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| - Since they revamped the area, this has become one of the most visits in Toronto. When finally sold in 1990, Gooderhams & Worts played a huge part in Toronto's economic interests, making whiskeys and spirits. Even helped out our neighbours in the south when they were going thru prohibitions with some shady dealings and leave kegs of alcohol in the lake for them to pick up.
Until it reopened up in 2003, it was used a movie set for things like Chicago, and Tommy Boy (http://torontoist.com/2008/05/reel_toronto_to_1/). There's something about the victorian architecture, the brick walls and industrial look that nowadays attract a lot of wedding/engagement couples for pictures. It's so recognizable these days. It's a beautiful place on a nice sunny day for the amateur photographer to get some artsy shots. Super easy here.
In any season, it's a nice walk. It's family oriented, as well as great for a romantic stroll. Art Galleries and craft stores line the outer edge, including Bergo Designs, basically an art gallery/retail store of industrial design. You have one of a kind, and Canadian made clothing and jewellery stores. There's also great cafe's like Balzac's Coffee, and the Soma Chocolate Maker. More recently opened is Canada's only Sake Distillery.
Restaurants include Pure Oysters Bar (meh), Mill Street Brewery (yum, with free tour available), Boiler house (yum).
There's also recently a great event space and club/lounge, The Sterling Room (on sat the cover was $20, $10 on guest list) - awesome if living in the area.
Christmas time for the last few years, a makeshift European Xmas market makes it appearance (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/lowes-toronto-christmas-market-toronto).
Parking in the area is expensive but we've always found FREE PARKING on Parliament. Free on weekends after 4pm or after 6pm on weekdays.
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