Riverside BIA (Queen St East) and Queen Street West BIA have teamed up to create three virtual walks highlighting local restaurants, public art, and historical elements of these two beloved Toronto neighbourhoods. Officially launching on May 7th, the weekend of Jane’s Walk Toronto 2021, inspiration is drawn from urbanist and philanthropist Jane Jacobs.
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THANK YOU: Riverside Eats Virtually!
‘Riverside Eats’ marked a milestone as the Riverside BIA’s first virtual event! The event did double duty of showcasing some of the incredible restaurants and chefs right here in Riverside, while raising money for an amazing local cause! Thank you to our fantastic event production team and our fabulous audience! Check out this post to learn more, see the event recording and all the fun videos!
Beaches International Jazz Festival’s ‘Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside’
The Beaches International Jazz Festival has been a sought-after summer tradition for the past 32 years. The festival has brought life, music, culture and drawn crowds into Toronto’s east end communities.
A Telltale Sign of Riverside: Ron Fletcher and Stan Jones’ Riverside Gallery and the Riverdale ArtWalk
The ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ Series is part of how we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of this incredible neighbourhood of community-builders. Read story #3 of the Riverside sign at 808 Queen St East and how local movers and shakers spurred some big and lasting initiatives in Toronto East End.
Riverside BIA Putting a Hold on 2020 Public Events Due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, Riverside BIA will not be hosting our annual spring/summer Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest nor offering Riverside Walks this season. Please read our full statement.