While we love all the Parkdale nominees and they are number ones in our hearts, a big congrats to the winners and runners up of Best of 2014!
Best Unisex Clothing Store
North Standard Trading Post
Best Jewellery store – Runner Up
Made You Look
Best Donut
Glory Hole
Best cocktail bar – Runner Up
Zeze Food and Drink
Best Mixologist
Steve Mckeon- Small Town Food Co.
Best Dance Club
Wrongbar
Beginning in July, City of Toronto planning staff began conducting a study of West Queen West from Bathurst St. to Roncesvalles Ave. The study will look at the heritage character and value of buildings in the area, height of new developments, existing policies, public space improvements, transit issues and parking in the area, understanding and defining the character of the street and developing a vision for future development along the street. The first of two walks is set to take place this Saturday November 8th and will focus on Parkdale. Starting from Dufferin at the Amphitheatre the walk will continue west, ending at Roncesvalles. Community members are encouraged to join the walk to share thoughts and ideas about the neighbourhood. More details can be found here about the walk and the study. 
FREE PARKDALE (QUEEN WEST) Art + Design + Food Tours
Thursday October 23, 6:00 – 8:00PM
Continuing on after our last walk in September where we got an exclusive look at some of hot spots in East Parkdale (along Queen from Dufferin to Cowan Ave.), please click for an itinerary and some pictures of this walk.
This month’s walk will focus on the West end (along Queen from Triller Ave. to Roncesvalles), offering another evening of exciting discoveries.
Please join us as we explore some of the stores, galleries, bars and restaurants along Queen Street West that make Parkdale so great.
Click here for a detailed itinerary – Max. 50 participants
Walks are led by renowned art journalist and Art InSite founder Betty Ann Jordan
RSVP via Meetup.com or bajordan@sympatico.ca; LATE? Call cell 416-453-3120
NEXT BIA-SPONSORED PARKDALE WALK
Thurs. November 27, 2014, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
RSVP via Meetup.com (Toronto Arts + Culture Group)
or Betty Ann Jordan, 416-979-5704; bajordan@sympatico.ca
Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (BIA)
As a member of the Parkdale Village BIA, you are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 6:30 p.m.) Saint John’s Polish National Catholic Church @ 186 Cowan Ave.
The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) budget and general program for 2015 and elect a board of management for the 2015- 2018 term. This program is paid for by a special levy charged to you as well as other commercial/industrial property owners and businesses in the BIA.
Should you be interested in joining the Parkdale Village BIA Board of Management for the 2015-2018 term please contact Andrea Switzer, BIA Project Manager for a Nomination Form, by phone at 416-536-6918, or by e-mail at director@parkdalevillagebia.com.
Proof of membership will be required. Please bring photo ID and either a business card, utility bill showing business name and address, or your City of Toronto property tax bill.
If you are unable to attend and wish to appoint a person to vote on your behalf, please complete a Designate Form which will be mailed to you with the notice. Please note that no person in attendance shall have more than one vote.
The AGM is an opportunity to participate in the decisions that your BIA is making on your behalf. We look forward to you attending the meeting to learn more about the improvements being made within your business area!
FREE PARKDALE Art + Design + Food Tour
Discovering some of the spots along Queen Street West, that make Parkdale so notable!
On Thursday September 25, we embarked on our first walk, led by renowned art journalist and Art InSite founder Betty Ann Jordan. The walk featured stops at seven of Parkdale’s not to miss spots where we were treated to introductions to the businesses and the delightful people that own and operate them, we even had some treats along the way! Click here to see all the pictures. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming walks happening October 23 and November 27, 2014.
FREE PARKDALE (QUEEN WEST) Art + Design + Food Tours
Please join us as we discover some of the spots along Queen Street West, that make Parkdale so notable.
Thursday September 25, 6:00 – 8:00PM
Walks are led by renowned art journalist and Art InSite founder Betty Ann Jordan
Click here for a detailed itinerary and to RSVP – Max. 50 participants
RSVP via Meetup.com or bajordan@sympatico.ca; LATE? Call cell 416-453-3120
Brought to you by the Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) www.parkdalevillagebia.com
NEXT BIA-SPONSORED PARKDALE WALK 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thurs. October 23, 2014 RSVP via Meetup.com (Toronto Arts + Culture Group) or Betty Ann Jordan, 416-979-5704; bajordan@sympatico.ca
It’s that time of year again, time to have your say in picking the top shopping spots, bars and restaurants throughout the City with NOW Magazine’s Best Of Toronto Reader’s Choice. Parkdale is full of great spots to shop, grab a bite or have drinks with friends and this year’s list of nominees prove that well. Take a few minutes to vote for your favourites and let the rest of Toronto know that Parkdale is the place to be!
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Construction to conduct general maintenance, repairs and road resurfacing along Queen Street West.
Expected Project Dates: August 25, 2014 – October 31, 2014, however the construction happening within the Parkdale BIA is expected to be finished by mid-September. Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 6pm, weather permitting
Location: Queen Street West, between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue.
What to Expect:
For more information:
This past weekend the Parkdale Village BIA sponsored the second Lab Cab Festival & Sidewalk Sale in Parkdale Village! Patrons enjoyed over 100 multi-arts performers at 80+ venues and it was a wonderful opportunity for visitors to meet business owners, shop locally and participate in free activities! A huge thanks to all our volunteers, the festival organizers, the artists and shop owners who took part. Also, thanks to the organizations and community partners that supported the event, the residents and visitors who came out to support Parkdale! Please enjoy some event photos online at Lab Cab & Parkdale BIA!
Photos courtesy of Parkdale Village BIA, Lab Cab Festival and Jeremy Mimnagh.
On July 8, 2014 City Council will be considering the recent settlement offer received from the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association (“ORHMA”) in respect of their appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board of By-laws 1049-2013 and 1050-2013, enacted by City Council on July 19, 2013. This is following a mediation which took place between parties in late June 2014 regarding the Queen Street West Restaurant Study between Roncesvalles Avenue and Dufferin Street.
If the settlement is rejected by City Council, which the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner recommend, and a compromise cannot be reached, a 5 day hearing may be scheduled to begin on August 11, 2014.
For more information about the City Council meeting on July 8th, 2014, please click here.
