Tourist Information

It’s family weekend in Ontario, so there will be a lot of discounts at major tourist attractions .  If you are planning on visiting the major tourist attractions, there is a CityPass available for a discounted price:  http://www.citypass.com/toronto.

If you need any other suggestions, feel free to ask us :)

CN Tower

Defining the Toronto skyline at 553.33m (1,815ft5in) the CN Tower is the World’s Tallest Tower, having held the record for over three decades and Toronto, Ontario and Canada’s most recognizable and celebrated icon. The CN Tower is an internationally renowned architectural triumph, an engineering Wonder of the Modern World, world-class entertainment and dining destination and a must see for anyone visiting Toronto. Each year, approximately 1.5 million people visit Canada’s National Tower to take in the breathtaking views and enjoy all the CN Tower has to offer.

Take in spectacular views of up to 160km (100 miles) away from three observation levels, including the world famous Glass Floor with a view 1,122 feet straight down to the ground and the Sky Pod, at 447m the highest of them all. Three restaurants on property satisfy every appetite. Enjoy award-winning fine dining at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, upscale bistro dining at Horizons and casual fare at the Far Coast Café. Attractions include The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D, the first 3D surf film created shown in one of the most technically advanced venues in the country, the Himalamazon motion theatre ride, Arcade, and 10,000 square feet of unique Canadian artisan souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel. Toronto’s ultimate event venue, the CN Tower hosts over 500 events each year from receptions and dinners to products launches and themed events for 2 to 2000 people. Plus, at the base of the Tower, green spaces have been transformed in tribute to Canada’s Communities In Bloom representing the natural beauty and the distinct charm of Canadian communities from coast to coast. Don’t miss the spectacular architectural illumination of the CN Tower each night from dusk with top of the hour light show.

Royal Ontario Museum

Ontario Science Centre

Toronto Eaton Center

Toronto Eaton Centre is a place like no other. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services.  Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere.

Toronto Eaton Centre is Canada’s premier shopping destination and is an experience that defines elevated living, offering international retailers unrivalled by any other shopping in downtown Toronto. Truly a unique destination that offers an urban vibrancy and exciting possibilities with every visit.

Toronto Eaton Centre is located at the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street. Conveniently located on the subway line, Dundas Station and Queen Station.

Distillery District at a Glance

So it wasn’t until Dennis and I had our tasting that we realized that the Distillery District is not only a historic landmark, but it’s also home to many shops, great restaurants and one of a kind art.

Below are some of the reasons you should head over to the reception a little bit early…

• Canada’s largest pedestrian-only precinct for arts, culture and entertainment
• Set on 14 acres in downtown Toronto
• The Distillery District is the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian industrial
architecture in North America
• In the 1880’s the Distillery was the largest distillery in the world
• Currently the site boasts 18 retail stores and boutiques, including Akroyd Furniture, Artemide,
Bergo Designs, Corktown Design, distill, DOMtoronto, Elizabeth Munro Design, Hastens, Jonesy
Charismatic Stationary, Leif Benner, Lileo, Pikto, Segway of Ontario, Sound Designs, Sport at
the Distillery, Tenacious, Vintage Gardener, and TANK Jewellery & Beads
• The Distillery features five cafes and seven restaurants, including A Taste of Quebec, Balzac’s
Coffee, Brick Street Bakery, SOMA Chocolate, The Sweet Escape, The Boiler House, Archeo,
The Cannery Room, Café Uno, Mill Street Brew Pub, Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill, and
Tappo Wine Bar & Restaurant
• There are 22 Galleries at the Distillery, including Arta Gallery, Art Doll Gallery, The Blue Dot
Gallery, Clark & Faria, Corkin Gallery, David Brown, Deaf Culture Centre, distill, Dish Gallery
and Studio, Engine Gallery, Gallery, Hastens, Hag Atelier, Julie M. Gallery, Labo, Pikto, PROOF
Studio Gallery, Redeye Studio Gallery, Shao Design, The SPORT Gallery, Studio Fuse,
Thompson Landry Gallery, Thompson Landry Cooperage Space
• The Distillery is home to 17 performing arts companies, including The CanDance Network,
Canadian Dance Assembly, Dance District: Social Dance Studio, Dancemakers, Dance Ontario,
DanceWorks, DVxT Theatre Company, Expect Theatre/Spark Productions, George Brown
College, Native Earth Performing Arts, Necessary Angel Theatre Company, Nightwood Theatre,
Queen of Puddings, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Tapestry New Opera Works, Theatre Museum
Canada, Volcano, and Young Centre for the Performing Arts
• There are 4 educational facilities on site including George Brown’s theatre school, voice
intermediate school and The Distillery Early Learning Centre.
• Countless Hollywood movies, television shows, commercials and music videos have been filmed
at the Distillery, including the hit films Cinderella Man, Chicago, The Recruit, The Man,
Frequency, Don’t Say a Word, and Against the Ropes
• Distillery Sculpture Park includes 10 sculptures from a variety of different artists
• Over 600,000 of Cleveland’s Historic pavers were purchased to complete the Distillery’s brick
paved roads.
• The Distillery has over a dozen patio and is licensed for over 2000 people.

If you want a map of the district and all the shops, restaurants, galleries, follow the link below:
Distillery District Map