing to look at, bent and twisted into magnificent images of…something. My interpretation of this is unmistakably Battle of the Worlds.
The distillery is filled with many pieces of art, some towering above you and others buried and less physically intimidating but no less fascinating. It’s unquestionably another layer of contemporary design that blends with the elegant 19th-century buildings.
9. Summer Music City Events
The Music City Summer Series, a special event that runs through the end of August, features Canada’s newest up-and-coming performers every Wednesday at 6 o’clock. Visit us to hear swing, jazz, country, blues, and more!
It’s the ideal time to be outside and take in the atmosphere of the distillery as darkness falls. Every night is devoted to one particular group as they do a set.
10. It’s a perfect place for some peace and quiet
It’s the ideal area to find peace and quiet amid all the restaurants, shops, coffee shops, art exhibits, and live entertainment. Something about the gloomy, brooding atmosphere encourages daydreaming. Sometimes it’s good to step away from the chaos of daily life and stroll through the historic streets of a run-down historical landmark, stuck in the nexus between the past and present.
On the other hand, there is so much going on during the day that it is difficult to avoid becoming immersed in Toronto culture. It’s the perfect place for a casual get-together with friends or a date.
It’s incredible that despite spending our entire lives in cities, we hardly ever get to know them well. It might be time to organize a trip if you haven’t gone to the Distillery District in a while.
