Bloor by the Park
Nestled along Bloor Street West just east of picturesque High Park
between Keele and Roncesvalles, Bloor by the Park most closely mirrors
Toronto's diverse mix of cultures.
Established as a BIA in 1987, this district is currently well known for
its many award-winning restaurants, featuring foods and beverages from the
Orient, Mexico, France, the British Isles and elsewhere. Its distinctive
combination of shops, services and sidewalk cafes also makes a stroll through
the area well worth while.
Bloor West Village
Since 1970 when the Bloor West Village BIA was established, it has
steadily maintained its reputation as one of Toronto's most successful BIAs.
Located along Bloor Street West, from Glendonwynne Road to South Kingsway,
Today Bloor West Village is widely recognized as one of Toronto's most
popular shopping districts. Along with a good mix of retail shops, professional
offices and service establishments, it also boasts a concentration of
distinctive bakeries, delicatessens and restaurants, several of which offer a
tempting array of European specialties.
Bloorcourt Village
Located along Bloor Street West, from Montrose Avenue to Dufferin, Bloorcourt
Village, which became a BIA in 1979, is well known for its great variety
of shops and services, catering to all tastes and ages. Shoppers are pleasantly
surprised at the reasonable price ranges to be found here.
Bloordale Village
Here is a shining example of how people working together in a common
cause can make a real difference. An infectious spirit of revitalization and
renewal is much in evidence along Bloor Street West between Dufferin and
Lansdowne these days, as community leaders, merchants and residents have joined
together in an ambitious program to make their neighbourhood a better place in
which to live, work, shop and visit. Bloordale Village, founded in
1976, is playing a major role in this endeavour. Restaurants and bicycle shops
predominate in this area.
Bloor-Yorkville
If Toronto has a must-visit area, it's Bloor-Yorkville. Toronto's
most fashionable shopping area, Bloor-Yorkville is located in the heart of the
City and is the centre for international designers, with more than 700 elegant
shops, restaurants, art galleries, museums, and all that is chic.
In the 1960's, Bloor-Yorkville was a haven of folk singers and coffee
houses. A BIA was formed here in 1985, and today the district is an eclectic
blend of beautifully-restored Victorian houses, world-class hotels and stylish
buildings. The main streets of Bloor-Yorkville are busy city arteries, while
the smaller ones feature a delightful mixture of cobblestone laneways and
flower-decked courtyards.
Corso Italia
As its name proudly proclaims, Italian is the pronounced atmosphere of
this lively neighbourhood. Corso Italia stretches along St. Clair
Avenue West from just east of Dufferin to just beyond Lansdowne. Its many smart
shops offering an impressive selection of European-styled high-fashion
merchandise and its delightful restaurants featuring a tempting array of
regional delicacies make it the place to go when you're in the mood for
something with an Italian flavour. Corso Italia has been a BIA since 1984.
Danforth by the Valley
Extending east of the Don Valley along "The Danforth" and north
and south along Broadview Avenue, Danforth by the Valley, which got
started as a BIA in 1987, features a variety of attractions for visitors,
including a diversity of shopping, eating and entertainment facilities. The
Music Hall attracts audiences from all over the city, while local Riverdale
residents flock to Carrot Common, a trendy neighbourhood mews filled with a
unique mix of boutiques. Its own exit from the Don Valley Parkway as well as
two subway stops (Broadview and Chester) make this area easily accessible. The
inviting shops, restaurants and cafes will make you feel welcome, and one visit
will convince you to come back again and again!
Dovercourt Village
Small but energetic and community-conscious, Dovercourt Village
began in 1985 and extends along Dovercourt Road north and south from Hallam
Street as well as east and west along Hallam. It boasts a concentration of
small shops offering a variety of items, from taste-tempting baked goods to
fashionable apparel.
The Eglinton Way
What is The Eglinton Way? Located west of Yonge Street on
Eglinton Avenue West between Oriole Parkway and Chaplin Crescent, The Eglinton
Way, which has been a BIA since 1987, is a nine-block stretch of streetscape
that includes a myriad of shops, boutiques and services, enhanced by some of
the friendliest people in town.
Here you can dine at one of the finest restaurants in the city, luxuriate
in a French spa, get your hair styled, improve your wardrobe, select a gift,
buy a bouquet of flowers, make a pet happy, purchase a painting, rent a video
or attend a movie in a landmark theatre. You can also do your banking, see a
doctor, a dentist, a chiropractor, an optician, an accountant, a lawyer, get a
prescription filled, redecorate your home or locate an agent to help you find a
new one, have your insurance needs looked after. Treat yourself to the
experience of The Eglinton Way. All the amenities you want and need,
conveniently located within a few short blocks, with ample parking.
Elm Street
This friendly oasis is conveniently tucked into the very heart of
downtown Toronto, between Yonge and Bay, close to College Park, the Eaton
Centre and the Atrium on Bay. Elm Street, a BIA since 1985, features
several historical buildings, a health club, a beauty salon and is home to many
of the city's finest dining etablishments. You can literally eat your way
around the world here, as well as shop for cameras, film and photographic
supplies, computers, flowers and groceries.
Forest Hill Village
Renowned for its delectable cuisine, available in an assortment of
restaurants, foodshops and bakeries, this cozy village-within-the-city, which
was granted BIA status in 1979, is nestled along Spadina Road north of St.
Clair Avenue. Here you'll also discover a variety of intriguing specialty shops
featuring fashion trends, children's wear, kitchenware, hair care, spa treats,
champagne, roses, games, gifts and sweets. You'll also appreciate the friendly
personalized service that is a proud tradition among Forest Hill Village
merchants.
Gerrard India Bazaar
You don't have to be East Indian to enjoy the attractions of this lively
enclave, located along Gerrard Street between Coxwell and Greenwood, a BIA
since 1982. Traditional East Indian hospitality abounds here, along with an
abundance of exotic delights. Colourful saris, exquisite fabrics,
mouth-watering regional delicacies and delightful dining, dazzling jewellery,
traditional musical instruments, audio and video entertainment and
state-of-the-art electronics equipment; all await you at the Gerrard India
Bazaar.
Greektown on the Danforth
Greektown on the Danforth, a BIA since 1981, is a vibrant community
that combines the zest of modern Mediterranean life with the distinctly
historic spirit of ancient Greece. Enchanting shops, boutiques, restaurants -
and nightclubs that entertain visitors from mid-afternoon to early morning.
Celebrate the mystical splendours of Greek life at its BIA festivals. Grecian
warmth and hospitality are found in abundance along the Danforth, one of the
friendliest of Toronto neighbourhoods. Established professionals cater to your
needs here. Easy access by subway at Chester and Pape stations.
Harbord Street
"Something for everyone" characterizes this pleasant retreat
near the heart of the busy city. Here you'll find a number of specialty
bookstores, including one just for children, arts and crafts galleries, a hair
and skin studio for men and women, music stores, a golf shop, a famous bakery
and calandrina plus a taste-tempting variety of eating places offering
everything from your favourite sub or pizza as well as various other ethnic
dishes to the trendiest in luxury dining. Harbord Street
was established as a BIA in 1985.
Hillcrest Village
An area along St. Clair Avenue from Christie Street west to Winona Drive
where shoppers can enjoy a wide range of services, with clothing stores galore,
beauty salons, travel agencies, quality restaurants and fast food outlets. Hillcrest
Village has been a BIA since 1984.
Junction Gardens
The railroad played an important role in its historic past. Today, Junction
Gardens or "The Junction", prefers to be known as a district
that can offer a number of pleasant surprises to visitors - including a new
outdoor community farmers market, open on Saturday mornings in season. The
area, located along Dundas Street West from east of Keele to Quebec Avenue,
also boasts the second oldest BIA in Toronto, founded in 1973.
Little Italy
Its name is a tribute to the history of this great neighbourhood, which
was once Italian to the core. Today Little Italy, etablished in 1985,
is also home to South American, Portuguese, and Asian newcomers adding a
diverse multicultural mosaic to this eclectic neighbourhood, which runs along
College Street from Euclid Avenue west to Shaw Street.
Old Cabbagetown
One of Old Toronto's most historical sections, this fashionable community
is well known for its lovingly-restored Victorian homes. It is also widely
recognized as a lively centre of the arts, which boasts, among other popular
annual events, the Cabbagetown Cultural Festival and the Cabbagetown Tour of
Homes. Cabbagetown is the new home of the Canadian Children's Dance Theatre.
Old Cabbagetown, Toronto's third oldest BIA originating in 1974, runs
up Parliament and westward from there along both Carlton and Gerrard Streets.
Parkdale Village
Parkdale Village is a vibrant, colourful shopping area along Queen
Street West between Dufferin Street and Macdonell Avenue. The area is surrounded
by many lovely, tree-lined streets that showcase a number of beautiful
Victorian houses which have been featured in an annual tour of homes. A
fast-growing artistic community has taken root here in recent years. Its close
proximity to the CNE and the lake further enhance this unique shopping area,
which became a BIA in 1979.
Queen/Broadview Village
Queen/Broadview Village is conveniently located along Queen Street just
east of the Don Valley Parkway and minutes from downtown, with a stairway soon
to provide easy access from the Queen Street Bridge to the Lower Don Trail.
This well-established commercial district has long and strong historic
ties with the local community and the surrounding South Riverdale neighbourhood,
and prides itself on its ongoing efforts to preserve and restore a number of
interesting older buildings located in the area.
An energetic and effective association of local business people,
Queen/Broadview Village spearheaded a variety of beautification and
revitalization projects in the area over the last 16 years. These have
included: holding seasonal festivals and other events; adding banners, seasonal
decorations, and flowers in planters along with the spectacular city-wide "Cavalcade
of Lights" displays and a building facade improvement program, among many
other activities. Look for the impressive three-site Landmark Entrances, chosen
from a recent Public Art competition and themed "Time: and a Clock"
providing visible identity and definition to this active area.
Roncesvalles Village
You'll find an enduring Old World atmosphere much in evidence in Roncesvalles
Village, with a decidedly Polish accent. Tree-lined streets, the
tantalizing aroma of fresh-baked goods and traditional smokehouses as well as
trendy fashion shops are just a few of the attractions that keep former
residents of the neighbourhood and so many others coming back again and again
to visit, to shop, to browse or simply to catch up on what's happening.
Originally the district included two BIAs established in 1986 and amalgamated
in 1991.
St. Clair Gardens
Begun in 1985 and situated along St, Clair Avenue between Caledonia and
Old Weston Roads, St. Clair Gardens has it all, or at least, most of
it: a gleaming new car showroom, appliance dealers, a drug store that's
practically an institution in the neighbourhood, butcher shops, travel
agencies, and much, much more.
Upper Village
On Eglinton Avenue West, from Bathurst Street to Allen Expressway, Upper
Village is a vibrant shopping district that's easy to reach, has ample
parking and is a pleasure to browse in, with a taste-tempting variety of
quality restaurants to suit every budget, as well as many other enticements to
delight visitors.
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