Why are we doing it?
We wanted to create something special, a happening that would lift the collective spirit of the city. In a world with so many dark and ominous messages, our goal is to create a positive, magical urban oasis where people of all ages and backgrounds can and will enjoy together.
Simply put, we want to help transform a moment of consciousness, from the cold and the dark into the warmth of the light (even if it can reach -20 C).
Oh, and we really, really like pretty lights π
What is it?
The Toronto Light Festival offers a visual journey and a playful adventure throughout the walking streets of The Distillery District.
During the cold, dark days of winter, The Toronto Light Festival offers visitors a reason to bundle up, get outside and celebrate the season, creativity and life in the big city.
The Festival, now in its fourth year, exhibits local and international light artists. Artworks are curated to educate, warm hearts, inspire or just put a smile on visitors faces.
Where: The Distillery District
When: January 17th – March 1stΒ
$0.00 DollarΒ To Attend
Where:
The Distillery District
When:
Jan 17th – Mar 1st
THURS β SAT Sundown to 10pm
$0.00 Dollar
To Attend
2020 Artist Line Up
Toronto Light Festival Walking & Tasting Tour
Brighten up those dark winter nights with a tour and tasting experience of the 2020 Toronto Light Festival.
The tour starts with a hot beverage and a guide will take you around the streets of the Distillery District to explore the fascinating artworks of light by artists from Canada and around the world. Guests will warm up with spirit tastings, and samples from a local chocolate factory and brewery. It is the perfect reason to get out and celebrate the season!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN OPTIONAL TOUR AND VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL ON THEIR OWN FOR FREE.
Tour length: 75 β 90 minutes
Departure time: 6:30pm
Dates offered: Β Wednesday β Saturday (other dates may be available upon request)
Tour length:
75 β 90 minutes
Departure time:
6:30pm
Dates offered:
Thursday β Saturday (other dates may be available upon request)
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TOUR COST IS $49 + HST PER PERSON
How To Get Here
Subway from the Bloor Line: Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block South to Mill St.
King Streetcar: Take 504 King East Streetcar. Exit at the Distillery Loop. Cross Cherry Street at the Mill Street intersection and enter via Tank House Lane or Distillery Lane.
From Union Station: Walk 7 minutes North on Bay Street to King Street; board the 504 King East Streetcar and ride it to the Distillery Loop. Cross Cherry Street at the Mill Street intersection and enter via Tank House Lane or Distillery Lane.
Take GO Transit to Union Station. Connect to Fort York-Esplanade 121 Bus to Mill Street or Cherry Street.
From Union Station, the Distillery District is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the Esplanade.
At the Distillery District, parking lots are accessible from Parliament and Cherry St. Nominal parking fee. At local municipal lots:Β 65 Trinity Street | 44 Parliament Street
Don Valley Parkway to Richmond St. exit, West on Richmond to Parliament, South on Parliament to Front St., then East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Kingston Rd. to Eastern Ave. Then proceed to Front St. West on Front to Parliament, then South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Queen St. West to Parliament then South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
427 South to QEW. QEW East to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then North on Jarvis St. to Front St., East on Front to Parliament St. then South on Parliament,Β East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Don Valley Parkway South to Richmond St. exit, West on Richmond to Parliament, South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
QEW East to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then North on Jarvis St. to Front St., East on Front to Trinity St., South onto Trinity St.
The Distillery Historic District is an accessible site and provides for mobility-accessible parking, ramp access to buildings, shops and restaurants, washrooms with child changing facilities, and wheelchair accessible stalls. We remind all visitors of the Distillery Historic District that the streets inside the District are made of cobble stone and are in some locations uneven, and that the popularity of the Toronto Light Festival gives way to large crowds during peak times (weekends).
Subway from the Bloor Line: Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block South to Mill St.
King Streetcar: Take 504 King East Streetcar. Exit at the Distillery Loop. Cross Cherry Street at the Mill Street intersection and enter via Tank House Lane or Distillery Lane.
From Union Station: Walk 7 minutes North on Bay Street to King Street; board the 504 King East Streetcar and ride it to the Distillery Loop. Cross Cherry Street at the Mill Street intersection and enter via Tank House Lane or Distillery Lane.
Take GO Transit to Union Station. Connect to Fort York-Esplanade 121 Bus to Mill Street or Cherry Street.
From Union Station, the Distillery District is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the Esplanade.
At the Distillery District, parking lots are accessible from Parliament and Cherry St. Nominal parking fee. At local municipal lots:Β 65 Trinity Street | 44 Parliament Street
Don Valley Parkway to Richmond St. exit, West on Richmond to Parliament, South on Parliament to Front St., then East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Kingston Rd. to Eastern Ave. Then proceed to Front St. West on Front to Parliament, then South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Queen St. West to Parliament then South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
427 South to QEW. QEW East to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then North on Jarvis St. to Front St., East on Front to Parliament St. then South on Parliament,Β East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
Don Valley Parkway South to Richmond St. exit, West on Richmond to Parliament, South on Parliament, East onto Front St., South onto Trinity St.
QEW East to Gardiner Expressway. Take Jarvis St. exit, then North on Jarvis St. to Front St., East on Front to Trinity St., South onto Trinity St.