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BIA DESCRIPTIONS AND CONTACTS
Uptown Yonge
Mr. Lee Romberg – Chair – (416) 489-4248
Created in 2005, the Uptown Yonge BIA is a popular main street shopping and dining destination.
Located in the heart of the City’s historic North Toronto neighbourhood, along Yonge Street from
Roehampton in the South to Glengrove Avenue in the North. Uptown Yonge is an eclectic mix of fine dining
and local pubs, specialty foods and kitchen wares, international retailers and local designers, and
necessities for the sports enthusiast. Conveniently accessible from downtown and out-of-town, Uptown
Yonge has something for everyone.
Village of Islington
Ms. Linda Pederson – Coordinator – (416) 767-7985
The Village of Islington BIA is located on Dundas Street between Islington and Kipling. The 200 shops,
restaurants and services have joined forces to create a beautiful and prosperous community. Old
Islington is a special, tree-lined place with colourful plantings, wide brick-bordered sidewalks and
beautiful murals. In September of 2003, the BIA was extended west to Kipling. Today, the area is home to
a myriad of interesting and ethnically diverse restaurants, shops and services. It is the people who make
the community. Residents and business owners alike give the neighbourhood its character, flavour and
feeling. In Islington you can find a friend, create connections and, most importantly, feel at home.
Take a walk; have a look. Rediscover the Village at your Doorstep.
www.villageofislington.com
West Queen West
Ms. Mara Samardzic – Coordinator – (416) 820-2727
Established in 2005, West Queen West is an eclectic retail area specializing in fashion, design and style.
It houses a variety of boutiques, interior design shops, antique and vintage stores, a selection of
distinctive and enticing restaurants, and is home to the largest concentration of galleries in the city.
Located on Queen Street West, between Bathurst Street and Gladstone Avenue, the area has over 400
businesses. With restoration of major landmarks like the Drake Hotel and Gladstone Hotel, West Queen
West is currently experiencing an infusion of new activity and investment, creating one of the most
vibrant commercial areas in the City.
Weston Village
Ms. Laura Alderson – Coordinator – (416) 249-0691
The Weston Village BIA was incorporated in 1979 and is one of the oldest BIA’s in the City of Toronto. We
have 164 member businesses, including restaurants, retailers and professional offices. The Weston
Village BIA typically runs three major community events during the calendar season including the Weston
Farmers’ Market Opening, held on the first Saturday in June; “Art in the Park” held in August in Little
Avenue Memorial Park; and the Weston Santa Claus Parade held traditionally on the last Sunday in
November. Members of the BIA work with other community groups to promote the history of the
community. Recently the BIA changed its formal name to the Weston Village BIA to reflect the history of
the community and to coincide with the 125th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Village in 1881.
www.westonbia.com
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