5 Instagram-worthy Spots in Toronto’s Riverside
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
1d ago
Because of social media, we’ve developed this “content-first” approach to things. Wherever we go, the impulse to whip out our smartphones and take photos has become almost second nature. If you’re looking for a place to take some fun photos for the feed, head over to Toronto’s Riverside in the East End. There’s plenty of cool sites and photo ops that line this part of Queen Street East. Here are some of the best spots in Riverside for the ‘gram: Photo credit: Christian Jay B. Quilo “Time and a Clock” at the Riverside Bridge Address: Time and a Clock, just west of Davies Ave on Queen St E, Tor ..read more
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A Day in Riverside: 10 Things You Can Do in The Neighbourhood
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
1w ago
Imagine this: you have an entire day free on a weekend—no work, no errands (lucky you), and the weather forecast seems great. You decide to go out and make a whole day out of it. What about heading over to Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood and rediscovering this beautiful corner of Toronto? If you’re not quite sure where to go and what to do, check out this itinerary: Photo credit: Dark Horse Espresso Bar Instagram 8 A.M. | Caffeinate at Dark Horse Espresso Bar Obviously, the best way to start the day is with a cup of great coffee. Dark Horse, which has several locations across Toronto, is a ..read more
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Opportunities at Riverside BIA Events 2024
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
2M ago
The Riverside BIA’s 2024 public events will bring together an exciting and diverse roster of vendors, artists and entertainers and programming. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming for 2024 and check out the opportunities to get involved: Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood – it’s all coming back Saturday, June 8th, 2024!! Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest will span 10 vibrant blocks along Queen Street East between the Don Valley Parkway to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street. It all happens just across the bridge from Toronto’s Downtown Core. Rivers ..read more
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Riverside Winter Warmup Series!
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
2M ago
Get ready to Warm Up…With some great local Riverside spots we will be featuring in collab with @torontofoodblog We’re featuring great local eateries & cafés every Monday & Friday, presenting different featured items you could warm up with this winter! In these features you’ll get to see either a selection from new winter menus or some local favourites. Be sure to follow us, like & save these for later as a reminder for your next lunch or dinner plans and keep following for the next feature. Toronto Food Blog is a local food blogger that features eateries across the GTA, and has co ..read more
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Celebrating Bonjour Brioche
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
2M ago
It was one year ago today that beloved Riverside business Bonjour Brioche re-opened under new ownership, and the business has been going strong for 26 years! So we’re celebrating with some of the famous croissants from this French bakery serving breakfast and lunch in Toronto’s East End since 1997! Give them a cheer via @bonjour_brioche p.s. They’ll be closed Jan 15-24 for some R & R, and back Jan 25th Photo credit: Riverside BIA The post Celebrating Bonjour Brioche appeared first on Riverside Toronto ..read more
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12th Annual Riverside Antler Breakfast BRINGS IT!
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
3M ago
The 12th Annual Riverside Antler Breakfast was a HUGE success! The outpour of support this year was truly phenomenal and we’re happy to share that we’ve met our $10,000 goal to support the year-round operation of the Rivertowne Breakfast Program in 2024! After three years of a virtual event, it was truly a joy to reconnect in person and support the community together. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported and joined us. Left to right: Santa; Riverside BIA Chair Mitch Korman, Rivertowne Breakfast Program Founder Joan King; Santa sponsor Jason Friesen of Outline Financial; Re ..read more
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Meet the Artists of Riverside Window Wonderland 2023!
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
4M ago
During the holiday season, Riverside shops and retailers are hosting the Window Wonderland contest! This year is an extravaganza with 15+ participating storefronts with many designs by local artists – it’s a fun way to get into the spirit whilst supporting local business and artists. Artists Ella Mazur (@eecmazurart), Erin McCluskey (@mcclusk), Sherrill Tucker (@MotherTuckerArtworks), and Talie Shalmon (@talshal_), have each created window displays with hand-drawn illustrations and decorative lights in participating storefront windows as part of this festive project! MEET THE ARTISTS… This yea ..read more
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Riverside Antler Breakfast is BACK in Person, Get Your Tickets!
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
4M ago
After several years of holding our annual fundraiser, the Riverside Antler Breakfast, virtually (our last in-person event was in 2019!) we are bringing it back to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre for it’s 12th year on Friday, December 8th! We can’t wait to come together with community members for a hearty hot breakfast, fun local entertainment, and great company – all in support of a good cause: the Rivertowne Breakfast Program. Here are some of the highlights of the December 8th event, 8am-10:30am at the Ralph Thornton Centre (765 Queen St East, 2nd Fl): Get together with local folks to e ..read more
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Savour the Flavours of Riverside Delights While Enjoying the Beaches Jazz Festival
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
9M ago
Craving delicious food after enjoying the sounds of Riverside and Leslieville? Look no further! The Riverside and Leslieville Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) have launched Queen East Eats, an initiative to support outdoor dining in the Queen East area. With over 50 outdoor patios to explore across both BIAs, you can easily hop from one patio to another or find a cozy spot to unwind. Don’t forget to check out our food features, where you’ll find mouthwatering photos of dishes that will have you craving another visit in no time. Get all the information you need for each location, making your d ..read more
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MEDIA RELEASE: Riverside BIA and Leslieville BIA Say ‘CHEERS’ to 2023 Patio Season With ‘Queen East Eats’
Riverside Toronto | Home of Degrassi Street
by riversidebia
10M ago
Food tours, colourful promotional displays, patio map, giveaways and more to welcome patrons to summer/fall outdoor dining experience  Toronto, ON –  [June 12th, 2023] To mark the return of the City’s CafeTO program, two Business Improvement Areas have teamed up to launch ‘Queen East Eats’ – a unique, first-of-its-kind collaboration to promote the ‘support local’ experience and a patio season like no other on their shared main street. Experience ‘Queen East Eats’ this patio season – it’s a partnership between the Riverside BIA (Queen St E between Davies and Empire Avenue) and the Les ..read more
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