Bloor's western edge - Bloordale Village...the next gallery central?
Bloordale Village, along Bloor Street West bordered by Dufferin and Lansdowne, has often received a lot of negative publicity in the past. Being so close to the Annex, recently new art galleries, film studios and new developments nearby are slowly revitalizing the area. With real estate prices climbing in areas like Parkdale, Beaconsfield Village, The Junction and Trinity Bellwoods, not too many neighbourhoods in the central core along the subway line are affordable anymore.
Bloor-Gladstone Public Library emphasizes community and openness, offering a nice face-lift to the street front.
Area Attractions:
Paul Bright Gallery 1265 Bloor St W
Mercer Union 1286 Bloor St W
Toronto Free Gallery 1277 Bloor St W
Funktion Gallery 1244 Bloor St W
Starving Artist 584 Landsdowne Ave
The Holy Oak Cafe 1241 Bloor St W