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Founded in 1832 by Brother-in-law William Gooderham and James Worts, the Gooderham and Worts Distillery eventually became the largest distillery in the British Empire. Set on 13 acres in downtown Toronto, the forty plus buildings constitute the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America. The Distillery is now a pedestrian-only village entirely dedicated to arts, culture and entertainment. Internationally acclaimed galleries, artists' studios and workshops, restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as live music, all form part of this new landmark cultural centre. In addition to the history, arts and culture, The Distillery has been the location for over 800 film and television productions in the past decade, including Chicago, X-Men, Against The Ropes and The Hurricane, making The Distillery District the most popular film location in Canada. Numerous festivals and special events attract tens of thousand of people each month. The Distillery District is quickly becoming one of Canada's top destinations. - Status as National Historic Site ( ie Largest Collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America..was world’s largest distillery ) - Centre for Arts and Culture 15 + Art galleries, Dance makers theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Soulpepper Theatre, Tapestry Opera Theatre, Nightwood Theatre. - Toronto’s only Walking District - Distillery Tours & Segway - Sophisticated Shopping District - Interesting boutiques - Microbrewery - Chocolate Micro factory - Festivals including Partigras, Roots Music Festival, Blues Festival, Antique Festival, Art Exhibitions Natural Health Showcase etc… Summer Farmers Markets - Magical lighting program at night - Distillery Restaurants and cafes - Largest outdoor patio neighbourhood in city

Postal address
The Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Street

Phone: 416 364 1177
Email: jb@thedistillerydistrict.com

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