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339. Toronto Christmas Market

December 4, 2011 Heikki Walden

December 5, 2011

Celebrate the traditional sights, scents, and sounds of Christmas at the Toronto Christmas Market! Taking place in the Distillery District, this event captures all of the charm of a European Christmas Market, complete with family friendly entertainment, a ferris wheel, Rudolph’s Reindeer Zoo, Santa and his roaming elves, specialty beer and mulled wine gardens, and the opportunity to purchase unique and locally crafted gifts.

In addition to plenty of activities and fantastic shopping opportunities, the Toronto Christmas Market is an excellent time to discover the Distillery District when it is at its most beautifully. A forty foot Christmas tree compete with 18,000 lights and ornaments stands at the centre of it all, while the whole district is transformed by lights and seasonal décor.

The Toronto Christmas Market continues until December 18th. For more information, visit www.torontochristmasmarket.com.

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246. ArtFest at the Distillery

September 2, 2011 Heikki Walden

September 3, 2011

Ah, the Labour Day Weekend – the last “hurrah” of summer. Spend the Saturday of your long weekend in the Historic Distillery District and enjoy the ArtFest Outdoor Art Show! You’ll have the opportunity to check out Canadian art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, printmaking and mixed media. Enjoy the historic setting of the Distillery District as you browse through some of the best art our country has to offer!

ArtFest at the Distillery begins at 11am and continues until 6pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.artisansatthedistillery.com/.

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207. The Glass Menagerie

July 26, 2011 Heikki Walden

July 26, 2011

A four-character memory play by Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie first premiered in Chicago in 1944. Williams reworked the classic play from one of his short stories, “Portrait of a Girl in a Glass,” and is thought by many to be an autobiographical play about Williams’ life.

The Glass Menagerie will be brought to life by the Soulpepper Theatre Company at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts tonight at 7:30pm. Tickets range in price from $31.65 (for students) to $67.81 (for adults) and are available at http://www.soulpepper.ca/. An award-winning and well-loved play, don’t miss your opportunity to see it at Soulpepper’s fantastic venue in the Distillery District neighbourhood!

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181. “Beer Makes History Better” Tour

June 30, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 30, 2011

Since the early 1800’s, Torontonians (then Yorkians?) have produced beer. Toronto Urban Adventures will guide you through the streets of the old Toronto, introducing you to the history of the regional craft brews you love. You’ll learn what role beer played through the decades of Toronto, visit a few unique and historical pubs, hear about the early history of our city, and partake in a beer sampling at the end of the tour!

The “Beer Makes History Better” Tour starts at 3pm today outside the Hockey Hall of Fame, and concludes at 6:30pm in the Distillery District. You must purchase your tickets for $37 (adults only!) online at www.torontourbanadventures.com.

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141. Victoria Day Weekend Spring Craft Show

May 21, 2011 Heikki Walden

May 21, 2011

Enjoy the first installment of “Artisans at the Distillery” this May long weekend! With free admission from 11am to 6pm, the Victoria Day Weekend Spring Craft Show features the wares of over 70 artisans. You’ll have the opportunity to peruse and purchase ceramics, home-made pickles and preserves, one-of-a-kind art, photography, furniture, clothing, jewelry, soaps, and much more!

Attending the Weekend Spring Craft Show is the perfect excuse to check out the Distillery District – a fantastic neighbourhood of Victorian Industrial buildings, artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs. Enjoy the Show and the Distillery District each day this long weekend! Find out more about Artisans at the Distillery at their website, and take a look at The Distillery Historic District’s website for fascinating information on the history of this unique Toronto neighbourhood!

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88. Visit A Taste of Quebec

March 29, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 29, 2011

Located in the beautiful Distillery District, A Taste of Quebec is Toronto’s only food boutique specializing in terroir products from Quebec. Featuring the finest artisan cheeses, gourmet delicacies, and other delights, A Taste of Quebec not only offers products to help you create delicious meals at home, but provides Quebec delicacies from the Gallery Café, adjacent to the boutique and located in the Thompson Landry Gallery.

Interested in purchasing Quebecois cheese, but want to sample it first? Need a deliciously hand-crafted quiche for your dinner party, but don’t have the time to fiddle with phyllo pastry? Craving a unique lunch created from the highest-quality, local ingredients available? A Taste of Quebec is all of this and more. Explore A Taste of Quebec at http://www.atasteofquebec.com, and be sure to take a look at Heikki’s interview with Thom, one of the shop’s expert operators!

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9. The Distillery Walking Tour

January 9, 2011 Heikki Walden

January 9, 2011

Once upon a time, Gooderham & Worts was the largest distillery in the British Empire. Today, the area boasts the largest collection of industrial Victorian buildings in the country. Explore the Distillery District for yourself as you witness the site of what was once Toronto’s tallest structure, and find out about the neighbourhood’s role in the world of Hollywood over the years.

As a sweet ending to this informative tour, you’ll head to Soma, a world-class chocolatier ready to show you some of Toronto’s most delectable confections!

The tour leaves at 11:30am or 3:30pm on Sundays and takes about one hour; reservations are recommended, so book online at Segway of Ontario. Price per person is $19 + tax.