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Distillery District Review

Living in the Distillery District is a privilege. It is one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods and living there truly feels like you’re stepping back in time. Many of the area’s nineteenth century buildings have been perfectly preserved, so if you like a more industrial feel with lots of red brick, the Distillery District is for you. The neighbourhood earned its name from the fact that many of the brick buildings that make up the area once housed a whiskey distillery (the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, to be specific). Today, these buildings have been transformed and now feature a mix of hip restaurants, breweries, and boutique shops. The area is also full of art galleries and one-of-a-kind art pieces, including many outdoor sculptures, which you can spot as you meander through the neighbourhood’s pedestrian-only streets (that’s right, much of the Distillery District is off-limits to motor vehicles, giving it even more charm). Of course, the Distillery District hosts several festivals and markets throughout the year, though none are as popular as the annual Toronto Winter Village (formerly the Toronto Christmas Market), which attracts thousands of Torontonians each year. It’s hard to believe that the Distillery Historic District only opened in 2003. Since then, it has quickly become one of the most sought-after parts of the city, especially when you consider that it’s only located 10 minutes by car from downtown Toronto. The downtown core can also be accessed via TTC bus or streetcar and it is nestled immediately north of the Gardiner Expressway. Meanwhile, the neighbourhood’s housing market is dominated by brand-new luxury condos and historic townhomes. Overall, the Distillery District’s distinct commercial meets residential vibe is beloved by its residents and makes it a wonderful place to call home in Toronto.