Bloor West Village (BWV)is a haven for shoppers who want more than a run-of-the-mill mall experience. Here, it’s about the markets, the local artisans, and the independent boutiques where you can always find something a little different and absolutely perfect.
Shop local, and get higher quality than you’ll find anywhere else; does it get any better than that? It does, actually. Just take a look at the restaurants in Bloor West Village. The abundance of independently owned establishments is a huge draw, not just for BWV residents but for people from all over. Given Toronto’s reputation for great restaurants, that’s high praise!
Cuisines range from Canadian fare and elevated fast food to Italian, Polish, Korean, Mexican, Turkish, and more. Bloor West Village also has the honour of hosting the largest and longest-running Ukrainian Festival in North America.
Living here is a great way to expand your taste horizons without getting on a plane or even into a car, for that matter. BWV is also one of the most walkable neighbourhoods anywhere.
Approximately 400 businesses within a short distance offer all the convenience you’ll ever need. Fun fact: Did you know that the Bloor West Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) was the first BIA anywhere in Canada? How is that for a fascinating tidbit of history?
Bloor West Village is exactly what you envision when you think of big city life. It’s convenient and fun, with few of the drawbacks of a huge metropolis. It’s also peaceful and scenic, as you’re literally steps away from the trails of High Park.
Head the other direction, and you can stroll or cycle along the breathtaking Humber River. If you love being surrounded by the action, but still close to nature, Bloor West Village is one to watch.
If you’re intrigued, you can learn even more in Bloor West Village: The Heart of Toronto’s West End.
8,887 people live in Bloor West Village, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $196,557. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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There's plenty to do around Bloor West Village, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fruity Mix, The Good Goods, and Flying Books.
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| Dining · $$ | 4.06 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.68 miles | 9 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.89 miles | 4 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.65 miles | 29 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.86 miles | 32 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.93 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.93 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.78 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.15 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.04 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.72 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.05 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.37 miles | 52 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 16 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.06 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Bloor West Village has 3,368 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Bloor West Village do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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