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1 ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. 2 3 THE SPIRIT OF ST.CLAIR ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. 5 ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. 4 6 7 HISTORY & HERITAGE 10 A HUB OF HAPPENINGS 14 CHOICE RESTAURANTS 22 COFFEE, CAFÉS & BAKERIES 38 FIT AND FASHIONABLE 44 EDUCATION & RECREATION 54 ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. THE LOCATION 60 CANDEREL STORY 64 8 9 WHERE THE STORIED ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. PAST IS ONE WITH THE VIBRANT PRESENT. 10 11 A CULTURAL MOSAIC OF CHARM & ELEGANCE. Situated at the centre of the Northcliffe, St. Clair West and Hillcrest villages, our St. Clair Village community stands proudly between Corsa Italia and Forest Hill. The reinvention of this area serves as a fitting backdrop to our bold architecture and warm community situated on the north side of St. Clair Ave W. Appealing to the city’s talented and up-and-coming residents, this brings to life a vision to further develop a rich and inspiring culture of togetherness. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. 12 13 St. Clair Village puts you at the epicentre of all manner of inspiration and fascination. From streetcar to subway, absolutely everywhere is within reach. Stroll east to Wychwood barns, or enjoy inspired wining and dining at some of the city’s best restaurants. Roseneath Park is only steps away, while the city’s core is only a short bike ride. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. Latin Fiesta Restaurant Fiesta Latin The Barns, a designated heritage structure, is a community cultural hub in the Wychwood neighbourhood. Operated THE HEART by Artscape since 2008, the family-oriented haunt is famed for its year-round Farmer’s Market, every Saturday, featuring local, sustainable, organic and artisanal products. An inspired OF ARTS & meeting place, The Barns is overflowing with art thanks to 26 artist live/work studios and 15 artist work studios. With a CULTURE. colourful calendar of events, you’ll spend plenty of time here. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. Artscape Wychwood Barns Wychwood Artscape 18 19 All eyes remain fixed on galleries on St Clair Ave W. With its mural from Chris Perez, there’s no missing the Black Cat Showroom. Once a Chevy dealership, this gallery reimagines the space and is now a vehicle to push boundaries in all forms of art in Toronto. Likewise, Artusiasm Art Gallery showcases new artwork every two weeks with exhibitors and artists hosting events throughout the year. Black Cat Showroom 1785 St Clair Ave W. Galleria 814 Barns Wychwood Artscape 814 St Clair Ave W. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. Artusiasm Art Gallery 1684 St Clair Ave W. Lonsdale Gallery 410 Spadina Rd. 20 21 CREATIVITY GOES BEYOND THE GALLERIES TO THE STREETS OF ST. CLAIR. Salsa on St. Clair is a lively weekend event held annually in early July and heats up the summer with free on-site dance lessons from the city’s leading dance studios. Experience everything Hispanic culture has to offer with the very best in local and international talent. There’s no stopping the rhythm ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. in your feet once this parade hits full swing on the street. Artisans, craftspeople, and multi- Kay Pacha Sea Witch Fish and Chips generational family businesses line the 744 St Clair Ave W. 636 St Clair Ave W. THE FLAVOURS streets of St. Clair Ave W. The area is filled with people who trade on a first name basis Starving Artist Roast Fine Foods – their charm and personality permeating 1078 St. Clair Ave W. 786 St Clair Ave W. OF ST. CLAIR. the neighbourhood. From De La Mer Seafood market and fine Pukka Shunoko dining to indulgent fried feasts and every 778 St. Clair Ave W. 1201 St Clair Ave W. cuisine in between, this thoroughfare will set your taste buds ablaze. Some of the city’s top restaurateurs are moving to St. Clair to VILLAGE CLAIR ST. demonstrate their culinary talents. 25 to the sea. Our aim has always been to demystify seafood. So many people are terrified of cooking fish and seafood and it doesn’t have to be this way. It doesn’t have to be scary. It can be fun and easy. Part of what we do at De La Mer is show our customers that it’s not hard to cook fish well. We do that through our in-store recipe cards, our blog posts, the way we train our staff. We’re passionate about sustainable seafood. We can explain to customers the difference between organically raised fish and non. We believe that it’s important for people to know that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have great fish. Yes, black cod is delicious, but you know what, so is red snapper. Q: Why did you choose St. Clair West as your next stop? A: It’s vibrant, it’s diverse, there are so many young families, which has always been something we’ve considered when opening a location. Another thing we look for is, are there other complementary businesses here? Can someone walk down the street and buy everything they need? Can they get their bread, the vegetables, their meats, their fish all in one place? That’s something we look for when considering a new location and we found that on St. Clair West. “There’s such a spirit of heritage here but at the same time there’s so much David Owen is the co-owner of the sharing.” popular Toronto seafood market De DAVID OWEN HAS La Mer and we had the pleasure of sitting down with him to find out Q: What’s so special about St. Clair A REFRESHINGLY more about the popular fish market. West? A: There’s a great cross-section of people living here. It’s very UNIQUE TAKE welcoming. Neighbours really know neighbours. We always work to Q: You have a number of locations partner with others in the community, across the city. When did you arrive whether it’s a local school or a sports ON SEAFOOD, HIS in this neighbourhood? team or a community centre. Creating A: We opened this location 18 months those partnerships here has been so ago. easy because there’s an established BUSINESS, AND sense of partnering. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and De La Mer? Q: Can you describe the St. Clair at the same time there’s so much like a European small town, where WHAT THAT A: My partner and I have opened Ave W. vibe? sharing. there’s a high street and everything stores in neighbourhoods where we A: It’s a neighbourhood that’s very you need is on that one street. saw a need for a seafood market. consciously local and you don’t Q: Any thoughts for someone thinking MEANS TO HIS VILLAGE CLAIR ST. There are currently four De La Mer always see that. People here really about moving here? locations in Toronto. Our background seem to support small businesses. A: It’s warm. It’s welcoming. It’s CUSTOMERS. is in cooking. We’re not fishermen. There are so many rich cultures that very easy to become a part of the We’re not from the east or west coast. have roots in the neighbourhood: neighbourhood. Everyone seems We’re not steeped in fishing lore. We Italian, Portuguese, Jamaican. There’s to know everyone. Also, everything De La Mer Fish Market don’t have some magical connection such a spirit of heritage here but you need is right here. It’s a little bit 728 St Clair Ave W. 26 27 FAR FROM THE NOISE, BUT CLOSE TO EVERY DIVERSION, THIS IS THE APPEAL OF THE VILLAGE NESTLED JUST WEST OF FOREST HILL. Sea Witch Fish and Chips ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. The Rushton The 28 The restaurants and eateries of St Clair Ave W. reflect the neighbourhood’s diversity and sense of originality. Chamsine prepares authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with a focus on quality and freshness. Sea Witch offers up classic fish and chips, but isn’t afraid to get a little experimental with some of their dishes. Sidewalk Pizzeria and Dante’s Inferno serve classic Italian street food while Lox & Schmear’s specialty is old-world bagel sandwiches along with plenty of take-home items. Chamsine 537 St Clair Ave W. Sidewalk Pizzeria 1654 St Clair Ave W. Dante’s Inferno Paninoteca 1151 Davenport Rd. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. Starving Artist Starving Nodo Hillcrest Lox + Schmear 1030 St Clair Ave W. 30 31 ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. ST. CLAIR VILLAGE CLAIR ST. EMBRACE THE NIGHT. 32 33 Ferro Bar & Café Elevate any night out with cocktails, Ferro Bar & Café entertainment and dining experiences second-to-none. From Wagyu beef carpaccio to Peruvian cuisine, and centuries old buildings to lavish new establishments, you could not ask for more variety and finer places to enjoy your evening. Or keep it simple with your choice of lively restaurants. Either way it’s easy to see why foodies from all over the city are lining up right here. Nodo Hillcrest 794 St Clair Ave W. Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder 699 St. Clair Ave W. The Rushton 740 St. Clair Ave W. Ferro Bar & Café 769 St Clair Ave W. FK 770 St Clair Ave W.