Absolutely a waste of time for hardy any shops and high end eating! Public restrooms near locks on…read moretank House street. I was a tourist age 75 and would not waste my time

(Visited 09/02/2025 TU @ 8:30pm): Distillery may have been its history, but this open-air district…read morehas become more than that! After I imbibed at Old Flame Brewing Co., I explored The Distillery Historic District where it was located for a leisurely first evening in Toronto. Over 20 years ago, a small group of visionary developers looked at a derelict collection of Victorian Industrial buildings that had been pronounced a national historic site and imagined transforming it. They wanted to create a place that would excite and inspire the senses. Where people could experience new ideas, new foods, new designs and new ways of living and working. The vision was to combine the romance and relaxing atmosphere of European walking and patio districts with the hip, cool dynamic of an area like New York City's SoHo or Chelsea, where creative minds got together and you felt as if anything could happen. Their dream was to provide a place where artists, artisans, entrepreneurs and businesspeople could rub shoulders and inspire each other. So, they began plans to restore the 47 buildings known as the Gooderham & Worts Distillery. They went to great lengths in the restoration process to repurpose original materials and brilliantly blend them with today's modern materials and green technologies. One could only marvel at the authentic exterior restoration that was achieved. But it was when you stepped inside the buildings that you truly realized the magnitude of what was accomplished. What you found was a dramatic fusion of old and new. An inspired blend of Victorian Industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design and creativity. The result was an internationally acclaimed village of one-of-a-kind stores, shops, galleries, studios, restaurants, cafes, theatres and more. The Distillery Historic District opened in 2003 and today is widely regarded as Canada's premier arts, culture and entertainment destination. A place brimming with creativity and creative people, that could inspire dreams, and a place that could help them come true. Was history on my side to revisit this district that actually had a distillery shop onsite that I missed!? PURCHASE(S) (N/A): I spent some money at Old Flame Brewing Co. (read my review of that) but nowhere else, and certainly nothing directly with the facility itself. Of course, you had ample opportunity to spend your money with other businesses or onsite parking, or simply nothing at all as you just hung out. EXPERIENCE I lazily walked throughout the premises as I checked out the storefronts of mostly closed businesses for the night, people-watched, but mainly admired several art displays https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=1tmuPlZ1LXRKNJC6ViM-vw and enjoyed the nice cool evening weather. SERVICE Besides the employees who worked inside the various businesses and possibly a guard who managed the parking lots, there were no other services available. At this time of night, I didn't see any cleaning crew or security staff - "nuff said. PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): It was a flat 15-minute walk from my Airbnb. Otherwise, there were both onsite and offsite lots, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A large outdoor area filled with 19th-Century buildings repaired and repurposed to house new businesses https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=fGw7y2G0RTwKqQnQ6VEynA with walking paths https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=xf2flq93fGxjt4L2oJAhmw and open sections for gatherings and live entertainment, and a decent amount of places to sit. Plenty of natural lighting since you were completely outside while a ton of various electric lights and those along the street filled in the rest. There were no TVs on the exterior while the only background noise were the sounds of passing vehicles and the chatter of patrons. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=oF-rbwyZqdtP9nryC8CVRA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL The Distillery Historic District was very cool, and I would gladly visit it again the next time I was in Toronto. There were so many things to try and take part in given a full day. There were enough varied businesses to spread the money around... or simply just chill. And, I always loved supporting small businesses and efforts whenever possible. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, many of businesses accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

This isn't a life changing attraction and I wouldn't put it on my top 10 list for Toronto visitors,…read morethis is a zen moment for those who wander by or who seek it. A beautiful quiet path on the ground, a puzzle to solve on your lunch break tucked in between the tall towers, stone and steel, of downtown Toronto. That's what I love about it the most, the decision to put it here in the first place, the choice to nestle public art here to disrupt our pathways and challenge us to think about spirals and about what's hidden in the middle.

The only thing that could make this Labyrinth any cooler is if David Bowie were there waiting for…read moreyou at the end of your walking journey. Now remember never trust a thought that you didn't get by walking.

Difficult to find with Apple Maps, this Banksy is enclosed in plexiglass in an office/commercial…read morebuilding. Worth a look.

This took some serious hunting around but I did manage to find it. And if you're in the area, here…read moreyou go. Near the northernmost entrance to the Market 63 shop, which is actually on the second floor of this building, it's to the left when you're facing it. Just to the right of the escalator. My first Banksy, which is very cool. And since the original location has been altered / changed / torn down, it's awesome that they went to the trouble of recovering and saving this. Now encased in glass for posterity. I love this and I hope that you will, too! [Review 10985 overall, 757 of 2019.]

This is a sculpture garden located at the east end of the Front St Promenade. There are 7 major…read moresculptures made of bronze, stainless steel footings, and granite pavers. It was made by the artist, Hadley Howes, in 2018. It brings together elements from over 80 existing public sculptures and architectural details from around the City of Toronto. the sculptures are of different sizes, with the highest at 3.5 metres. There are varying amounts of detail in each sculpture. There is no free WiFi. The place is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-327

Use to greet me on my way to write my exams when I was in university…read more The only one who believed in me.

I kept thinking about him for the past years. And the Lord has brought him in my sight. May the…read moreLord bless him and reward him in heaven for all the sacrifice he has done for the past 30 years of his life by compelling the people to Believe in the Lord that they might be saved. I have seen him during my early years of life as I went to college and then for work and every time I would go to dundas square on my lunches he would be there loudly saying: "Repent, the kingdom of Heaven is near, BELIEVEEEEE in THE LORD!! All these years after being married and a mother of 3 I told my children about him. And last week like never before, after a decade of not seeing him I had a chance to see him again. We shook hands and a sweet mutual conversation sprung up, even though he was struggling to talk because of old age and me barely hearing his responses, but his smile brought so much joy. You could see he was really a happy man, he was a man with joy in his heart that couldn't be expressed into words. Due to his advanced age he was feeble & weak but content, happy & believing in the One he was preaching. What a blessing he has been for many, even if many don't notice that, even if some from the crowds out there were mocking him or counting him as crazy; for him his reward in the world to come which is the eternal heaven is gonna be far greater, he will be crowned with future glory and honor for the work he has done here on earth and he will receive his great reward from God as God's faithful follower and servant of Jesus Christ! All his beautiful mission unapproved my many, startled by others, everything was accomplished for one reason: to awaken the city to the true reality of God and His existence, and His kingdom and for those that rejected his pamphlets which were meant to be taken to read and BELIEVEEE IN the message of salvation and KNOW ABOUT the suffering & the eternal wrath of God that will soon come upon all the unsaved, woe to them that have rejected and mocked the plan of salvation through faith in Jesus and the multitudes that still reject it up to this day. His voice will echo throughout the generations that follow. May God raise up people like him. I asked him how long he's been preaching out at dundas Sq. and he said for over 28 years. I was left in tears for he has told me that he stopped going there because he has been badly attacked by someone. He is so weak now he can't defend himself, he is dragging his feet behind him. He was so happy to see me yesterday also. We shook hands again and had a small conversation. I said to myself that, I will surely prepare him a warm meal and give it to him next time I see him.

This listing for Polson Pier skyline view is fascinating. I frankly don't come here for the view!…read more Polson Pier used to be called The Docks. The last time I was here was to see Robyn perform at REBEL. Polson Pier is a multi-purpose entertainment, sports, and event complex right on the waterfront. I do miss the T&T Supermarket that was nearby. It was great grabbing a bite to eat at the food court before heading over to take in a concert. I barely take in the downtown skyline view after any show at REBEL (formerly Docks Nightclub and Sound Academy). I think it's partly because REBEL tends to be standing room-only and my legs feel like jelly after being on my feet for hours. I looked at photos of the skyline after the show in my photos app. I don't have any. I do have a lovely shot of my hot dog that I got from a vendor after the show. That's the kind of panoramic view that I like... haha I have skyline photos from a cruise ship on Lake Ontario and at Ontario Place. Simply stunning. If I'm ever back at Polson Pier and have the energy to take a skyline photo, I will. It's simply not the first thing that I think of when I'm at Polson Pier. (249)

So I'm giving three stars because it really is a nice unobstructed view of the skyline. But there…read morereally isn't much else to it. The "boardwalk" is equivalent to one short block. If you're lucky you can find some street parking but I definitely advise against paying for parking. You won't be there long enough. There just isn't much to it.

green space in Toronto is always important space, even more so when you are downtown, or in the…read moredowntown area, its nice to have a piece of land, where you can just disconnect from it all, this piece of space is perfect for this. its far from perfect as it is completely covered on the borders with buildings both old and new, but i feel like this is a necessary green space for Toronto, right in-between one of Canada's busiest museums and arguably one of Canada's busiest universities, this green space is almost always empty of people and full of animals just going around doing animal things. transit options is the st. George station directly, the 26 dupont bus with a bit of a walk on the northern end of the park, and the 94A wellesley to the southern end of the park. come here and just disconnect.

A tiny little escape, a windy path with trees and benches, holding together all the diverse needs…read moreand purposes of the city, there are students from the university, folks who just left a spectacular museum experience and are full of art in their eyes, office workers who are choosing the green path instead of the straightest one, people walking dogs and watching squirrels and reading books. It's small but the idea of declaring a green space in the midst of the city to be a Philosopher's Walk kind of makes us all philosophers when we go there and speaks to the whimsy and thoughtfulness of the residents of this city.

With the plexiglass covering gone, this authentic Banksy graffiti is attracting mildew. It's on a…read morewall in an unremarkable alleyway.

Amazing to see one of Bunkley artwork on the original wall. Is very interesting that many people…read morejust passed through it and don't notice it. It's very easily to lose track of it but one spotted it does gather some crowd.

My first time in Toronto was pretty memorable! The city felt lively and diverse, with so much going…read moreon everywhere you look. I loved walking around downtown, which has me a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings. The food scene was amazing! with lots of great spots to try from all over the world. It's basically their version of NYC. I also enjoyed visiting the CN Tower and getting an incredible view of the city!

I come here for a family member...and that really is the only reason,…read more It is a great foody town but... Weather sucks Dog poop everywhere Tired and worn down. Everything is expensive and that is with the US to CAD exchange rate too