Leslieville BIA

Leslieville BIA Celebrating BIA businesses, community & culture along Queen St E, Vancouver Ave - Empire Ave

09/03/2026

🎨 NOW EXHIBITING: *Ancient History* Leslie Grove Gallery

Step inside and explore *Ancient History*, an evocative exhibition bringing together images and sculptures inspired by amphitheatres, glaciation, Aztec temples and dream-built monuments.

Spanning geological and cultural time, the exhibition explores the traces humans leave behind — deliberately or accidentally — and the stories those traces can tell. 🏛️🗿❄️

📅 On view September 2–13, 2026
📍 Leslie Grove Gallery
🌐 Available to view in person & online

🥂 Opening Reception: September 3 | 5–8 PM

And if you haven’t visited lately, be sure to look for the gallery’s freshly painted entrance! 👀✨ The new look makes this local creative space even easier to spot as you explore Leslieville.

Come discover *Ancient History* and support the artists bringing their work to our neighbourhood. A perfect long weekend activity to do with family & friends!

09/02/2026

Don’t forget to collect and submit those receipts/Google Reviews! All your purchases in Leslieville BIA ( Queen E from Empire to Vancouver) could be your ticket to winning $1000!!

💰 That’s $500 for YOU & $500 for your supported business!

Just snap a photo 📸 of a receipt 🧾 /Google Reviews from this week and upload it to the www.Shopleslieville2win.com portal (linked in bio) before midnight on Sunday.

Rinse and Repeat every week!🔁
Every entry gets you closer to winning each week, and also counts towards the $1500 Grand Prize at the end of September!

This contest runs until Sept.27th!

🎉✨ TWO LOCAL MILESTONES WORTH CELEBRATING!✨🎉Today, we’re raising a toast to two Leslieville businesses celebrating anniv...
09/01/2026

🎉✨ TWO LOCAL MILESTONES WORTH CELEBRATING!✨🎉

Today, we’re raising a toast to two Leslieville businesses celebrating anniversaries!🥂

🎶 17 YEARS — ontheoffbeatmusicschool Music School

17 years of music, learning, creativity and helping students find their rhythm. What an incredible milestone! 🎸🎤🎹

🌿 4 YEARS — FOR HEALTH’S SAKE 🖤💛 Leslieville**
Four years of helping the community feel its best and making wellness a part of the Leslieville neighbourhood. 💚

We love seeing local businesses grow, evolve and become part of the fabric of our community.

Happy anniversary to both! Here’s to many more years of doing what you do best. 🥳👏

08/31/2026

📚✨ BACK-TO-SCHOOL, BUT MAKE IT LOCAL!✏️🎒

From fresh notebooks and must-have stationery to fun accessories and all the little things that make a new school year feel extra exciting — Leslieville has you covered!❤️

🛍️ Shop local favourites like Scout | Gift Shop Toronto , The Flamingo and Good Neighbour to get those back-to-school essentials (and maybe a few things you didn’t know you needed 😉).

And while you’re shopping, don’t forget to Shop Leslieville 2 Win!🎉

💰 You could win the next $1,000 weekly prize — and the more entries you make, the more chances you have to win!

So grab your shopping list, support your local businesses, save those receipts and enter to win!🧾🏆

08/30/2026

🎉 WE HAVE OUR FIRST SHOP LESLIEVILLE 2 WIN - WINNER!🛍️💰

Congratulations to our first $1,000 draw winner!🥳 We’re so excited to kick off another season of Shop Leslieville 2 Win and celebrate the people who choose to shop, dine and support the incredible local businesses in our neighbourhood. ❤️

Want a chance to win the next $1,000 draw? Here’s how to enter:

🛍️ Shop local at participating Leslieville BIA businesses ( Queen E - Empire to Vancouver)
🧾 Save your receipts of $10 or more
📲 Upload your receipts or google reviews to the contest website by midnight every Sunday
🎉 Then keep your fingers crossed for the next draw!

And a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors **Jenny & Shane for helping us bring this wonderful contest back to the Leslieville community! 🙌❤️ Your support helps us celebrate local businesses and the people who keep our neighbourhood thriving.

So, what are you waiting for? Shop local, save those receipts and you could be our next winner!🛍️✨

👉 Link in bio or visit *ShopLeslieville2Win.com* for full contest details and official rules.

TGIF! We’ve got your patio guide for : 50+ local al fresco dining spots in & !Swipe >> and check out this week’s fea...
08/28/2026

TGIF! We’ve got your patio guide for : 50+ local al fresco dining spots in & !

Swipe >> and check out this week’s featured patios below:

In Leslieville…
KidultLand Cafe (1091 Queen St E) KidultLand Cafe: KidultLand Cafe is a fun destination for all things Korean novelty and food. Enjoy all your Korean favourite dishes, milk teas, candies and more!

Fangio Trattoria (1111 Queen St E) Fangio Trattoria: Indulge in hearty Italian dishes, exceptional wines, and handcrafted cocktails on their outdoor patio!

Goods & Provisions (1124 Queen St E) goodsandprovisionsto: Check out this rustic tavern serving drinks and a varied global menu in a space with brick & wood decor!

In Riverside...
Prohibition Social House (696 Queen St E) Prohibition Social House: Enjoy food, local draught beers, quality wines and custom crafted cocktails on their spacious back patio or lively curb lane patio! This is the perfect spot to meet up for brunch, lunch or dinner/drinks.

Aura (686 Queen St E) Aura: Known for their cozy ambiance and refined cocktails, Aura’s serene back patio is the perfect hideaway to unwind after a long day.

What’s Queen East Eats?
From hot monthly giveaways, our map of 50+ outdoor patios, to TGIF patio features, and more! The Riverside BIA (Welcome to Riverside, Toronto) and Leslieville BIA (Leslieville BIA) have teamed up again this summer and fall to bring the ‘Queen East Eats’ programme along Queen Street East between Davies and Vancouver Ave. &

Just head to our link to find our map (https://tinyurl.com/QEE26), filled with locations, descriptions and details — like which patios are dog friendly - and stay tuned to socials for our monthly local giveaways, new public art and patio features!

08/25/2026

🛍️✨ Shop local. Win local!

A little reminder to ‘Shop Leslieville 2 Win’— every purchase at a participating local business could put you in the running for a prize! 🎉

And you never know… your next stop could be a small business like Leah’s at Scout | Gift Shop Toronto 💕

Support local, discover something special, save those receipts and enter to win!🧾🏆

Visit www.shopleslieville2win.com

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Leslieville ~ Queen St. East From Empire Avenue (Logan) To Vancouver Avenue (Greenwood)
Toronto, ON

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