Free self-guided walk · Toronto

Old Town to the Distillery District

A free self-guided walk through Toronto's Old Town, from St Lawrence Market past the Gooderham Building to the Distillery District.

Distance
3.3 km
Walking time
44 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the oldest part of Toronto, east of downtown.

Arrive hungry for St Lawrence Market.

  • Terrain: Flat and paved, with cobbles in the Distillery District.
  • Best time: Saturday morning, when the market is busiest.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Gooderham Building

    Start at Toronto's flatiron building.

  2. St Lawrence Market

    The historic food market.

  3. St James Cathedral

    A Gothic Revival cathedral.

  4. Distillery District

    Finish among the Victorian distillery buildings.

Tips

  • St Lawrence Market's South Market is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  • The Distillery District hosts a Christmas market.
  • Streetcars run along King Street.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.