P: Bloor Yorkville - Toronto's Most Celebrated Neighbourhood of Style & Culture

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The ROM is one of Canada’s largest museums of world cultures and natural history, while Gardiner Museum houses an unsurpassed ceramic collection of more than 3,000 pieces, to include ancient American vessels, fine porcelains of Asia and Europe, and dynamic contemporary pieces.', '3.div' => 'For lovers of music, some local restaurants will feature smaller live music performances, and on a larger scale, The Royal Conservatory offers a wealth of musical performances including classical, jazz, pop, opera, and world music in 3 state of the art performance halls.', ), '3.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Galleries and Museums', '2.p' => 'The Bloor-Yorkville area has long been known as the premier destination in Canada for purveyors of fine art and antiques. Having nearly 40 art dealers and galleries located in the neighbourhood, with everything from renaissance works to modern sculptures, and everything in between, one will surely discover many awe-inspiring pieces. Not to mention all the great works on display by the many Canadian artists of the past and present.', '3.div' => 'Below is a listing of Bloor-Yorkville’s galleries and museums, many of which regularly host art shows and special exhibits. Click on a business listing to go directly into their sites. Some galleries even offer guided tours.', ), '4.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Health and Wellness', '2.p' => 'Look good and feel great! Bloor-Yorkville has plenty of professional health and wellness service providers, who will offer you the best advice and service in fitness, diet, nutrition, chiropractic, dental and healthcare.', ), '5.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Bloor-Yorkville Accommodations', '2.p' => 'Boasting some of the city’s most luxurious guest rooms and spectacular panoramic views, our hotels ensure a comfortable, elegant and memorable stay. For business or pleasure, you can stay where visiting celebrities reside and rest in style. Our world-class hotels are located in Toronto’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment quarter, and are just minutes from the business district.', ), '6.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Bloor-Yorkville Business', '2.p' => 'Beyond shopping and entertainment, Bloor-Yorkville offers a variety of professional service options from accountants and optometrists to real estate brokers and lawyers. The neighbourhood is home to many lead advertising firms, as well as numerous consulate offices.', ), '7.div' => array( '1.h5' => 'Salons', '2.p' => 'For all your pampering needs, Bloor-Yorkville is the health and beauty capital of Toronto, offering a huge array of services from over 125 salons and spas. Whether you are looking for a cut & style, a basic blow dry, a mani/pedi or your lashes and brows need a bit of special attention, our salons and spas will be sure to take care of your needs.', '3.div' => array( 1 => 'Make a day of it and enjoy some spa time with relaxing massages, facials, hot baths and wealth of special', 2 => 'treatments to make you feel rejuvenated. Our luxurious spas are here to meet and surpass your highest expectations.', ), ), '8.div' => array( '1.h4' => 'Shopping', '2.p' => 'Whether shopping for the hottest trends, stylish classics, or designer fashions, Bloor-Yorkville is a shopper’s paradise! Recognized internationally as one of the top ten shopping destinations, Bloor-Yorkville is often compared to other acclaimed areas such as Fifth Avenue in New York, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Lined with international labels such as Prada, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, as well as Canadian retail icons Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, and William Ashley China, Bloor Street is Canada’s fashion mecca.', '3.p' => 'Our five shopping centres — Holt Renfrew Centre, Manulife Centre, Hudson’s Bay Centre, Cumberland Terrace and Yorkville Village offer an array of shopping experiences and services, from cappuccinos to personal shoppers. In between shopping, let our salons and spas pamper you with a relaxing treat! With over 125 hair salons, spas, and estheticians, you can indulge in never ending soothing treatments.', ), ), '2.section' => array( '1.div' => array( 1 => 'Celebrate the winter season on', '2.strong' => 'Feb. 9th & 10th', 3 => 'as we bring', '4.strong' => 'Hollywood', '5.strong' => 'North', 6 => 'to', '7.strong' => 'Bloor-Yorkville Icefest 2019!', 8 => 'The Village of Yorkville park will be transformed into a glittering display of sculptures inspired by the Toronto Film Industry.', 9 => 'In support of the', '10.strong' => 'Heart & Stroke Foundation', 11 => ', guests are invited to participate in this free event. Don’t miss the annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition where talented carvers transform blocks of ice into original creations. Explore one-of-a-kind displays, watch live ice-carving demonstrations, and vote for your favorite sculpture. The Icefest Lounge will feature DJs from', '12.strong' => 'Bellosound', 13 => ', an', '14.strong' => 'Icefest Photo Booth', 15 => ', mobile charging stations, and plush couches.', 16 => 'With multiple vendors, gift packages, and an on-site Scavenger Hunt, Icefest 2019 is a fantastic way to support a great cause while embracing the winter season.', ), '2.div' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.div' => 'October 16, 2018– January 11, 2019 – The Japan Foundation, 2 Bloor Street East – 3rd Floor The art of Japanese calligraphy unfolds itself in time and weaves itself through language and visual form. Although highly regarded outside of Japan, the inner pulse of this art form is often perceived as an unfathomable mystery. For years, Noriko Maeda’s exhibitions and classes have introduced Canadian audiences to the heartbeat of calligraphy. Her speeches and works have nurtured a vocabulary for expounding the essence of her art. Noriko Maeda Foundations is the culmination of a three-year project to capture the mature form of this vocabulary in the pages of a single book. This exhibition displays the collection of original works prepared for the publication and explores the broad spectrum of expressive powers harnessed by the calligrapher. In an odyssey through sight, language, and time, the exhibition mirrors the structure of the book, reveals the inner workings of Noriko’s art, and frames a calligrapher’s view on the foundations of Japanese calligraphy. FREE ADMISSION For more information please visit: http://jftor.org/event/noh-masks-onstage/all/', '2.div' => array( '1.span' => 'Duration:', '2.time' => '9 Oct 2018', '3.span' => '-', '4.time' => '11 Jan 2019', ), ), '2.div' => array( '1.div' => 'JUNE 16, 2018 TO JANUARY 6, 2019 Ignite your curiosity. Conquer your fears. Get up close and personal with one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures. THE EXHIBITION Spiders are one of the most remarkable animals on the planet! They spin webs, dance, swim, and even grow back lost limbs. Entangle yourself in the world of spiders when you come face-to-face with nearly 400 amazing live and preserved arachnids in Spiders: Fear & Fascination. Experience a web of hands-on interactives, incredible augmented reality, challenge a peacock spider to a dance-off, explore a recreated spider cave, and more! Get up close to the world of arachnids like never before with the ROM Spider Lab. See daily live specimen demonstrations – including venom milking – from our team of expert Spider Wranglers. Spider Lab Schedule* Weekdays between 10:30 AM-4:00 PM Weekends between 10:30 AM-5:00 PM *Spider Lab times are subject to change. Daily schedule available on site. Visit https://www.rom.on.ca/en/spiders for more information.', '2.div' => array( '1.span' => 'Duration:', '2.time' => '15 Jun 2018', '3.span' => '-', '4.time' => '5 Jul 2019', ), ), '3.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Thu November 15, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Venue: Gardiner Museum, 111 Queens Park, Toronto Part of New + Now (Exhibit details below) Tickets: $250 Package of 10 tickets: $2,000 Tickets will go on sale shortly. Stay tuned! Our annual 12 Trees fundraiser has evolved into New + Now, a celebration of national and international ceramics in support of our clay education and outreach programs, and special exhibitions throughout the year. As one of the world’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, the Gardiner is committed to championing clay and supporting up-and-coming as well as established artists working in the medium. New + Now kicks off with an exclusive preview gala of our new International Ceramic Art Exposition featuring outstanding Canadian ceramics alongside cutting-edge works from top international gallerists, and the opening of David R. Harper: Zodiac, a spectacular museum-wide installation. View and purchase some of the world’s most extraordinary contemporary ceramic art, on display in Toronto for the first time. Tickets for our annual fundraising gala sell out each year! David R. Harper: Zodiac – Exhibit Fri Nov 16 to Jan 04 Part of New + Now Toronto-born artist David R. Harper presents a museum-wide installation inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac. 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We are Toronto’s most celebrated neighbourhood of style and culture offering a unique blend of designer boutiques , fashionable restaurants, plush hotels and world class galleries…700 in all! The Bloor-Yorkville BIA was founded on July 22, 1985 in response to the tremendous commercial, retail, residential and tourist growth that began in Toronto, at that time.', '3.p' => 'The Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area has a membership of nearly 1600 business. Any business to include property owners/managers, located within commercial assessed buildings, within the tax base. The basic BIA boundaries and pays business taxes, is automatically a BIA member, as a special levy is applied to the tax base. The basic BIA boundaries are St. Paul’s Square to the west side of Avenue Road and Scollard street to Charles Street. You can confirm with our office, if you are located within the boundaries or not.', '4.h4' => 'Our Mandate', '5.p' => 'To improve, beautify and maintain municipally owned lands, buildings and structures in the area beyond such improvement and maintenance as is provided at the expense of the Corporation of the City of Toronto at large; and to promote the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area as a business and shopping area.', ), ), ), '2.footer' => array( '1.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Cross over into the world of Bloor-Yorkville - the ultimate fusion of historic charm and modern seduction. We are Toronto\'s most celebrated neighbourhood of style and culture offering a unique blend of designer boutiques, fashionable restaurants, plush hotels and world class galleries... 700 in all!', '2.div' => 'Navigation', '3.div' => array( '1.div' => 'Contact Us', '2.div' => array( '1.p' => array( 1 => 'Bloor-Yorkville BIA', 2 => '1200 Bay Street Suite 310', 3 => 'Toronto, ON M5R 2A5', ), '2.p' => 'Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm', '3.p' => 'Tel: 416.928.3553', '4.p' => 'Fax: 416.928.2034', ), ), '4.div' => array( '1.div' => 'B-Y BIA NEWSLETTER', '2.div' => array( 1 => 'Subscribe to receive the Bloor-Yorkville newsletter for updates!', 2 => 'You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time.', ), ), ), '2.div' => 2017 Bloor-Yorkville. All rights reserved. Powered by', ), ), )