Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2008 - (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 is comprised of 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. It embraces the site’s rich historical and architectural legacy, and the picturesque, 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. East 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 prior to 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. The Islands map C, D, E-8; www.toronto.ca/ parks/island DETAILS Toronto has its own island community boasting a quaint summer amusement park, paddleboats and bikes for rent, in-line skating paths and plenty of grass and beach areas for picnics. The three major islands, each with its own distinctive atmosphere, are linked by a tram system. The most popular, Centre Island, has a beach, picnic area, award-winning gardens, a maze and a chapel. Centreville, an amusement park for young children, features 30 carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and picturesque swan boats in a small lagoon. Hanlan’s Point affords a peaceful escape with its excellent clothingoptional beach and Toronto’s famous haunted lighthouse. LOCATE A 10-minute ferry ride from the downtown waterfront. TTC Union subway station, www.torontotourism.com 17 http://www.oldtowntoronto.biz http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island http://www.torontotourism.com
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