The Distillery District

Project status Completed
Location Toronto
Asset Type Community
Total Size 13 Acres

We transformed a derelict collection of Victorian buildings into a walkable enclave of art, culture and community. Today, the Distillery District draws visitors from all over the world.

Daytime view of The Distillery District
East along Gristmill Ln.
Daytime view of street lined with shops and people eating on patios The Distillery District
Summer patio activation along Trinity St.

A new vision for the Downtown East

First to identify the unique potential of a former whisky distillery in Toronto’s East End, we invested strategically in the area to combine residential and office developments. With premium stores and restaurant offerings we’ve created both a vibrant livable neighbourhood and an iconic tourist destination.

Daytime view of street lined with shops and people eating on patios The Distillery District
Retail along Tank House Ln.

A transformational partnership

We worked closely with leading developer Cityscape, to completely rejuvenate the 13-acre site, turning more than 40 heritage buildings and 10 cobblestone streets into a globally-recognized destination at the heart of a revitalized and thriving East End.

Night time photo of string lights and decorations up during the Christmas Market at the Distillery District
Winter Village lights on 19 Trinity St.
Night time photo of string lights and decorations up during the Christmas Market at the Distillery District
Winter Village lights on Spirit of York Distillery

Building a dynamic community

From Canada’s leading artist-driven theatre company Soulpepper, to independent art galleries and the world-famous Toronto Christmas Market, we redeveloped The Distillery District not just as a real estate project, but as a thriving city landmark.

Coming soon

Dusk rendering of building with people walking around The Distillery District
The Kettle
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The Ribbon Building

Our latest development in The Distillery District includes a 49-storey, 554 residential rental units and a 5-storey office and retail building we call the Ribbon. The Ribbon will almost double the amount of commercial area in the Distillery, bringing more retailers and employment to the area.

The Distillery District

Toronto, ON

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Bring on bold ideas

We’re not afraid to think big, invest early or take the path less travelled. Our innovative investments are transforming urban life in smarter, better ways.

Building better communities

From sustainable building practices and community engagement to ethical corporate governance, we aim to make a positive impact wherever we operate.

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