Blue Goose Tavern plans addition of brewery in Toronto

Toronto – The Blue Goose Tavern, a staple of south Etobicoke’s Mimico community since the 1800s, is seeking city approval for a large building expansion that would include brewing facilities.

In the bylaw zoning application, the ddition of a fourth story, new outdoor patio, and brewery installed in the basement are outlined.

Additionally, the Blue Goose Tavern is currently being researched and evaluated by Heritage Preservation Services for potential inclusion on the city’s heritage register, according to InsideToronto.com.

Built in 1892 as the Windsor Hotel, it was rebuilt due to fire in 1909 as the Windsor Public House. In 1971, the name was changed to The Blue Goose Tavern — a nickname it got from a blue-tinged steam engine whose engineer used to make frequent stops at the pub while passing through town, according to the Etobicoke Guardian.

A timeline was not given.