Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 17) Neighbourhoods HearT of THe CiTy Old Town Toronto (ST. LaWRENCE MaRKET, CoRKToWN & THE DiSTiLLERy) map F-5, 6; www.oldtowntoronto.biz DETAILS Old Town Toronto is home to St. Lawrence Market, Corktown and the Historic Distillery District, as well as a plethora of boutiques, theatres, galleries and restaurants. It features one of the largest concentrations of Victorian architecture in Ontario and it includes distinct neighbourhoods where local arts and stylish restaurants are heartily celebrated by visitors and residents alike. The St. Lawrence Market is situated at the Front and Jarvis intersection, where the city originated in 1793 in what is now referred to as the Old Town of York. The market’s north building is open on Saturdays only, when Ontario farmers sell their produce and local artisans bring their wares. In the south building, open Tuesdays to Saturdays, are yearround vendors on two floors. Formerly the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, the Historic Distillery District has evolved into a centre for arts, culture and entertainment, embracing a rich historical and architectural legacy. The pedestrian-only village houses art galleries, museums, boutiques, artist studios, bistros and cafés. LOCATE Yonge St. westward, with the Don River to the east, Queen St. E. to the north, and the city’s railway lines to the south. DISCOVER Market-fresh. The best day to visit St. Lawrence Market is Saturday. Farmers arrive before the 5 a.m. opening time to set up kiosks, and by 7, the place is humming. IDEAS An ideal destination for history and architecture buffs, Old Town is home to the city’s first town halls, churches, garrisons, factories and Canada’s landmark distillery. LOVE Cinematography. The cobblestone paths and Victorian industrial-era architecture has been featured in Chicago, X-Men, The Recruit and The Hurricane. Photo: Jim Crocker www.SeeTorontoNow.com 17 http://www.oldtowntoronto.biz http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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