Jun 15

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

Saturday, June 15th between 10:30am – 4:00pm

Oct 19

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

Save the date for our annual AppleFest Event! Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA and stay tuned for updates!

Jun 15

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

Save the date for our annual Sidewalk Sensation event! Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA and stay tuned for updates!

Dec 2

Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

Enjoy Santa and Carollers on Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm while you shop for the holidays on Bayview Ave!

 

Oct 14

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

Our annual AppleFest is happening on October 14th! Bring your family and friends and enjoy some great FREE entertainment and interactive activities with the businesses of Bayview Leaside BIA. Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA for updates and promotions!

Jun 17

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023

Save the date for our annual Sidewalk Sensation event! Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA and stay tuned for updates!

Mar 1

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program provides funding to commercial property owners and tenants of commercial property, to redesign, renovate or restore facades on commercial buildings that are commercial use at street level and may have commercial and or residential uses on upper floors.  The building façade must face a public road or a right-of-way that is accessible to the public.

Please visit this link for more details and to begin your application process: https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/commercial-facade-improvement/

Dec 3

Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event December 3rd & 10th

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview!

Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE warm beverage from select retailers, a FREE reusable shopping bag, take-home gift wrapping package, and FREE photo booth all while being serenaded on the street by carollers and Santa handing out candy canes!

The shops on Bayview have everything you need to check your list complete, and we want to THANK YOU for shopping and gifting from our local merchants this Holiday season!

Learn more about our shops by following us online at @BayviewLeasideBIA and visiting our directory on our website www.BayviewLeasideBIA.com

Oct 15

Applefest 2022!

The Bayview Leaside BIA is proud to welcome you back to our annual Applefest celebration held on October 15th, where we will line the streets with apple’s and hay to recreate the feel of our farming and orchard history.

Bayview Biz – The South Bayview Bulldog A Unique Local News Service

  • The Sweet Potato is closing its Bayview-Leaside location
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on February 12, 2025

    The Sweet Potato has announced that its Bayview-Leaside location will close permanently on Friday, February 14, 2025. In a statement on social media, the organic grocery store shared that the decision was difficult but necessary to focus on enhancing its flagship store in The Junction. The store expressed gratitude to the Bayview-Leaside community for its…

  • Bayview Biz: Closures, new leases, and a fresh fairway
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on February 11, 2025

    Several changes are unfolding along Bayview Avenue with recent closures and upcoming new openings. The Sweet Potato: Uncertain Future The Sweet Potato grocery store at 1678 Bayview Ave has reduced its hours to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, but the shelves are mostly empty. The Bayview location has also been removed from the company’s…

  • Davisville changes, cemetery debate & Bayview’s fishmonger
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on January 23, 2025

    The January 2025 edition of the North Toronto Post highlights key developments and community updates in the area, from infrastructure projects to new business ventures. Here’s a quick summary of some of their latest coverage: Davisville Avenue Revamp Big changes are coming to Davisville Avenue as part of the City’s “Complete Street” initiative. Expect cycling…

  • New lifestyle boutique ‘Homebody’ coming to Bayview
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on November 29, 2024

    A new sign in the window of 1575 Bayview Avenue has revealed that Homebody, a lifestyle boutique, will soon be opening its doors in the neighbourhood. The message, “Hey Bayview… Homebody for the home + for the body … we can’t wait to meet you,” hints at the arrival of a store that blends fashion…

  • BAYVIEW BIZ: Festive greenery, fresh looks, and renos
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on November 14, 2024

    The Bayview-Leaside BIA has ushered in the holiday spirit by replacing fall mums with winter greenery displays—evergreens with pinecones and decorative twigs now brighten the streetscape, adding a festive touch. Hermie’s Diner has also refreshed its look with a bold new façade and updated signage that highlights their Canadian Filipino offerings: “All Day Breakfast •…

  • BAYVIEW BIZ: Fall flourishes ahead of Applefest
    by South Bayview Bulldog Admin on September 30, 2024

    Bayview Avenue had its seasonal switchover this past weekend, as crews replaced summer blooms with beautiful fall plantings. Ornamental peppers, cabbage, grasses, and mums now fill the tree boxes and planters throughout the Bayview-Leaside BIA area. The refreshed greenery sets the stage perfectly for the upcoming Applefest, scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, 2024, from 10:30…