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BIA DESCRIPTIONS AND CONTACTS
Wexford Heights
Ms. Linda Raeside – Coordinator – (416) 288-1718
Situated along Lawrence Avenue East between Birchmount Road and Victoria Park Avenue the Wexford
Heights BIA offers the community a vast array of goods and services to choose from. Along with a good mix
of retail shops, professional offices and service establishments, it also boasts a concentration of
distinctive bakeries, restaurants and fast-food establishments, many with an exciting Middle-eastern flair.
The Wexford Heights BIA plays host to the Annual Taste of Lawrence Festival which takes place in early
July. Enjoy three exciting days of great food, entertainment and guaranteed fun for the whole family. The
festival features live-stage performances with a multi-cultural twist, kids’ activities include face-painting,
craft tables, inflatables, amusement rides just to name a few. For a nominal fee, patrons can sample
many of the mouth-watering tastes offered up by the local restaurants. We also offer a beer and wine
garden for those simply wanting to sit back and relax and take in the sights and sounds of the festival.
Wychwood Heights
Mr. Tony Bassels – Chair – (416) 652-1040
Wychwood Heights BIA is truly the heart of multiculturalism and the arts. Nestled in the greater
Wychwood area, which is steeped in a history rich in arts and culture, it sits in an enclave surrounded by
Cedarvale Ravine, Casa Loma, The Toll Keepers Cottage and the ground breaking Wychwood Barns - a
complex of live-work art space. The Wychwood Heights BIA runs along St. Clair Ave. West between
Bathurst to the east and Christie /Humewood to the west. This business area offers an eclectic mix of
artisans, shops and restaurants and boasts of historical residents such as Ernest Hemmingway. The
ArtWalk festival takes place each year on the last weekend of September. We invite you to visit Wychwood
Heights BIA the heart of multiculturalism and the arts - where no two stores are alike.
Yonge Lawrence Village
Mr. Rick O’Connor – Coordinator – (416) 657-4313
Welcome to Yonge Lawrence Village - a collection of quality businesses and unique, owner-operated
shops and services in the heart of North Toronto, with that “Small Town Feel, Big City Appeal.”
The Village boasts fashion shops and some of the City’s finest restaurants, as profiled in Toronto Life
Fashion and Restaurant Guides. Wonderful markets, grocers, coffee and specialty shops beckon with
sights, sounds and aromas. Classic and eclectic shops brim with treasures for the home, gift giving and
entertaining. Children’s stores offer quality shoes, clothing and magical items to surprise and delight.
Efficiency and courtesy abound in Village stationery, business service stores, professional offices and
excellent hair and beauty salons. As our motto suggests, with friendly service and big city offerings, Yonge
Lawrence Village proudly offers something for everyone!
www.yongelawrencevillage-bia.com
York Eglinton
Ms. Ritta Roach – Coordinator – (416) 789-1835
Established in 1981, the York-Eglinton BIA is located along Eglinton Avenue West between Winona Drive
and Chamberlain Avenue. Often referred to as the commercial backbone of the City, we are situated
centrally in the City with convenient transit services and access to Highway 401 from the W. R. Allen
expressway. The commercial strip is an international mix of shops and services catering to the city’s
diverse heritage. Here you will find what you need for any occasion. Our International Market provides the
one stop shopping for all your needs, so come down and experience what York Eglinton BIA has to offer.
www.yorkbia.com
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