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TOUR: Riverside Vintage Shops and Markets

Whether you’re looking to find something creative that’s handmade or you want to update your wardrobe with fashionable finds that’ll make you stand out, Toronto’s Riverside has our Vintage Shops and Markets tour to be your guide to checking out all of the unique local businesses right here.

Riverside Vintage Shops and Markets map Fevers Vintage located at 732 Queen St E

STOP 1: Fevers Vintage

732 Queen St East

Founded by twin brothers, Fevers Vintage (in Riverside since 2025) has a highly curated, accessible, and high-quality collection of authentic vintage clothing, blending 80s/90s nostalgia with “peace-and-love” and grunge styles. It is recognized for offering premium, handpicked items—including rare deadstock 80s GWG denim—at great prices. Check them out on Instagram @fevers.vintage!

St. John’s Eco Market located at 740 Queen St E

STOP 2: St. John’s Eco Market

740 Queen St East

Opened in 2025, this environmentally-conscious social enterprise is a multi-purpose space featuring a thrift store, art gallery, and café counter with baked goods and preserves from St. John’s Bakery. Proceeds are in support of local charity St. John the Compassionate Mission. Read more about them here at their website!

Ran’s Closet location at 747 Queen St E

STOP 3: Ran’s Closet

747 Queen St East

Ran’s Closet – in Riverside since 2023 –  stands out for incorporating South Korean fashion influences, including minimalist and “cottage core” styles, alongside a strong focus on sustainability. Learn more at their website and check out their Instagram @ranscloset_queeneast!

The Vintage Hall located at 754 Queen St E

STOP 4: The Vintage Hall

754 Queen St East

The Vintage Hall – the brainchild of the owner-operator of Second Voyage Vintage which is housed within its first floor – is a 2,700-square-foot, multi-vendor, two-floor market. It stands out by housing over 14 different specialized vintage sellers under one roof, offering curated clothing, homeware, furniture, and collectibles with a “treasure hunt” atmosphere. Visit their website and check out their Instagram @thevintagehallto!

Common Sort located at 760 Queen St. E

STOP 5: Common Sort

760 Queen St East

A go-to destination in Riverside for buying, selling, and trading clothes since 2008. If you want to find fashionable clothing that’s in great condition or let go of some of your own items, Common Sort has it all. Check out their Instagram @commonsort and website for more information. 

Good Juice Box Vintage at 768 Queen St. E

STOP 6: Good Juice Box Vintage

768 Queen St East

Good Juice Box Vintage, in Riverside since 2015, is unique for its highly curated, nostalgic 80s/90s, and early 2000s fashion, focusing on neon, graphic tees, denim, and whimsical accessories. Check them out on Instagram @goodjuiceboxvintage!

Arts Market located at 790 Queen St. E

STOP 7: Arts Market

790 Queen St East

The Arts Market is truly a stand-out gem in Riverside and Toronto, with over 50 local, independent artisans stalls housed within offering everything from baked goods, to candles, to clothing, to gift cards. Its unique model also offers a great option for low-cost space for creators to showcase diverse, handmade, and curated goods directly to customers. Learn more at their website and be sure to follow their Instagram @artsmarket!

We’d love to see if you check out the stops on this tour! Be sure to tag the businesses along with us @riverside_bia on social media!

Check out the rest of our self-guided tour series here!

Be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog for regular updates on the neighbourhood! 

This feature is part of our self-guided tours series curated by Richard – a Communication & Media Studies major at York University – in collaboration with the Riverside BIA.

Love is in the Air: 5 Ways To Spend Love Month in Toronto’s Riverside

First of all, can we just give ourselves a pat on the back for surviving what felt like the longest month ever? It’s finally February and love is officially in the air!

Whether you love shopping for cool vintage fashion or trying diverse international cuisines, there’s plenty of reasons to love Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood in the East End.

Here are 5 ways you can spend February your way in Riverside:

Photo credit: The Vintage Hall

Do you love fashion?

Even though the Riverside Vintage Crawl is still a few months away, you can still indulge in your love of fashion by checking out the vintage stores in the neighbourhood this season and doing a little winter wardrobe refresh. You can find the full list of independent vintage clothing stores in Riverside on our online business directory.

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Do you love art?

Over the years, Riverside has become home to many amazing public art by talented local creatives. For art lovers, you can do an art walk in Riverside and view the pieces at your own pace. In case you didn’t know, we’ve also launched a series of self-guided walking tours so if you’re looking for a fun (and free) outdoor activity to do this season, check them out!

Photo credit: Il Ponte

Do you love food?

From Indian at Royal Baithak (755 Queen St E) to Italian at Il Ponte (625 Queen St E), foodies are spoiled for choice in Riverside when it comes to global cuisine. Another fun foodie activity to do is a bakery crawl; there’s Blackbird Baking Co. (635 Queen St E), Bonjour Brioche (812 Queen St E) and more. Winterlicious, Toronto’s favourite wintertime foodie event, is also running until February 12th and a couple of our friends from the BIA are participating!

BLOG: What’s on the menu for Winterlicious 2026 in Riverside?

Photo credit: Oma Chiropractic & Wellness

Do you love self-care?

Oma’s annual self-love extravaganza is back! Join Oma Chiropractic (1 Munro St) on February 28th for the Love Yourself Event, an evening of fun and self-care featuring workshops, sessions and vendors. This year’s event is in support of Nellie’s Shelter. For more information on the program and registration, click HERE!

Photo credit: Amavi Atelier

Do you love small businesses?

What if we told you that by supporting small businesses in Riverside, you can get rewarded for it? Riverside BIA will be launching Riverside Rewards Raffle on Feb 17th, where you can win weekly and grand prizes simply by making a purchase at any of the businesses located within the Queen East construction zone. More details will be shared next week so stay tuned!

If you like content like this, check out the Riverside Blog regularly and follow @riverside_bia on Instagram for updates on what’s happening in the neighbourhood!

Oma’s Love Yourself Event 2026: All You Need To Know

Who’s ready for a fun evening of reflection, healing and self-care? Oma Chiropractic & Wellness is back with their annual self-love extravaganza: the Love Yourself Event!

Join Oma (1 Munro St) on Saturday, February 28th at 7pm-10pm for the Love Yourself Event, a chance to unwind and connect with your self-care practices!

This year’s Love Yourself Event is in support of Nellie’s Shelter, a Toronto-based non-profit that provides women and their children with a safe space for healing, personal growth and renewed strength.

There are three ticket options so you can customize your self-care experience throughout the evening. See ticket prices and inclusions below (and get your tickets fast before they seel out!!):

  • Mix & Mingle ($35): entry ticket where you can visit the many vendors on site, and take in the vibes of a fun and love-full evening
  • Mix, Mingle & Me Time ($50): entry ticket + 15-minute private session with a practitioner
  • The Full Embrace ($60): entry ticket + choice of a 30-minute workshop + 15-minute private session with a practitioner

From tarot readings to zero-proof cocktails, here’s a sneak peek into some (of many!) activities happening at this year’s Love Yourself Event by Oma:

Soundscape with Kat Lucas

Led by artist Kat Lucas, this session features an immersive soundscape designed to gently unwind the nervous system and awaken your own healing power through your breath and unique vocal frequency. You will move through a live, layered auditory experience — soothing piano music, live intuitive singing, resonant sound bowls and guided vocal somatic toning.

Space for Grace with Lee Philbrook & Stephanie Colwell

Through guided meditation and gentle Qigong, blending breath, mindful movement, and stillness, you’ll be supported in releasing what you’ve been holding and reconnecting with a grounded, restful state. This workshop with Lee Philbrook and Stephanie Colwell is a chance to soften the nervous system, restore balance and meet yourself with grace.

Tarot Reading with Julianne Ess

Sit down with Julianne Ess for a tarot reading, which provides a framework for the chaos that life presents us, and can help point us in the right direction as we navigate our complicated lives with intention and courage.

Chair Massage with the Oma Team

Chair massage — also known as seated massage — is a type of massage that takes place on a traditional massage chair. It is designed to take the weight off the spine and give easy access to the head, neck, back, shoulders and arms.

ZERO Cocktail Bar

Enjoy flavourful cocktails from ZERO Cocktail Bar, Toronto’s first non-alcoholic bar experience. They provide access to beautiful cocktails for those who want the creativity and delectableness of a traditional cocktail without the alcohol. ZERO believes in bringing communities together by creating beverages that everyone can enjoy.

Affirmation Cards with Kathryn Boyd

Join Toronto-based queer mixed media artist Kathryn Boyd and design a meaningful affirmation card as a simple yet powerful reminder of strength and self-love. Inspired by her own artistic practice as a path to introspection and healing, Kathryn invites you to explore self-expression in this creative mini-retreat.

Slots are first-come, first-served, so be sure to buy your tickets early to choose self-care activities. For more information on workshops and registration, click HERE!

This is a charity event, so there are no refunds on tickets. However, tickets can be transferred to a friend if you’ve booked your slot but can’t make it.

Check out @riverside_bia on Instagram and the Riverside Blog to stay updated on fun and exciting programming happening in the neighbourhood!

What’s on the menu for Winterlicious 2026 in Riverside?

In case you didn’t know, Winterlicious 2026 is officially ON! Who’s excited for great deals on set meals from over 240 restaurants in Toronto?

Toronto’s favourite wintertime foodie event is back and this year, we’ve got two of our friends in the Riverside BIA participating: ēst Restaurant and Eastbound Brewing Company.

BLOG: Winterlicious is back Jan 30th! Who’s participating in Riverside?

Winterlicious 2026 is running only until February 12 so make those reservations stat! We’ll leave the reservation links below for your convenience.

Curious to know what’s on the menu? Here’s a sneak peek into what our friends from the BIA are serving for Winterlicious 2026:

Photo credit: ēst Restaurant

ēst Restaurant (@est.restaurant)

Address: 729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1

Phone: 416-465-3707

*Reserve a table at ēst Restaurant for Winterlicious 2026: LUNCH | DINNER

Photo credit: Eastbound Brewing Company

Eastbound Brewing Company (@eastboundbeer)

Address: 700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9

Phone: 416-901-1299

*Reserve a table at Eastbound Brewing Company for Winterlicious 2026: LUNCH | DINNER

Winterlicious 2026 runs between Jan. 30 and Feb. 12. Check out the Winterlicious map HERE. Happy Winterlicious season, everyone!

Check out @riverside_bia on Instagram and the Riverside Blog to stay updated on fun and exciting programming happening in the neighbourhood!

The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway: 5 Fun Activities To Do in Toronto’s Riverside This Winter

Yes, it’s cold, but it’s Canada, so let’s bundle up, dig ourselves out, and embrace the fresh and fun side of winter here in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood!

From great cafes to cool vintage stores to amazing murals, Riverside is a vibrant lifestyle district with plenty to offer and is home to many small, locally owned businesses. So put your cute winter outfit on and buckle up — we’re going on a little trip to Queen East. Here’s five fun things to do in Riverside this season:

Photo credit: Isle of Coffee

Go cafe hopping.

Riverside is home to many amazing coffee shops. There’s Isle of Coffee (745 Queen St E), Jimmy’s Coffee (806 Queen St E), Amber Kitchen and Coffee (4 Boulton Ave), and Dark Horse Espresso Bar (630 Queen St E). Cafe hopping is a great way to spend a day in the neighbourhood, while staying warm in the winter. Some of them have seasonal drinks so that’s worth trying as well.

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Take a walking tour.

… when there’s no Extreme Cold Warning, at least. You can explore some of the historical landmarks in Riverside like The Opera House (735 Queen St E) or look at the cool public art we have in the neighbourhood. FYI, we’ve launching a series of self-guided walking tours with a new tour every week or so this winter – so check them out and stay tuned for more to come!

Photo credit: Coffee and Clothing

Do your own vintage crawl.

Vintage fashion lovers are in for a treat in Riverside as the area boasts a vibrant community of independent vintage clothing stores. While our first 2026 Riverside Vintage Crawl is still months away (we know you’re excited), you can definitely do one yourself in the meantime. As of writing, we have eight vintage clothing stores in the BIA — see the full list in the blog post linked below!

BLOG: A Fashion Reset: Vintage Shopping in Riverside This Winter

Photo credit: The Broadview Hotel

Treat yourself to a staycation.

We all deserve to spoil ourselves occasionally, right? Join the Broadview Key Club for members-only perks at The Broadview Hotel (106 Broadview Ave). They’re pet-friendly as well so you don’t have to worry about leaving the fur babies behind. A bonus tip: While you’re in the neighbourhood, sign up for the brewery tour at Eastbound Brewing Company (700 Queen St E), which is just next door).

Photo credit: The Comrade

Enjoy happy hour.

When you want to unwind a little bit, whether it’s from a stressful week at work or just the winter blues getting you down, gather the gang and head over to Riverside for happy hour. There are deals on fish tacos and margs at La Carnita (780 Queen St E), cocktails and burgers at The Comrade (758 Queen St E), and half-price bottles of wine over at Chez Nous (798 Queen St E), just to name a few.

If you’re new to Riverside, be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check out the Riverside Blog to stay updated on exciting happenings in the neighbourhood!