Toronto’s Distillery District Just Transformed Into A Giant European-Style Patio

Relax on this new patio setup!
Lead Writer, Travel

You don't need a passport to enjoy this summer. You can now spend your days relaxing beneath vibrant yellow umbrellas in one of the city's most beautiful areas. Grab some food or a drink and spend the day on Toronto's Distillery District patio for some major vacation vibes.

Your overseas getaway may have been put on hold, but you can still live like you're on an adventure. 

You'll feel like you're in the streets of France or Italy on Toronto's gorgeous new European-style patio.

The Distillery District has transformed into an expansive outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your summer days vacation-style.

Trinity Street is now filled with cheery yellow umbrellas and plenty of tables. 

The setup is new this year and offers visitors an additional spot to sit and enjoy food or drinks while social distancing.

The Distillery District informed Narcity that the seating area was created because of limited space at some of the area's popular restaurants.

You can grab food to go from your favourite venue and eat it beneath a charming yellow umbrella. 

Both Madrina and El Catrin have created grab'n go stations, and you can pick up Spanish Street Food and authentic Mexican eats from these spots.

There is also free parking in the Distillery District all summer long.

Patios around Ontario are adapting to new social distancing regulations.

Distillery District | Handout

Cabana Pool Bar has reconfigured its patio into a massive waterfront restaurant where you can enjoy dinner with a view.

If you're looking for more European vibes, you can head to this patio near Toronto for a mini holiday.

Grab a good book, drink, or meal, and spend the day relaxing beneath these cheery umbrellas on Toronto's new patio setup.

Distillery District | Handout

Distillery District Patio

Price: Free

Address: Distillery District, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy a little taste of Europe at the Distillery District's outdoor seating area. 

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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