Shop, Eat, Relax and Bloom by the Park!

Established as a BIA in 1987, Bloor by the Park is located along Bloor between Dundas West and Keele subway stations, just east of High Park, where urban living thrives alongside one of the best green spaces in Toronto.

Bloor by the Park was named in honour of its adjacent Toronto landmark, High Park, which is renowned for its diverse vegetation, wildlife, hiking & bike paths, and spectacular Cherry Blossom season. During summertime, Bloor by the Park’s sidewalks are lined by lush trees and cascading floral arrangements to mirror the beauty of High Park.

Where is Bloor by the Park located?

Bloor by the Park is located along Bloor Street West between Dundas West and Keele subway stations, just east of High Park.

We’re easily accessible by TTC or Bloor GO Station (we’re known for having some of the city’s best access to transit!), or you can ride a bike (bike rings and bike share available), drive your car (street and lot parking available) or visit us on foot.

Travelling to Bloor by the Park

Parking

  • Green P parking along Bloor; FREE evening parking along Bloor (between Keele/Parkside & Dundas St W) Monday-Saturday after 6pm, and all day Sunday

  • Green P Parking Lot at Bloor St W & Indian Rd (just north of Bloor next to Keele Station - east exit) - $5 for ALL DAY parking and FREE after 6pm


Cycling

  • Bloor Bike Lanes

  • Bike Share nearby

  • Bike rings along Bloor

  • West Toronto Railpath (just east of Bloor and Dundas St W)


TTC

  • Keele Station (includes bicycle repair stop; PRESTO reload available)

  • Dundas West Station (includes bicycle repair stop; PRESTO reload available)


Metrolinx (just east of Bloor and Dundas St W)

  • Bloor GO Station (PRESTO reload & card purchase available)

  • UP Express

  • Kiss and Ride Passenger Drop-off/Pickup

What can I find in Bloor by the Park?

A stroll east of High Park reveals our wonderfully eclectic neighbourhood, where you’re sure to find new favourites, local treasures and genuine hospitality. Some of our establishments have surpassed four decades in business, while newer retailers have also created loyal followings through their passion and dedication.

Discover in-house roasted coffee, fresh-baked vegan donuts and cakes, all-butter cookies and pastries, intimate pubs and lounges, fruit, veggie and flower markets, healthcare and dental providers, dreamy lattes and other specialty beverages, hockey and ski equipment, pinball, gaming, Asian and Indian cuisines, pizza, pierogi, buffalo wings, pet care, beauty and grooming salons, barre classes, shoe repairs, Timbits, Big Macs and so much more! See our Business Directory for a full listing.

Sightseeing & Fun Facts

  • The back walls of properties from Indian Road to Dundas West (on the north side of Bloor) house a number of commissioned works of art that are viewed daily by thousands of TTC commuters – don’t miss King Kong!

  • Beneath the Keele and Bloor underpass is a large scale mural, “Keele Connection“, by artists Rob & Tommy Matejka.

  • The Dorval Community Garden is a unique retreat to catch the sunset as subway trains zip past directly beneath you.

  • The founding Chair of Bloor by the Park BIA, Ed Guca, and his wife, Wanda, established one of the first video rental stores in Toronto in 1980. They eventually retired, after 34 years, in 2014. Star personalities such as Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Tedde Moore, Chris Steffler, Bӧrje Salming and others were among their customers.

What is a BIA and how does it work?

A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association of local commercial property owners and business tenants who work together alongside the City to beautify, promote, and improve their defined area.

A voluntary Board of Management is elected from its Members, and approved by City Council, to implement various BIA activities and maintain its annual budget. Activities can include streetscape improvements (such as sidewalk planters, pedestrian lampposts, designer benches, pole banners, etc.), events and festivals, graffiti and poster removal, access to public wifi, and more. As a result, BIAs are a catalyst for civic improvement and significant contributors to the City’s economy and quality of life.

A BIA finances its activities by collecting a levy from its BIA Members. Every Member is charged a share (levy) of the annual budget, based on that Member’s share of the BIA’s total commercial realty assessment. For example: If a business’s commercial realty assessment is $6,000, the total commercial realty assessment of all businesses in the BIA is $2,000,000, and the BIA’s annual budget is $100,000, then that business’ BIA levy is: ($6,000 x $100,000) ÷ $2,000,000 = $300

The budget is determined by the Board and approved by all Members at the BIA’s Annual General Meeting, as well as by City Council.