The Distillery Winter Village

The Distillery Winter Village is the picture-perfect holiday experience, where friends and family gather to explore the rich history of The Distillery District, the timeless romance of the holidays, and a curated selection of Toronto’s finest local craftspeople, local shops and restaurants. It’s a gathering place for people to come and shop for the perfect holiday gift, experience the magic and romance of the holidays, and enjoy elevated food experiences.

2023 Highlights

Holiday Photo Opportunities
The Distillery Winter Village is a dream come true for those looking to light up their social feeds. This year, the site will be glimmering with white and gold wreaths, ribbons and lights. Can’t miss photo opps include: the 56-foot-tall Christmas tree in Trinity Square (the tallest tree ever at The Distillery Winter Village), a NEW Candy Cane Forest on Gristmill Lane, 7′ tall snowpeople, the canopy lights, the iconic “Heart of Christmas” lit up for the holiday season – and even a new photo opp for your dog – there won’t be a shortage of magical moments to capture.

Christmas Carol Sing-a-long
The Candy Cane Carolers are back this year spreading holiday joy. Join us daily at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. plus additional performances weekends at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in front of the Spirit of York building. Sing-a-long to holiday classics with the help of lyrics projected onto the wall of one of Toronto’s most architecturally iconic buildings.

Meet Santa
Tell Ol’ Saint Nick what you want for Christmas and grab a photo. New this year, find Santa in the Pure Spirits Courtyard, and don’t miss the roaming jolly Elves spreading holiday cheer.

Shopping
Holiday shoppers can find the perfect gift for everyone on their list: stylish fashions for men, women and kids, home décor, hand-made accessories and jewellery, gourmet food gifts, one-of-a-kind art, relaxing self-care products and services, and more.

In addition to the year-round 85+ local shops, restaurants, cafés, art galleries and theaters expect to find festively decorated vendor cabins offering special seasonal items and gifts.

Outdoor Food Cabins and Dining
The Distillery Historic District has always been a dining destination for foodies and The Distillery Winter Village will not disappoint. In addition to the 16 permanent restaurants (with heated patios), and six cafés and specialty shops, there are seasonal food cabins and 11 outdoor bar experiences. NEW this year, a Feliz Navidad bar on the Archeo patio will serve up traditional Mexican flavours.

Charity Partners
This year, The Distillery Winter Village is pleased to partner with three local charities: Anishnawbe Health Toronto, The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund and Fred Victor.

The vendor cabins at The Distillery Winter Village are cashless.

The Distillery Winter Village Shopping Week – January 1 – 7, 2024

Santa and his elves had to return to the North Pole, but we’re continuing the festive fun into the New Year with The Distillery Winter Village Shopping Week.

This is your last chance to take in the 56-foot-tall, Dior-designed Christmas Tree, and walk the beautifully decorated cobblestone streets under the canopy lights.

Be sure to check out our extended Boxing Week sales at our 85+ year-round retailers, while also shopping the seasonal vendor cabins, open at noon daily.

Come hungry, because we’re still serving up your favourite Distillery Winter Village food – from our 16 permanent restaurants, six cafés and specialty shops; seasonal food cabins; and, 11 outdoor bar experiences.

Whether you’re looking for an outing to keep the kids busy before they head back to school, or want to check out our many art galleries and catch a live show at one of our theatres, we’ve got you covered.

Free
Tickets are required on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays after 4:00 pm., and December 18 to 31 after 4 pm.

January 1 – 7, 2024: Tickets not required

General Admission ticket: $15 (HST included*)

• Non-refundable
• Non-exchangeable

Flex Ticket: $18 (HST included*)

• Non-refundable
• Allows you to change your ticket to a future date for no additional fee, up to two times
• Ticket changes must be made by 11:59 p.m. the day before your scheduled visit
• Ticket changes are subject to the availability of the date and time slot you choose

Express Gate Entry: $30 (HST included*)

• Non-refundable
• Skip the line and enter via Express Entry sign at all gates
• Allows you to make unlimited changes to your ticket for no additional fee
• Ticket changes can be made up to the entry time of your planned visit
• Access guaranteed even if your new desired day/time is sold out

Kids 9 years old and under enter for free.

How to get tickets?

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