Toronto
DISTILLERY DISTRICT
Home to some of Toronto’s most exclusive art galleries, designer boutiques, chic cafes, lovely patisseries and award-winning restaurants, the Distillery District located east of Downtown Toronto is an internationally acclaimed pedestrian-only village. The historic and entertainment precinct has a history dating back to the Gooderham and Worts Distillery founded in 1832 and later bought by rival Hiram Walker Co. Deindustrialization of the area in the late 20th century led to the closing of distillery operations in 1990. This paved the path for redevelopment and investment opportunities but the Victorian-era industrial architecture was preserved.