Distillery

Now I know MP has been here and didn't think much of it.  This area is called the Distillery District, and perhaps its the name thats a bit decieving. It should probably just be called The Distillery. For one complex; its kind of fun.  But its a bit out of the way to go for what it offers. Conversely it you are a resident of TO, its kind of a nice place to visit and make a trip out to. Basically its a 19C red brick factory which was originally a distillery.

"The Distillery District is a national Historic Site with an incredibly rich history. The site was once The Gooderham and Worts Distillery, and represents the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America.
In its time, The Gooderham and Worts Distillery played an important role in the growth and wealth of both the city and nation. In addition to various involvements in real estate and banking, the company at one time contributed more to Federal coffers than any other enterprise in the country."

The feeling of the place is similar to Lachine Canal at Atwater, 5 storey or so red industrial brick buildings. I enjoyed that they kept some of the adjunct structures like pipes and conveyors.
There are also several new appartment or condo buildings close by and that too can have its appeal. The sector definitely has a distinct feel and the building itself is sectioned into various retail and restaurant functions which can be attractive.  Its Torontos answer to Granville Island. I just hope that they continue the scale and feeling of these buildings in the development plans and that the area doen't get too swamped by condo buildings. A few are fine, but I have a sense that they may encroach the site and suffocate it (experience wise).