Love this, lots of great artwork along with of course some not so great but this is a fun side trip…read moreand worth the time. There are several blocks so you can spend as much time, or as little time as you want here. It is irritating that you have so much beautiful murals that someone comes and covers parts of it with some trash illegible wording etc., but some are just so fantastic! Totally worth it!

Amazing art work everywhere. Central location in the middle of restaurants and Publix…read moretransportation. Clean and quiet. Loved itn

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.

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

Great free little art gallery, a lovely stop when the sun is beating down outside as well This room…read morewas by far my favorite, very calm and full of beautiful pieces. There is a small area upstairs to do some art work in your own or read further on the topics shown.

The Power Plant is a great space for art. It's also superbly situated at the heart of Harbourfront…read moreCentre - just by the lakeshore. The best thing about the Power Plant is that it's absolutely free (donations are welcome). It's well-ran and nicely curated. There's also a section for kids, with a scavenger hunt. My only complaint is that the art is rather sparse. I wish they could pack more art into the small space. I'm sure that there are lots of talented local artists who would love to be able to exhibit their art in this space. So, I think it behooves on the Power Plant to make it happen.

This place is actually really cool. It's immersive, colorful, and way more fun than I expected. You…read morewalk through different rooms with lights, projections, and interactive stuff that makes you think about the planet without feeling like you're being lectured. Overall: worth checking out if you're into interactive experiences or just want to do something different in the city!

Visited Arcadia Earth recently and overall had a good experience!…read more The space is beautifully designed with lots of immersive, photo-worthy rooms and a strong focus on environmental awareness. I love how they combine art + technology to teach about climate change in a way that's easy for kids to understand. The VR feature and interactive elements were fun, and it's definitely a great place for families or anyone looking for something different to do in Toronto. That said, for the price (~$39), it may feel a bit short for some people, and it's more of a "go once" type of experience. Still, I appreciate the message behind it and think it's worth checking out at least once--especially with kids!

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

Beautiful park for listening to music. Great outdoor amphitheater with a spot for musicians under a…read morehuge weeping willow. Not a large space, but has separate spaces for listening to the music, hanging out, or gathering for art or community. I saw people taking photographs, painting, sketching, and reading. Not to mention the many walking and bike paths going through the area.

Coming here was an unexpected treat yesterday! The garden is much smaller than expected but still…read morepretty and well maintained nonetheless. I wish we had more of these in the city. They have this auditorium style hill with grassy steps so you can lounge and watch musicians play. I got to watch and listen to a classical guitarist (Kyler Mackenzie) for a bit over an hour. It was a really peaceful experience. The city has different performances scheduled throughout the summer, so I hope I get to come back soon.

Very interesting and highly recommended…read more Shoes from 5000 years ago to today. A whole separate cowboy boot exhibit. A special André Perugia exhibit. $24 CAD - admission for 2 $41.81 CAD in the gift shop

Who knew there was a museum in Toronto dedicated to SHOES! Founded by Sonja Bata in 1995 after…read morecollecting shoes since 1940. I was able to find street parking a couple blocks away. Admission is free on Sunday. The museum is 4 floors of well curated exhibits. Current exhibits, April 2026, include 'All about shoes' which chronicles the history of shoes, 'Rough and Ready: the history of cowboy boots' and 'André Perugla: a design legend unveiled'. While I was there, they were preparing for a new exhibit so the 'Sneakers and Artists' exhibit was closed. I was told they have new exhibits every 18 months. There is a small gift shop in the lobby. I spent approximately an hour and a half in the museum. Staff was informative and clearly passionate about the museum. I recommend a visit to The Bata Shoe Museum

When I walked by St. Lawrence Branch, I was thinking oh gee this place is small.. because look like…read moreit just occupies 1 store front... yes me trying to get in through the emergency exit... The real entrance is inside the courtyard and it does look pretty nice... the front kind of echo the design of St. Lawrence Market... "Be Quiet" "Not Cellphone" "Quiet Study Zone" signs are posted everywhere... Maybe this location really have problems?? The collection here is a little small... does not have a lot of electrical outlets for laptops.... but since it was built 1982 without any major remodelling before WIFI time.

It's a fairly small branch on front street that you may miss because the entrance isn't so clear…read more It still has about ten computers and somewhat decent room to study, its pretty open so it can get noisy but it not a bad branch

"I am what I am, 'Cause I ain't what I used to be…read more 'Cause it is what it is, But it ain't what it used to be." (The Highwaymen) What is that? Walking back to our hotel, we noticed a very unusual site - a grouping of 19 short bronze animals with long floppy ears roaming on a strip of grass at the corner of Wellington Street West and John Street. Some of the animals look as though they're walking towards a bronze dish and fence, while others are walking away from them. The formal name of the statues is "Remembered Sustenance" and it was created by artist Cynthia Short. There's a daycare playground on the other side of the fence, so the statues probably had something to do with entertaining the kiddies. But they sure entertained a lot of us adults, including a group of five that were filming some sort of a documentary or Instagram post about those mysterious Bunny Dogs.