Experience What North America's Largest South Asian Mainstreet Marketplace has to Offer
This slice of the Indian subcontinent offers a wide selection of products and services exhibited in an exotic display of sights, sounds, tastes and aromas.
You don’t need to be South Asian to enjoy the attractions of this lively enclave, located along Gerrard Street between Coxwell and Greenwood, a BIA since 1982. Here you'll find an abundance of exotic delights. Colourful saris, exquisite fabrics, mouth-watering regional delicacies and delightful dining, dazzling jewellery, traditional musical instruments, audio and video entertainment and so much more; all await you at the Gerrard India Bazaar.
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We May Be Small – But We Have It All
Discover over 125 shops and restaurants which represent the many regional diversities of South Asian culture, food, music and products.
The Gerrard India Bazaar Business Improvement Area (BIA) proudly represents over 100 business with over 500 employees. Our boundaries span Gerrard Street East from Glenside Ave to Coxwell Ave
Fostering Local Economic Development and Revitalization
Historically all BIA’s have helped to promote the area as a desirable place to live, work, and shop. This is often achieved through developing a strong brand, content and marketing practices, coordinating special events and sponsorships, keeping open communication with local community groups, and even recruiting businesses to occupy vacant properties.
Fostering local economic development and revitalization in an area can stimulate new impetus for tourism and investment in the wider community. Increased business activity can improve both the municipal and sales tax base and support public services of benefit to all. Fostering community engagement can strengthen and build community interest, spirit, pride and networks well beyond the boundaries of a BIA.
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Mattachioni has opened their new east-end digs
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Let’s preserve Heritage Communities, not just buildings | Gulshan Alibhai | TEDxToronto
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Gulshan Alibhai was ready to sell Lahore Tikka House, her beloved family restaurant. Then her son persuaded her to carry on
This story was originally published by Shinan Govani Contributing Columnist at the Toronto Star A tragedy, a life-changing discovery inside the
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Toronto’s small businesses to stage protest over lockdown measures today
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Catch Up on All of The Performances, Workshops, and Stories from the Bazaar
Sending out warm wishes and a huge thank you to all who were able to join us virtually in celebration
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Vote Local – Now Reader’s Choice Awards 2020!
DYK that a number of our BIA businesses have been nominated to win! Don’t forget to vote for your local
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Vote: Best Patio in 2021
Summer has finally arrived. Here are 14 local patio options to help you keep your cool all season long in
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Post an Instagram Reel or Tiktok featuring your Favourite Gerrard East Patio or Local Shop for a Chance to Win $500
Get creative with music, voiceovers, and montages ⚡️ Show us your favourite products, places, and people in the Bazaar! Full rules
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Priority Access For Students 12+ and Immediate Family Members of Students
Gerrard India Bazaar BIA has organized a Pop-Up Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic on June 10 (starting at 2 pm) at the Roden
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Call for Submission: South Asian Canadian artists
Call for Submission: Submission Deadline EXTENDED: Monday, April 12 2021 Monday, April 19th 2021 In partnership with the City of Toronto’s Winter
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2021 Facade Improvement Program is now open – Apply NOW!
2021 Facade Improvement Program is now open - Apply NOW! The Facade Improvement Program provides up to $15,000 for 50% of the total cost of
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Locally sourced gift ideas to impress your Valentine, or treat yourself to this February
What is a good Valentine's Day gift? Start by shopping locally! Not only will you be more likely to find something
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Locally sourced gift ideas to impress your Valentine, or treat yourself to this February
What is a good Valentine's Day gift? Start by shopping locally! Not only will you be more likely to find something
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Not Amazon
This website called 'Not Amazon' is now offering free local business listings for those offering curbside pick up or delivery
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East Toronto Main Street #Virtual Market
FREE REGISTRATION Virtual shopping experience to explore the local businesses of East Toronto. About this Event Join us for a FREE virtual shopping
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Let’s Get Back TO – June 15th 2021
View this email in your browser June 8, 2021 BusinessTO News is a weekly newsletter focused on resources to help Toronto businesses mitigate
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Ontario’s Action Plan Doubles Ontario Small Business Support Grant
News Release Ontario's Action Plan Doubles Ontario Small Business Support Grant March 25, 2021 2021 Budget invests $1.7 billion in second round of
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Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
News Release Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake April 1, 2021 All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown TORONTO —The Ontario government,
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Gerrard India Bazaar BIA Office
1426 Gerrard Street East,
Toronto, Canada
M4L 1Z6
416-465-8513
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