Toronto the Terrific

Toronto ranks 3rd in the world (after New York and London) in number of theatre offerings and companies. There are fabulous shows for all budgets and tastes.

Check out current theatre offierings at www.mirvish.com, www.canstage.com, www.shawfest.com. (the latter in Niagara-on--the-Lake, voted the prettiest little town by Travel + Leisure magazine and only 90 minutes from TO.)

It is all right here in Toronto. Malls. Markets. Galleries. Department stores. Designer outlets. Bazaars. Neighbourhood shops. Check out Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, Yorkville, Bloor St., Vaughan Mills, Bauview Village and Yorkdale.

When in Toronto, you can't miss the exceptional museums both in and around the city.
Explore an exceptional array of themed galleries throughout the Royal Ontario Museum, spanning both world cultures and natural history. With six million objects in the ROM's collections, ther is something new to discover around every corner.

ROM Bus runs day trips on a museum theme to places in Toronto and surrounding areas.

ROM Walk provides guided walking tours through Toronto neighbourhoods of architectural and historic interest to the public. For additional information on these free walks call 416.586.8097.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection just north of Toronto offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within its walls to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael is the perfect gallery for an introduction to Canada's art, its peoples, their cultures and their history. And the surrounding grounds are lovely for a stroll.

Toronto 's golf courses are a challenge for players of every skill level. Our green fees are reasonable, with reduced rates for juniors and seniors, a 9-hole morning rate off the back nine, a twilight special for early evening players and now a Family Night every weekend! Easily accessible by public transit and open everyday from mid-April to mid-November, it's easy to make a round part of your day.

One of the greatest strengths of our city is our wonderful parks system. Big or small, these parks offer everything from play to quiet relaxation.

Our parks let you absorb the peace, quiet and natural beauty of the outdoors without leaving the city.

During the 1800's the Gooderham and Worts Distillery was a huge manufacturing district in the city of Toronto and the largest distillery in the British Empire. Today the Distillery district is not only Toronto's only heritage district; it is also Canada's largest centre for arts and culture.

Founded in 1832 by brothers-in-law William Gooderham and James Worts, the Gooderham and Worts Distillery produced millions of gallons of distilled whiskey and spirits in the 1800's. After the Great War prohibition set in and business began to slow. In 1990 after over a century and a half of continuous production the distillery ceased operations.

In 2001 the area was bought by Cityscape Holdings Inc. and in 2003 was unveiled as a pedestrian-only village entirely dedicated to arts, culture and entertainment. Set on 13 acres in downtown Toronto, The Distillery is the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial architecture in North America. Aside from tours of the distillery and segway the area boasts about 15 art galleries, and several performing arts theatres. Along with arts it also offers a sophisticated shopping district with interesting boutiques for every kind of shopper as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes.

Throughout the year, the Distillery hosts celebrations and special events such as the Distillery Jazz Festival, Partigras, Roots Music Festival, Antique Festival, Art exhibitions and much more.

During the nineties the empty distillery buildings became the number one film location in Canada and continue to be used for that purpose. Past productions include Chicago, X-Men, Cinderella Man, Against The Ropes and The Hurricane .

Getting There:

By car:
From East: Don Valley Parkway to Richmond St. exit, west on Richmond to Parliament, south on Parliament to Mill St. (one block south of Front St.), then left onto Mill St.
From West: QEW east to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then north on Jarvis St. to Front St. , East on Front to Parliament St. then south on Parliament to Mill St. , Left onto Mill St.
From North: 427 south to QEW. QEW east to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then north on Jarvis St. to Front St. , East on Front to Parliament St. then south on Parliament to Mill St., Left onto Mill St.

By Transit:
Subway. take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St.
King streetcar. Take 504 King street car. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk 2 blocks south on Parliament to Mill St.
Cherry St. Bus 172 , Front & Bay St. to Cherry Beach via The Esplanade and Mill St.


Directions

Cross Streets:South of Front St. E., East of Parliament St.
Parking:At the Distillery Historic District parking lots accessible from Mill St. and Cherry St. Nominal parking fee.

Source: www.toronto.com