Item - 2025.TE26.34

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1. Authorized the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, subject to City Council adoption of the companion report entitled "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2025 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)"[TE26.35]; the temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026).

2. Directed the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services to communicate this temporary extension of 24-hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Part 1 above to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Distillery Winter Village.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Each year, the organizers of the Distillery District Winter Village submit their operational plans to the City for review. Transportation Services reviews these plans in detail and recommends changes informed by lessons learned from previous years. The Distillery Winter Village is a highly successful event that draws significant crowds, contributing positively to the city’s cultural vibrancy and supporting local businesses and community engagement.

Transportation Services also acknowledges the transportation-related challenges that arise during the event, including increased traffic congestion on surrounding neighbourhood streets, pressure on curbside space, and impacts to both event attendees and local residents. Transportation Services remains committed to supporting the event through continuous improvement in traffic management planning, working collaboratively with event organizers and other City divisions to mitigate impacts and enhance mobility for all road users.

The purpose of this report is to seek Toronto and East York Community Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village event, which takes place from November 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026, inclusive.

A companion report "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2025 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)" outlines the required non-delegated temporary traffic and parking amendments for streets with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Service.