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this 19th-century heritage village and national historic
site is filled with artists’ studios, galleries, restaurants
and Canadian-designed goods
1 Shoe Store
John Fluevog’s shoes have always
been outside the conventional shoe-
box, which is probably the key to its
40+ years of staying power. Browse
the in-store selection or explore the
archives and have an older design
custom-made. 4 Trinity St.;
other locations, fluevog.com
Gift Shop
Distill Gallery offers a range of
Canadian-made clothes, jewellery,
home decor and more, as well
as art pieces by local designers.
You’re sure to find the perfect gift
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here, whether you’re shopping for
friends and family back home—or
for yourself. 24 Tank House Ln.,
18 Tank House Ln., elcatrin.ca
distillgallery.com
3 Art GAllery
Alongside traditional sculptures
and prints, Gallery Indigena displays
a carefully curated selection of masks
and wood art from talented Indig-
enous artists across Canada. If you
want to take a work home with you,
the gallery will pack and ship your
selections to anywhere in the world.
John Fluevog
46 Gristmill Ln., galleryindigena.com
6 hAute CuiSine
French cuisine gets the star treat-
ment at Cluny, where modern fare,
like ginger-chilli frog legs, is served
alongside classic steak-frites platters.
Choose a glass (or bottle) from the
extensive list of French vintages
as you enjoy the bustling Parisian
atmosphere. 35 Tank House Ln.,
clunybistro.com
7 preMiuM tippleS
The Gooderham and Worts
distillery is active once again
thanks to Spirit of York,
which has reclaimed the malting
room to produce small-batch
gin and vodka. Tour the
facility to get a glimpse of the
distillation process, taste custom-
ized bitters, and grab a bottle
to toast with at home.
12 Trinity St., spiritofyork.com
4 Coffee Shop
Australian-inspired Arvo Coffee
shares its succulent-filled space
with a florist, so patrons can enjoy
beautiful blossoms with their
pour-over or cappuccino. Drink up
the decor—complete with exposed
brick and a refurbished marble
countertop from Toronto’s Omni
King Edward Hotel—inside or sit
on the patio to take in the district’s
historic vibe. 17 Gristmill Ln.
Spirit of York
GettinG there
The Distillery District is bounded by Mill Street to the north, the Gardiner
Expressway to the south, Parliament Street to the west and Cherry Street to
the east. 65 Parliament and 504 King streetcars
El Catrin
Distillery District
Mill st.
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5 MexiCAn reStAurAnt
El Catrin serves tapas-style Mexican
eats. Enjoy fresh ceviche below the
glowing mural by Oscar Flores or
sip tequila cocktails on the heated
patio. Those looking to broaden
their palate should try chef Olivier
Le Calvez’s traditional guacamole
and tacos—with crickets.
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