This is an excerpt from Elizabeth Muirs fantastic recently published book: Riverdale : East Of The Don It is used with the authors permission. Please buy a copy to find out the history of your street (and neighbourhood) and at the same time support a great local author! Click here to buy a […]
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This is an excerpt from Elizabeth Muirs fantastic recently published book: Riverdale : East Of The Don It is used with the authors permission. Please buy a copy to find out the history of your street (and neighbourhood) and at the same time support a great local author! Click here to buy a copy […]
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Matt and Ben are proud to present Leslieville’s newest boutique loft building! We’re happy to say the corner of Queen & Pape was brought back to life by a fantastic developer. The good people at Kartelle Developments have nearly completed this boutique loft building situated right in the centre of Leslieville, one of Toronto’s best […]
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Wondering what June has to offer in our neighbourhood? Have a look below at some of the exciting options for the upcoming month. Do you know about an event that you belongs on the list? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know! Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th 6:30PM- 9:00PM Meet at McCleary Park […]
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Join us from 5:00 – 8:30 PM on Thursday June 4th for the biggest Morsestock fun fair yet! IGNITE YOUR SPIRIT AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Click below for full details!
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Call for Volunteers 17th ANNUAL RIVERDALE ART WALK JUNE 6 & 7 • 2015 | 11am – 6pm JIMMIE SIMPSON PARK & QUEEN STREET EAST We are looking for volunteers for this year’s Riverdale Art Walk This is a great way to get your community hours! For 17 years the Artists’ Network’s Riverdale Art Walk has […]
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Leslieville & Riverside have a Hollywood connection. We may be a long way away from Tinseltown but as we all know Toronto is a popular filming location for major motion pictures. The East End houses several movie studios and with that, our end of the city has seen its fair share of location scouts. Have a look […]
Read moreThis is an excerpt from Elizabeth Muirs fantastic recently published book: Riverdale : East Of The Don It is used with the authors permission. Please buy a copy to find out the history of your street (and neighbourhood) and at the same time support a great local author! Click here to buy a copy […]
Read moreLeslievillian penned Maple Leaf Forever : Canada’s first antional anthem! Many aren’t aware of our Leslieville local ties to music. The patriotic song “Maple Leaf Forever” was penned by local school teacher Alexander Muir in 1867. That along with “God Save the King” were sung as national anthems until “O, Canada” became the de facto anthem […]
Read moreOne of the east ends most dominant builders, Street Car Developments, has released the new rendering for The Broadview Hotel (AKA Jilly’s). We think it looks beautiful! What do you think?
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Should you be a boxing enthusiast or just curious there is an exciting boxing match next Thursday May 28th at the Church on Berkeley. Check out the information below!
Read moreThis is an excerpt from Elizabeth Muirs fantastic recently published book: Riverdale : East Of The Don It is used with the authors permission. Please buy a copy to find out the history of your street (and neighbourhood) and at the same time support a great local author! Click here to buy a copy […]
Read moreThis years session starts this long weekend! So if you are not out of town please head on over and check it out! It is a great time, a great community gathering place.. and not to mention the delicious food! This years market dates are May 17 – November 1st, Every Sunday from 9am-2pm in Jonathan […]
Read moreWe got this note from our facebook group member Kasey Dunn, we thought we would forward it. It’s great to support local theatre.. And you can walk to it if you’re in Leslieville, Riverside, The Beaches or Riverdale 🙂 The Anger in Ernest and […]
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Hey friends on the lower east side! Come on down and check out the Dundas Public School Fair! A great time will be had by all! Last year was a blast. Saturday, June 6 2015: Dundas Public School Fun Fair, 11am-3pm. It’s the weekend and we have something fun for everyone! Drop by our […]
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Wild Plant Medicine in Riverside Sat May 2nd from 11:00am-1:00pm For 2015 We start on the Jane’s Walk Weekend! Wild Plant Medicine in Riverside Take a walk on the wild side with local herbalist – Danette Steele. Identify common wild plants that are good for food and medicine. The walk will follow Riverside sidewalks, lane ways […]
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