Alison Petrovich Sabrina Francescut Connect to the Inner City Centre with Ease
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NATURALLY ELEVATED Discover a community in step with the lifestyle you desire. Tranquility meets city living at SCALA, a luxurious condo-community set against a naturally lush ravine setting. Winding trails and verdant parkland intertwine with the unparalleled connectivity of both the subway and GO Train at your doorstep. Designed to naturally elevate, the Bayview Village community is brought to new heights with SCALA. 4 SCALA LIFE IN NATURE 5 CONTENTS CONTRIBUTORS 08 54 Serenity Now BLOGGER BLOGGER Discover all the natural beauty There and back again of the Bayview Village community. Heading to Pearson? Head in the right direction. Jen Chan Loulou Rails foodpr0n.com loulou.to 56 Real Life, Reflected Food is not just about Blogger Loulou loves living in sustenance, but also about taste, downtown Toronto and never leaves Create spaces that embody your personal style. creativity, and social interaction. home without a camera because you Jen Chan captures her experiences never know when the perfect photo 60 in image and word so she can opportunity will present itself. In 26 reminisce at her leisure – savour addition to sharing stories about the city the aroma of anticipation, the and the fun things she does in it, Loulou The Best of BLOGGER Appreciate texture of taste, and all that writes about art of all kinds, nature, an excellent meal evokes. food and favourite vintage finds. the Arts Bayview Village Shopping Marina Arnaout 10 Your shopping guide for head-turning fashion finds. affluenceavenue.com Set your sights on concerts, exhibits & performances. Splendour in Marina Arnaout is the founder of Affluence Avenue - Toronto’s First the Grass Luxury Lifestyle Guide covering Live with parkland in close proximity. 46 epicure taste, arts & culture, international travel, and business 14 advice. Affluence Avenue celebrates the best of what the world has to It's a Beautiful Natural offer from places to people, capturing the sublime and featuring stories Lifestyle Beauty that enhance the everyday. An interview on interiors with UNION 31's Kelly Cray. Welcome to where the wild things are. 66 A photo-series that satisfies the scenic soul. 17 Schools in the WRITER PHOTOGRAPHER Well Travelled Neighbourhood Travel abroad at a moment’s notice or 34 School is always in session in Alison Petrovich Sabrina Francescut connect to the inner city centre with ease. the Bayview Village community. sabrinaimagery.com 18 Active Duty 68 Alison Petrovich is a writer, Sabrina Francescut majored in Get fit: where to break a sweat in Bayview Village.t literacy enthusiast and lover of all things arts and culture. photography at The Ontario College A View from Above Branch Out of Art and Design. She has commanded 36 She has worked in journalism, Discover an area rich in history, culture, A step-by-step guide on how to social media and advertising, her own studio for many years shooting natural beauty and refinement. stretch out before you workout. and has had creative writing and commercial work, mostly products and Witness the photography published in the lifestyle, and still loves doing it. Somewhere 20 70 2012 & 2013 editions in there she managed to find the time to BLOGGER Wildlife of The Mitre. create a coffee table book on Venice, Italy, Staying In? Going Out? Amongst the lush greenery and meandering trails, The and win several photography awards. one truly becomes one with nature. A savoury list of where to dine & what to order in. Lisa Ng Greenhaus hipurbangirl.com 40 Effect Lisa Ng is the Editor-in-Chief of What to grow, what to All You Can Eat This Beautiful Day - a lifestyle garnish with & how to heal. Live steps and streets from the blog for smart women. You can area's finest food markets. 74 follow her food + travel adventures on Twitter @helloLisaNg or 42 Walk, Run, Hike, Bike Instagram @ThisBeautifulDay. Child's Play The Don An eclectic mix of family-favourite hot spots Where to find the trails more or less travelled. for kids and kids-at-heart. 6 SCALA LIFE IN NATURE 7 NATURE is what we see, The Hill, the Afternoon – Squirrel, Eclipse, the Bumble-bee, Nay –Nature is Heaven. Nature is what we hear, The Bobolink, the Sea – Thunder, the Cricket – Nay,– Nature is Harmony. Nature is what we know But have no art to say, So impotent our wisdom is to Her simplicity. Emily Dickinson 8 SCALA LIFE IN NATURE 9 Nature at its most natural. The allure of the outdoors. Whether exploring the abundant terrain of the Betty Sutherland Trail or taking a moment to reflect as the Don River reflects back at you, the community of Bayview Village and the surrounding area offers acres and acres of lush landscape to experience, explore and inspire. Serenity Now When the call of the great outdoors beckons your soul, find serene sanctuary in the natural surroundings of Bayview Village. For visitors, the parkland and ample green space offer an urban mecca of adventure, where days can be spent hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing. For residents, the area acts as an extension of one’s backyard. Host a picnic at Havenbrook From the winding ways of Park or spend an afternoon with little ones the Betty Sutherland Trail at the children’s playground at Clarinda. to the aquatic allure of No matter what solace you seek from the outdoors, you can find it in the fields, trails, the Don River, discover all parkland and green space that weave itself the natural beauty of the wonderfully into the Bayview Village terrain. Bayview Village community. THE DON RIVER TRAIL & BETTY SUTHERLAND TRAIL 10 SCALA LIFE IN NATURE 11 Havenbrook Park 15 HAVENBROOK BOULEVARD Moatfield Farm Park 300 LESMILL ROAD Located adjacent to the Henry Farm Tennis Club, with four lit In search of a tranquil escape? Then set your sights on Moatfield tennis courts and a clubhouse, this five-hectare park also features Farm Park. The quiet stretch of parkland is also a recently a baseball diamond, children’s playground and plenty of green discovered historical landmark, once home to a First Nations space for four-legged friends to run around in and explore. village more than 600 years ago. Splendour in the Grass Clarinda Park 31 CLARINDA DRIVE Hawksbury Park 1A HAWKSBURY DRIVE This small parkette boasts some of the best sightseeing around, as Master your swing at the Bayview Village Tennis Club, which features Toronto’s signature spot to watch the salmon swim up the Don River six lit, outdoor courts and a clubhouse. Adjacent to the courts is a each autumn. The parkette also features a playground, adored by the one-hectare park and a playground, where children and the young- neighbourhood children and visiting youth alike. at-heart can spend an afternoon swinging, sliding and climbing. Alamosa Park 11 ALAMOSA DRIVE Fifteen-Love is in full swing at Alamosa Park. Home to the Bridlebrook Community Tennis Club, sports enthusiasts of all abilities can rally at one of the three, full-size outdoor tennis courts. The park also boasts an elaborate playground and trails leading to the East Don Parklands. Villaways Park 41 ADRA VILLAWAY Villaways Park, lush with greenery and natural foliage, is the ideal spot for scenic strolls or Sunday bike rides. Shaded by wildlife, take a moment (or many) to appreciate the subtle beauty of the fairy-tale like bridge, a highlight of the area. FROM LANGUID AFTERNOON WALKS TO RECREATION-FILLED RELAXATION, LIVE WITH PARKLAND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY IN THE BAYVIEW VILLAGE COMMUNITY. BETTY SUTHERLAND TRAIL What’s in a name? The trail, christened after the former Metropolitan Toronto Councillor, is in recognition of her significant contribution to the local parks system. 14 SCALA LIFE IN NATURE 15 Can you tell me a little bit Our vision is to integrate about yourself and how you got materials that complement the started in interior design? verdant surroundings such as water, stone, marble and natural I stumbled upon an interior woods. The lobby features a design kiosk while attending waterfall and urban pond, echoed It’s a a career expo in high school. by the natural ravine found in After a brief overview of what the landscape, while conveying it was about, I was sold. a modern, luxury environment. I went on to study at Algonquin Elegant onyx, graphic marble and beautiful College in the Advanced Studio natural wood brings warmth Program. I graduated in the late to the areas. 90’s and have been designing ever since. The last seventeen The terraced suites are a years of which have been in standout in this community. life real estate development and Although interiors are your style specialty, what design tips can you hospitality. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to have give prospective buyers on infusing worked on dynamic projects design into an outdoor retreat? and have collaborated with many talented people. Working The key to creating an outdoor in design is extremely satisfying retreat is to think of it as an and rewarding. I draw daily extension of your indoor space. inspiration from popular Incorporate soft seating and culture, the urban landscape furnishings that complement and from travelling. your interior pieces as there will be a visual connection. Wood In a word (or a few) what is decking is always a stylish touch UNION31’s design philosophy? to warm up the space and create Discussing everything a cozy environment. Thought provoking, distinct from functional design to and approachable. Consider different zones, such favourite design trends as dining, reading and lounging. with UNION31’s Principal Tell me about your longstanding Define these areas by using Creative, Kelly Cray.