YOU’RE INVITED 🎶 Celebrate Blue Rodeo’s 40th Anniversary Beer with Mill Street Brewery, launching July 28th! Join us for an exclusive launch event with Mill Street and Toronto’s Distillery Historic District. Members of Blue Rodeo will be in attendance to toast this unique collaboration brew and raise a glass with friends, colleagues, and music lovers alike. 📍 The Distillery Historic District, Trinity St. Stage, Toronto 📅 Monday, July 28th 🕗 Time: 4 pm 🎟️ Free – First Come, First Served If you can’t make it to the launch event, you can visit the Mill Street Brewpub throughout the summer to pick up a can or stay for a pint (while supplies last), or why not get the beer delivered at millstreedelivery.com? Pre-order available now! Head to @millstreetbrewpub or @millstreetbrew for more details. 🔗

Make sure to add @spiritspure to your Summerlicious list! ☀️🦞🍽 Toronto's favourite prix fixe culinary event is back! With over 220 local restaurants offering three-course lunch and dinner menus, @LiciousTO is the perfect way to explore new flavours, revisit old favourites, and support the city's locally owned restaurants. @spiritspure — #DistilleryTO’s original restaurant — is participating once again, and this year’s menu is a seafood lover’s dream. From crab poutine and beer-battered haddock to creamy lemon cheesecake, enjoy a $35 three-course lunch or a $45 four-course dinner that celebrates East Coast favourites and summer comfort classics. Summerlicious runs until July 20th — don’t miss your chance to taste the best of the season at Pure Spirits. 📍

Soma Chocolate has been crafting micro-batch chocolate on-site in The Distillery since 2007 — using vintage machines, hand‑sourced cacao, and a whole lot of magic. 🪄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Founded by pastry chef David Castellan and architect Cynthia Leung in 2003, Soma began as a dream to bring joy through chocolate by making everything in-house, from roasting to refining to moulding. Today, you can still watch the process unfold through their tumbling machine window, where the scent of melted chocolate fills the air. Everything about Soma Chocolate is rooted in making chocolate in Canada, for Canadians. They work closely with fellow Canadian makers, sourcing maple syrup and the most gorgeous strawberries from Niagara, and using local ingredients wherever possible. "Made in Canada" isn't just a label — it's the heart of everything they do. If you’ve never tried bean-to-bar chocolate, put @somachocolatemaker at the top of your list — a creative space in The Distillery where things are still made thoughtfully, from scratch, and with intention. 🍫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📍 Find SOMA Chocolate (@somachocolatemaker) at 32 Tank House Lane, Distillery District. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ — ✨ Meet the Makers is a series spotlighting those who make things here in the Distillery District — continuing a story of craft and creation that began in 1832. Stay tuned for episode 4!

If you haven't been to @balzacscoffee in The Distillery District, save this for your next trip! 🙌 Balzac's blends old-world café charm with Canadian sensibility, all inside a space that celebrates the historic bones of its surroundings. It's where conversations unfold, creative sparks fly, and coffee culture lives beautifully in the everyday. Find Balzac's Coffee Roasters at 1 Trinity Street, Distillery District.

There's always something to discover in The Distillery. 😍☀️ Head to our website linked in bio for events, eats, and everything in between. 🔗

The Toronto Fringe Festival has arrived at The Distillery District! 🎭 #DistilleryTO is proud to be home to the Toronto Fringe’s Festival Hub, featuring a full lineup of free outdoor performances, ticketed theatre shows at @soulpeppertheatre, and daily action at the Fringe Patio — including vendors, food, and indoor-outdoor spaces to gather. CHECK IT OUT ↴ 👉 FREE Live Performances on Trinity Stage // Catch rotating sets of magic, musical theatre, cabaret, drag, comedy, and more on July 3rd, 4th, 9th & 10th from 2 pm to 5 pm — all completely FREE and open to the public. 👉 Next Stage Series // Experience four curated, boundary-pushing shows — from solo musicals to poetic dramas — presented at Soulpepper’s celebrated performance spaces. 👉 Fringe Patio Festival Hub // Open daily, the Fringe Patio is the beating heart of the festival — your go-to spot to hang out, shop artist merch, and celebrate everything weird and wonderful about indie theatre. Catch the energy now through July 13 in the heart of #DistilleryTO. Full details and ticket info at fringetoronto.com #FringeTO #DistilleryDistrict #TorontoEvents #TheatreLovers #fringefestival

Monte & Coe has landed — and their bags are worth the visit. 🙌 Founded in Toronto and built on a commitment to quality over excess, @monteandcoe has spent the past decade earning a loyal following online for their timeless, handcrafted leather goods. Now, they’ve brought their signature style to their very first retail shop — right here in The Distillery District. Each piece is crafted in small batches using traditional techniques and the finest natural materials — from merino wool and vegetable-tanned leather to waxed cotton twill — resulting in bags, backpacks, and everyday essentials that are equal parts functional, sustainable, and refined. Whether you’re commuting, travelling, or gifting something meaningful, stop by to experience Canadian-made design that’s thoughtful, ethical, and built to last. 📍 Find @monteandcoe on Case Goods Lane in #DistilleryTO

A must-stop for everything found, vintage, and full of character. Looking for something that stands out — or something that takes you back? Step inside @blackbirdvintagefindsto, and you’ll understand why it’s a longtime favourite of vintage lovers and design seekers alike. This beautifully curated shop is a treasure trove of timeless keepsakes, antique finds, and thoughtful curiosities — each one with a story to tell. And the best part? No matter how many times you visit, there’s always something new to discover. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, styling a space, or simply browsing for the thrill of it, @blackbirdvintagefindsto is a reminder that the best finds are the ones you didn’t know you were looking for. 📍 Visit @blackbirdvintagefindsto at 11 Trinity St., Distillery District.

Live from The Distillery District — Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From live music and local eats to film screenings, family programming, and one-of-a-kind shopping — the energy’s high and the cobblestone streets are buzzing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether you’re here to celebrate, explore, or just soak it all in, we’re open — and there’s something for everyone to enjoy across our historic site. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please contact individual shops and restaurants for hours of operation via the link in bio. 🔗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #DistilleryTO #CanadaDay #CanadaDayWeekend #TorontoEvents #SupportLocal

It’s going to be a GREAT Canada Day Long Weekend Toronto! 😎🇨🇦 - Swipe to see what we have planned in #DistilleryTO ➡️☀️🍔🎶🛍️❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to our link in bio for full event info. 🔗

Toronto Pen Shoppe (@torontopenshoppe) has been part of the Distillery District’s creative fabric since 2023 — a space where the art of writing is both preserved and reimagined. ✍️💫 Owner Nelmar shares his love of stationery with anyone who walks through the door — from curious newcomers to lifelong collectors. You’ll find world-renowned pens, locally sourced treasures, and writing essentials you won’t see anywhere else in Canada. For Nelmar, shopping locally isn’t just a gesture — it’s his livelihood and what keeps this one-of-a-kind shop thriving. On July 12th, @torontopenshoppe is celebrating its second anniversary with a special sale! ✨ Enjoy up to 70% OFF some of your favourite brands, with early access for newsletter subscribers. Make sure to stop in and visit at 7 Case Goods Lane, in #DistilleryTO.📍

The Distillery Historic District is ready to bring the fun this Canada Day Weekend, Toronto! 🍁 Whether you're looking for family adventures, local eats, or vibrant performances, there's something for everyone. Here's what to expect from June 28th to July 1st ⤵️⤵️⤵️ 🎶 CANADIANA LIVE MUSIC ON STAGE Enjoy free daily performances from incredible local artists, bringing Canadian roots, folk, and rock sounds to life on the Trinity Stage. 🎥 @ICFFCANADA INCLUCITY FESTIVAL Outdoor film screenings, concerts, and cultural events light up the District all weekend long — including free live music programming from To The Beat. 👧 KIDZONE ON CASE GOODS LANE Games, colouring tables, free face painting and Canada-themed tattoos make this a must-stop for families! 🍽 FOOD & DRINK Grab a patio seat with Alfresco QR-to-table dining, or indulge in Canada Day Long weekend specials in-restaurant at @madrina.to, @spiritspure, @elcatrinca and @clunydistillery. 🛍 LOCAL SHOPPING Market carts are open daily from 12 pm to 6pm. Browse unique finds from talented local artisans! PLUS! Free mini Canada flags will be handed out on July 1st (while supplies last)! 🇨🇦 Join us in the heart of the city for a Canada Day Weekend filled with live music, family fun, and unforgettable moments in #DistilleryTO!