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City exploration game
Toronto’s Distillery District Highlights
4.09Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 78 min 3.1 km Toronto App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrench
The experience
About this quest
Discover the history of beverage distilling in Toronto, wander through Victorian architecture and explore the favorite haunts of Toronto’s local ghosts.
Whiskey, sake, ghosts, vinegar, historic entrepreneurs, cutting-edge machinery, explosions, molasses — this game has it all.
Whiskey, sake, ghosts, vinegar, historic entrepreneurs, cutting-edge machinery, explosions, molasses — this game has it all.
Are you ready to drink in Toronto’s spirited past?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and visitors with a daytime half-day in the Distillery District get the story behind the Victorian brick: whiskey, sake, molasses, explosions and a few local ghosts, told over 15 stops and about 80 minutes. Families can solve the puzzles together along the way. Anyone hoping to ask a live historian questions, or wanting an indoor tasting tour, should book a guided walk instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover Toronto’s independent artists
Learn about the history of whisky production in Canada
Sample Sake naturally fermented by yeast in the walls
Wander the cobbled alleys of Toronto’s old buildings
Watch skilled chocolatiers whip up sweet treats
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.09 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Toronto
A · Start
49 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada
B · Finish
31 Saulter St #1, Toronto, ON M4M 2H8, Canada
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Kayla Kurin.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Kayla KurinWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in the Distillery District?
This walk takes you through 15 stops in the district, including Saulter Street Brewery, Brickworks Cider House, SOMA Chocolatier, Izumi Sake Brewery, several galleries and Spirit of York Distillery. Along the way you hear the history of beverage distilling in Toronto, look at the Victorian architecture and visit the favourite haunts of the local ghosts.
Is this a guided tour of the Distillery District?
No, it is self-guided and played on your phone. The app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, and you can start whenever you like without booking a time.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The walk starts at Cherry Street Gate and covers about 3.1 km. Most people take around 80 minutes, though you can go at your own pace. It is best done during the day, and you can pause at any point, stop for coffee or chocolate, and continue later.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it is recommended for families. Children who can manage a 3.1 km walk and enjoy spotting details in buildings will get the most from the puzzles. The stories touch on ghosts and explosions, told as local history rather than horror.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends or a family can walk the route together and work on each puzzle as a team. Since there is no fixed start time, the group can set off from Cherry Street Gate whenever everyone is ready.
Is Toronto’s Distillery District Highlights self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Toronto’s Distillery District Highlights start and finish?
It starts at Cherry Street Gate, 49 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada and finishes at Saulter Street Brewery, 31 Saulter St #1, Toronto, ON M4M 2H8, Canada. The route is approximately 3.1 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Distillery District context
Victorian industry preserved inside a modern cultural district
The Gooderham and Worts complex grew into a major 19th-century distilling operation, leaving an unusually large collection of Victorian industrial buildings. After production ended, the site was adapted as today’s pedestrian arts and entertainment district. This quest connects the surviving industrial landscape with stories from its working past; any ghostly associations are folklore, not verified history. Playable languages: English, French.
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