This a shot from the Distillery District I took from Nuit Blanche back in 2007. It's a pretty nice area. They redeveloped it a few years ago. I can't remember exactly when. They're building condos and have a lot of nice restaurants and stores there now.
In a past life was former the grounds of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery. It was started in 1837 after William Gooderham had an excess of grain from his farming operations. By 1871 it was a booming business. He was rolling in dough. I heard this on a tour I went on to one of his other buildings, the Flatiron building, down on Front and Church.
Anyway, it's a good place to spend a few hours on a sunny afternoon if you get the chance. You can take the TTC, ride your bike down or drive. If you drive make sure you look for the "cheap lot". There are three in the immediate area with different hourly rates. The least expensive is 75¢ for 1/2 hour. It's the second lot north of Mill Street on the east side of Parliament Street.
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