Three streets near the Distillery District will close on evenings and weekends until January 3
The Distillery Winter Village opens November 12 and brings road closures to Front Street East, Mill Street and Trinity Street on evenings and weekends. Free admission applies on Monday through Wednesday and before 4 p.m. on other days.
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Three streets near Toronto's Distillery District will close on evenings and weekends starting November 12 for the Distillery Winter Village, NOW Toronto reported Wednesday. The closures run through January 3, 2027.
The Distillery Winter Village is an outdoor holiday market in the Distillery Historic District's cobblestone lanes. The organizer runs vendor stalls, a licensed area and special events across the market's Thursday-to-Sunday schedule, which the event's own website describes.
The city is closing Front Street East (westbound lanes) between Cherry Street and Trinity Street, Mill Street between Cherry Street and Parliament Street, and Trinity Street between Front Street East and Mill Street. The schedule: Thursdays 3 to 9 p.m., Fridays 3 to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays noon to 9 p.m.
From December 14 to January 3, the closures extend to every day of the week with additional restrictions, the Winter Village's own website says.
Admission
Admission is free on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through December 13, on all Thursdays in November except Opening Night (November 12), and before 4 p.m. on any day that tickets are otherwise required. Children 9 and under are always free.
On paid evenings, tickets start at $16 plus HST and a service charge. New Year's Eve from 7 p.m. to midnight has a separate ticket at $30. Tickets must be bought online in advance at thedistillerywintervillage.com; the organizer says there is no on-site box office. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Getting there
The Distillery District is within walking distance of Union Station. The King and Queen streetcar lines both run nearby, and the 504A King streetcar stops at the Distillery Loop on Cherry Street. NOW Toronto says parking in the area will be limited because of ongoing construction nearby.
Drivers heading to the Distillery District on evenings and weekends should plan for the closed streets and consider transit instead.
Questions this story answers
Which streets close for the Distillery Winter Village in Toronto?
Three streets close during the Winter Village's operating hours: Front Street East (westbound lanes) between Cherry Street and Trinity Street, Mill Street between Cherry Street and Parliament Street, and Trinity Street between Front Street East and Mill Street. Closures follow the event's weekly schedule: Thursdays 3 to 9 p.m., Fridays 3 to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays noon to 9 p.m.
When does the Distillery Winter Village run in 2026?
The Distillery Winter Village opens Thursday, November 12, 2026 and runs through Saturday, January 3, 2027. The event runs Thursdays through Sundays. From December 14 to January 3, the event runs daily with extended road restrictions beyond the weekly schedule.
Is admission to the Distillery Winter Village free?
Admission is free on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through December 13, on all Thursdays in November (except Opening Night, November 12), and before 4 p.m. on any day that requires tickets. During ticketed hours, prices start at $16 plus HST and a service charge. Children 9 and under are always free. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; there is no on-site box office.
How do I get to the Distillery District by transit?
The Distillery District is within walking distance of Union Station. You can also take the King or Queen streetcar lines or the 504A King streetcar to the Distillery Loop on Cherry Street. NOW Toronto reports that parking in the area will be limited due to ongoing construction nearby.
What transit options replace driving during the Distillery District road closures?
The King and Queen streetcar lines run past the area, and the 504A King streetcar stops at the Distillery Loop on Cherry Street. Union Station is also walkable. The event organizer and NOW Toronto both encourage transit over driving due to limited parking nearby.
What is the admission price on New Year's Eve at the Distillery Winter Village?
New Year's Eve from 7 p.m. to midnight requires a separate ticket priced at $30. This is higher than the standard paid-night price of $16 plus HST. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person.
Are there extended road restrictions at the Distillery District in December?
Yes. From December 14 to January 3, the road restrictions extend beyond the Thursday-to-Sunday schedule: the event runs daily during that period. This means daily closures on the three affected streets during operating hours. The standard weekday closures that apply only on Thursdays no longer apply; closures extend to every day.
Who runs the Distillery Winter Village?
The event is run by the Distillery Historic District, trading as The Distillery Winter Village. The City of Toronto implements the road closures to support the event. Full information including ticket sales is at thedistillerywintervillage.com.
Sources
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- NOW Toronto — Distillery District road closures guidenowtoronto.com
- The Distillery Winter Village — official admission and schedulethedistillerywintervillage.com
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