distillery district
"Toronto Then and Now"
Fort York to Distillery District Walking Tour
Join The Friends of Fort York and David Crombie on a 5 km walk, from Fort York National Historic Site to the Distillery District National Historic Site, exploring the then and now of Toronto's waterfront along the way. This heritage walk is part of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, the first end to end bike ride from Niagara to Quebec along the Waterfront Trail.
The walking tour will leave Fort York at approximately 9:45 am, proceeding down Bathurst Street to Queen's Quay, along Queen's Quay to Jarvis Street, north to the Esplanade, and then along the Esplanade to the Distillery District.
*Wear appropriate footwear
*Rain or shine
*Plan for a 2 hour walk
Photo courtesy of www.fortyork.ca
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Part of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Join The Friends of Fort York and David Crombie on a 5 km walk, from Fort York National Historic Site to the Distillery District National Historic Site, exploring the then and now of Toronto's waterfront along the way. This heritage walk is part of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, the first end to end bike ride from Niagara to Quebec along the Waterfront Trail.
The walking tour will leave Fort York at approximately 9:45 am, proceeding down Bathurst Street to Queen's Quay, along Queen's Quay to Jarvis Street, north to the Esplanade, and then along the Esplanade to the Distillery District.
*Wear appropriate footwear
*Rain or shine
*Plan for a 2 hour walk
Distillery District Heritage
Toronto's Distillery District was designated as a national historic site because the "complex is an outstanding example of Victorian industrial design in terms of integrity, historical association and aesthetic qualities." Founded in 1832, Gooderham & Worts began as a windmill in the wilderness and grew to become the largest distillery in the world and the largest corporate taxpayer in Canada.
Created during the site's 175th anniversary, this website is dedicated to bringing to life the history and heritage of the Distillery District from earliest times onward. It includes a broad range of materials that should be of interest to serious researchers and casual visitors alike. New materials are frequently added, so check back in.
For information about current cultural events at the site, check http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/