Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 60) Attractions Chinatown Business Improvement Area 287 Spadina Ave., Unit D-2nd Fl. 416-260-9800 www.chinatownbia.com Diverse range of shops offering baked goods, herbal medicines, books, videos, household items, and Chinese arts and crafts. Also many jewellery stores, wholesalers of watches, fabric, garments, children’s wear and perfume stores. Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area 481A Church St.; 416-393-6363 www.churchwellesleyvillage.ca The entertainment and social hub of Toronto’s gay community, and central location for the annual Pride Week activities. Offers an array of thriving restaurants, bars and lounges that cater predominantly to the gay tourist, weekend and night-time crowd. Distillery Historic District, The 55 Mill St., Bldg. 58, Ste. 200 416-364-1177 www.thedistillerydistrict.com Toronto’s newest centre for arts, culture, food and entertainment. This national historic site includes 44 heritage buildings and numerous brick-lined courtyards. Explore the district’s many restaurants, art galleries, artisan boutiques, specialty retail stores. Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area 40 Dundas St. W., Ste. 300 416-597-0255 www.downtownyonge.com Home to the Eaton Centre, YongeDundas Square, College Park, Toronto Life Square, eight hotels, 150 bars and restaurants, 600 retail stores and live theatre, this urban experience offers something for everyone. Eglinton Way BIA, The 533 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 200 416-487-3294 www.theeglintonway.com A nine-block stretch located at the north end of Toronto’s exclusive Forest Hill neighbourhood, just a few blocks away from Yonge Street along Eglinton Ave. W. between Oriole Pkwy. and Chaplin Cres. Gerrard India Bazaar 1426 Gerrard St. E.; 416-465-8513 www.gerrardindiabazaar.com 60 www.SeeTorontoNow.com The largest ethnic market of Indian goods, fashions, fabrics, jewellery and food in North America. The Bazaar is open year-round. Rediscover the riches of the Orient. GreekTown on the Danforth B.I.A. 396 Danforth Ave., Ste. 201 416-469-5634 www.greektowntoronto.com www.tasteofthedanforth.com A vibrant community that combines modern Mediterranean life and ancient Greece. Shops, boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs located along Danforth Ave. Easy subway access Chester, Pape and Donlands. Taste of the Danforth festival in Aug. Port Credit BIA 105 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga 905-278-7742 www.portcredit.com Port Credit – the hippest place in the 905. Check out all the summer events and happenings online. Queen’s Quay Harbourfront BIA 249 Queen’s Quay W., Ste. 110 416-596-9821 www.queensquayharbourfront.com Visited by 12 million annually, this area is home to beautiful hotels, parks and gardens. Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands form a spectacular backdrop for the many shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment attractions. St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA 92 Front St. E.; 416-410-9242 www.stlawrencemarketbia.ca The historic heart of Old York and the vibrant soul of a new city. This area of Toronto offers everything from fine dining to farmers’ markets, and a lively nightlife enjoyed in the same historical surroundings once occupied by Toronto’s founding fathers. The Beach BIA 416-693-2242 www.beachesbia.com Close to paradise and downtown Toronto. Enjoy Toronto’s favourite lakeside community, with small-town charm. Stroll the scenic three-km boardwalk and enjoy unique shops, bustling cafés and cozy restaurants. Hop on the Queen St. streetcar heading east. http://www.chinatownbia.com http://www.greektowntoronto.com http://www.tasteofthedanforth.com http://www.churchwellesleyvillage.ca http://www.portcredit.com http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com http://www.queensquayharbourfront.com http://www.downtownyonge.com http://www.stlawrencemarketbia.ca http://www.theeglintonway.com http://www.beachesbia.com http://www.gerrardindiabazaar.com http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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