Baby Point Gates B.I.A.

For almost 10 years, we have represented remarkable shops, restaurants and businesses in and around Annette & Jane Streets, just north of Bloor West Village. Whether you work, live or play here, we will help you discover everything our neighbourhood has to offer!

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    Baby Point Boo!

    Join the Baby Point Gates BIA and sponsors, for Pumpkin Giveaways, Selfie Station, Tie Dye Event!

    All Happening at Baby Point Gates BIA located at Jane and Annette. Events will be happening at Terrace Park at Annette and Windermere and Methuen Park at Jane and Methuen.

    Pumpkin Giveaway and Tie Dyeing happening at Terrace Park and Selfie Station at Methuen Park. Visit our social media for more details!

  • Summer is Magic July Schedule!

    Summer is Magic August Schedule!

  • Summer is Magic in Baby Point Gates BIA

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  • Bistitchual – Locally owned yarn shop

    Located in the historic Baby Point Gates neighbourhood in Toronto’s west end, Bistitchual is proud to be the city’s newest queer and trans owned local yarn shop, featuring a beautiful array of Canadian and queer hand-dyed indie yarn.

    Get to know Bistitchual here!
  • Baby Point Lounge has launched their Take Out On The Go hot table!

    Including all your menu favourites including Cabbage Rolls, Borscht, Pierogies, Argentinian Empanadas and much, much more!

    Catering is still available for any large orders.

    Click here for more info!
  • Shopping Baby Point Gates BIA

    Many of our businesses are still open! Follow this list to plan your shopping/ordering. Follow us on Social Media for updates as well.

    Shop now!
  • Best Brow Bar in Ontario 2019 – Pretty Little Secrets Lash & Brow Bar

    Congratulations to the team at Pretty Little Secrets Lash & Brow Bar for their win! Best Brow Bar in Ontario for 2019!

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  • Golden Gecko Coffee Toronto Star Readers Choice

    Congratulations to @GoldengeckoJake Golden Gecko Coffee Voted best coffee shop in Toronto!

  • TABIA Award Winning Park!

    Our park at Jane and Methuen won a TABIA Streetscape Award! Babypoint BIA Chair Joe Valenza picked up the award at the 9th Annual TABIA Awards Night at Palais Royale on December 3rd.

  • 2nd Place Award in City of Toronto Garden Contest

    Our Parkette won 2nd Place Award in City of Toronto Garden Contest

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Baby Point Gates BIA is so happy to welcome back our Baby It’s Cold Outside Event!

Read more November 18, 2022 at 10:09 am BabyPoint

Baby Point Boo!

Baby Point Boo! Join the Baby Point Gates BIA and sponsors, for Pumpkin Giveaways, Selfie Station, Tie Dye Event! All Happening at Baby Point Gates BIA located at Jane and Annette. Events will be...

Read more October 28, 2022 at 6:09 pm BabyPoint

Summer 2022 Is Magic In Baby Point Gates BIA

Summer starts with a bang at Baby Point! We will have some type of programming/entertainment every Saturday from June thru August.   AUGUST 27th Back to School!  So many fun things happening in the...

Read more August 22, 2022 at 2:49 pm BabyPoint

Ice Ice Baby Event

Come and Celebrate all things Ice and Winter with us Saturday February 12th! LIVE ICE CARVINGS – by the Toronto Ice Guys 9-10:30am at the Gates at Jane Street and Annette Street 11:00am to...

Read more February 8, 2022 at 10:59 am BabyPoint

Annette Village Farmer’s Market

www.annettevillagemarket.com The Annette Village Farmers’ Market began in 2012 on the patio of Creme Fraiche Market Cafe fuelled by local food advocates and Ontario farmers and artisans. After a couple of years, it outgrew...

Read more August 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm BabyPoint

Bistitchual

Bistitchual is now open! Located in the historic Baby Point Gates neighbourhood in Toronto’s west end, Bistitchual is proud to be the city’s newest queer and trans owned local yarn shop, featuring a beautiful...

Read more May 18, 2021 at 3:35 pm BabyPoint

Introducing Baby Point Lounge Express – Offering Take Out On The Go!

Baby Point Lounge has launched their Take Out On The Go hot table! With over 39 years of amazing food behind them, Baby Point Lounge now has take home options that you can call...

Read more May 18, 2021 at 10:20 am BabyPoint

Shop, Eat, Spend, Enjoy Local

4 Cats Art Studio – Subscription boxes now available!  Awesome Art projects shipped right to your door every month!  Visit the website for more details www.4cats.com. Archer Dental – Dental office is open and...

Read more November 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm BabyPoint

Urban Acorn Catering featured in Toronto Life Magazine!

Toronto Life Magazine sat down with Urban Acorn Catering’s @voodoohaggis to talk about food, technology and how the two can help us all feel a bit more connected in difficult times. Check out the...

Read more April 8, 2020 at 1:15 pm BabyPoint

Resources available for business

The Province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency ordering all businesses, excluding those that have been deemed to be essential businesses, to close by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th. The list of...

Read more March 25, 2020 at 11:46 am BabyPoint

Welcome to the Neighbourhood Archer Dental

Introducing Archer Dental Baby Point located at 387 Jane Street just south of Annette. Most residents of Toronto’s Baby Point neighbourhood will have already noticed the new dentist clinic filling the empty building on...

Read more February 10, 2020 at 12:02 pm BabyPoint

Valentine’s Day in Baby Point Gates Neighbourhood

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we wanted to remind you all of the amazing businesses in our neighbourhood. Whether you want to go along the traditional routes of Flowers & Chocolates, or...

Read more February 5, 2020 at 1:27 pm BabyPoint

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Join the merchants and businesses of Baby Point for their annual holiday festival! Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Saturday, November 16 from 10am – 4pm. Together with a sidewalk sale by local merchants, this one-day...

Read more September 29, 2019 at 1:22 pm BabyPoint

Textile Recycling Collection Drive-Waste Reduction Week

Waste Reduction Week in Canada is here! We are pleased to inform you that Baby Point Gates B.I.A. is hosting a Textile Recycling Collection Drive. What you can’t consign, resell or donate, we’ll be...

Read more September 18, 2019 at 2:56 pm BabyPoint

Halloween Pumpkin Spooktacular

Join us Saturday, October 26, 10A-4P for our first Fall event! Find your way to our pumpkin patch. With an expert to show you how, try your hand at pumpkin carving – pumpkins on...

Read more September 18, 2019 at 2:36 pm BabyPoint

Annette Village Farmers’ Market-CLOSED

Thank you Annette Village Farmers’ Market for a great season! Special thanks to Constance for organizing a market event for our community to stock up on locally-grown produce, fresh baked goods, Ontario cheeses, and...

Read more June 4, 2019 at 11:03 am BabyPoint

Summer Fest 2019

When: Saturday June 15th, 10am – 5pm Where: Baby Point Gates BIA What: Sidewalk Sale and Festival Summer will be here before we know it. Celebrate the warm weather and summer in the city...

Read more May 8, 2019 at 3:44 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: De Luca CPA

Lina De Luca is a Toronto accountant with over ten years of experience in public accounting. Her firm provides tax and accounting services for small businesses, as well as personal tax services for self-employed...

Read more April 11, 2019 at 1:49 pm BabyPoint

Sea of Possibilities: An Evening of Live Contemporary Dance and Music

Coco Crafted Organic Chocolates presents SOM Sound of Movement and An Evening of Live Contemporary Dance and Music entitled, ‘Sea of Possibilities’. SOM is a multi-disciplinary group that offers live dance and music as...

Read more March 22, 2019 at 12:22 pm BabyPoint

Welcome Evoke Salon

Baby Point Gates BIA would like to give a warm welcome to our newest merchant. Evoke Salon opened the doors to their new location, at 241 Jane St. on March 1, 2019. Evoke is a...

Read more March 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Golden Gecko Coffee

Golden Gecko Coffee is a specialty coffee house and roastery located at 282 Jane St., in Baby Point Gates. Owner, Jacob Healy has created a space with Australian flare, a focus on community, and...

Read more February 4, 2019 at 4:37 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Tiny Trendsetter

Tiny Trendsetter was founded by two moms Sonia and Kirsten who have been friends for over a decade. Kirsten’s identical twin girls Sadie and Nyla and Sonia’s boys Carter and Crosby were the inspiration...

Read more December 12, 2018 at 11:15 am BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: The Pointe Dance Centre

Studio founders, Helen Kolacevic and Kate Tomaszewski run The Pointe Dance Centre at 349 Jane Street, with dance classes for children as young as 2.5 years, up to adult. It is a welcoming and...

Read more December 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: The Office

‘The Office’ is a professional co-working space, owned and operated by Gus Skarlatakis, Ryan Atkinson and Sean Persaud.  When did you open your business? We officially opened for business in February 2018. What prompted...

Read more November 28, 2018 at 9:06 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Art Works Art School

Danica Loncar, Director of Art Works Art School On Sunday, November 25th from 2-4 pm, Art Works Art School will celebrate our 22nd Annual Open House.  Drop in for a Free Family Day event...

Read more November 20, 2018 at 4:50 pm BabyPoint

Quantum Peace: An Evening of Live Contemporary Dance and Music

With the festive season almost upon us, Coco Crafted Organic Chocolates presents SOM Sound of Movement and An Evening of Live Contemporary Dance and Music entitled, ‘Quantum Peace’. SOM is a multi-disciplinary group that...

Read more November 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Annette Street Music

Julie Sousa is the owner of Annette Street Music, located at 317 Jane Street, in Baby Point Gates. When did you open your business? I officially opened in Baby Point Gates in 2014 (at...

Read more November 7, 2018 at 12:49 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Hammerich Chiropractic

Located at 363 Jane St. in the Baby Point Gates neighborhood of Toronto, Hammerich Chiropractic benefits from the incredible experience, knowledge and passion that Dr. Karin Hammerich brings to her business. Karin’s career has...

Read more October 24, 2018 at 10:33 am BabyPoint

Baby It’s Cold Outside

The holiday season is just around the corner, which means that it’s time for our annual “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Open House and Sidewalk Sale. This is a fantastic (free) event for the whole...

Read more October 22, 2018 at 12:42 pm BabyPoint

Small Business Feature: Maison-Basque

Located at 266 Jane St. in the Baby Point Gates neighborhood of Toronto, Maison-Basque carries vibrantly striped products from the esteemed French design house Artiga. Ready-made decorative accents include table linens, pillows, drapes, deck...

Read more October 19, 2018 at 2:27 pm BabyPoint
Baby It's Cold Outside

Save the Date for 7th Annual ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Open House and Sidewalk Sale

On Saturday, November 17th Baby Point Gates BIA will host our 7th annual ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Open House and Sidewalk Sale. We invite all of our businesses, neighbors and community members to come...

Read more September 28, 2018 at 2:17 pm BabyPoint

Summer Fest is here!

The Baby Point Gates BIA will be hosting their annual Summer Festival! On June 16th we invite all of our businesses, neighbors and community members to come out and enjoy the sun! We will...

Read more May 14, 2018 at 12:05 pm BabyPoint

Apply Now For The Commercial Façade Improvement Program

Calling All Business Owners! Do you need to redesign, renovate or restore your commercial or industrial building façade? The City of Toronto has a grant just for you!  The Commercial Facade Improvement Program provides up...

Read more February 20, 2018 at 4:43 pm BabyPoint

Have Your Upcoming Events Featured In Our Calender

Calling All Baby Point-ers! The Baby Point Gates BIA is looking to update our calendar, if you have an upcoming event, a great sale or some community news, we want to know about it!...

Read more January 16, 2018 at 1:49 pm BabyPoint

Sign Up For The BIA Newsletter

The Baby Point Gates BIA is excited to announce that we now have an email newsletter! Email us at coordinator@babypointgates.ca to sign up, and you will always be in the loop!

Read more January 16, 2018 at 1:41 pm BabyPoint

Baby It’s Cold Outside November 18, 2017

Read more October 15, 2017 at 12:37 pm BabyPoint

2017 Charity Strawberry Fest Raised $3,780 in support of SickKids Yeah!!!

Thanks to our special Baby Points community for participating in our Charity Strawberry Fest in support of SickKids! Because of your support, we raised a grand total of $3,780!!!! Thanks too to our spectacular...

Read more July 4, 2017 at 1:02 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point Gardens Spring 2017

Our beautiful Baby Point garden is lovely with the trees now leafed out!  It’s a wonderful space to meet friends and have a coffee!  It’s even more magical at night when the lights are...

Read more June 4, 2017 at 9:45 pm BabyPoint

Charity Strawberry Festival in support of SickKids

The merchants of Baby Point Gates invite you to visit us during our 5th Annual Charity Strawberry Festival for SickKids. Seventeen generous merchants will have delicious strawberry treats available for $2 donation. We will...

Read more April 23, 2017 at 11:43 am BabyPoint

Fantastic New Store Openings in Baby Point Gates BIA

We are super excited to have 3 new store openings in our shopping district!  Tiny Trendsetter – an adorable clothing store for little ones – has already opened and you can find them at...

Read more April 9, 2017 at 7:59 pm BabyPoint

BPG BIA is a proud sponsor of Annette Village Farmers’ Market

Baby Point Gates BIA is proud to announce that we are now the presenting sponsor of the Annette Village Farmers’ Market.  The market opens on Wed May 24 from 3-7pm and runs weekly until...

Read more March 30, 2017 at 8:55 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point Gardens Photos

Baby Point Gardens is a new urban space developed with and for the Baby Point Business Improvement Area (BIA). The space will serve as an event space and gateway marker for the BIA as...

Read more March 19, 2017 at 11:46 am BabyPoint

Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund Cheque Presentation

From left: Darryl Kaplan (BPG BIA Board Chair), Councillor Sarah Doucette, Dennis Maslo (BPG BIA Board Vice-Chair), Barbara Mrozek (Toronto Star Director of Charities), Jose Hadad (Mad Mexican Owner), Joe Valenza (BPG BIA Board...

Read more December 9, 2016 at 11:54 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point BIA Successful Charity Soup Festival Proudly Supports Children this Holiday Season!

The Baby Point Gates BIA is pleased to announce, that their 5th Annual Baby it’s Cold Outside Holiday Open House and Charity Soup Festival, was a tremendous success in raising money for the Toronto...

Read more December 2, 2016 at 9:43 pm BabyPoint

Our New Spectacular Baby Point Gardens

The lights went on tonight on our recently installed Baby Point Gardens located at Jane and Metheun. It’s a magical place to sit with friends and family and enjoy a cup of coffee! It...

Read more November 29, 2016 at 9:41 pm BabyPoint

Baby It’s Cold Outside Charity Soup Festival – THANK YOU ALL!

Thank you to all who visited us during our 5th Annual Baby it’s Cold Outside Open House and Charity Soup Festival. Many thanks to the VERY GENEROUS Baby Point merchants who provided an outstanding...

Read more November 19, 2016 at 5:40 pm BabyPoint

Baby It’s Cold Outside Holiday Open House and Charity Soup Festival

The count down begins: 7 days to go!  Get your toonies ready and come hungry to sample delicious soup.  Your support will help deserving children get holiday gifts via the Santa Claus Fund!!! The...

Read more November 6, 2016 at 5:32 pm BabyPoint

Spooky Baby Point Hardware

YIKES, so scccccaaaaaaaaaarrrrreeeeeee……have you seen the spooky creatures who have invaded Baby Point Hardware’s store front?  Shop early to get the best selection to ensure you have the creepiest Hallowe’en display in the neighbourhood!  Cue...

Read more October 17, 2016 at 9:10 pm BabyPoint

Maison-Basque: Our newest BIA member

Home of authentic Basque-country striped fabrics, crafted and woven in France by Artiga Maison-Basque is a new Canadian business whose mandate is to bring to Canada the colourful, artisanal stripes of Basque canvas designed and woven in a traditional...

Read more October 6, 2016 at 8:03 pm BabyPoint

Our beautiful gates all dressed up for the harvest season!

We are so proud of our historic, beautiful gates.  Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  We have so much to be thankful for – especially the wonderful community we live in. Harvest decorations courtesy of Baby Point...

Read more October 4, 2016 at 8:05 pm BabyPoint

Doors of Baby Point 2017 Calendar

Coming Soon!  The Doors of Baby Point 2017 Calendar will be available for purchase September 2016 Thirteen beautiful images of The Doors of Baby Point are captured forever in this 2017 wall calendar. Featuring shots of...

Read more September 4, 2016 at 10:38 am BabyPoint

Los Arrieros Authentic Columbian Cuisine

Look who got a make over!  Los Arrieros Restaurant, located at 276 Jane Street, installed a new black awning with bold graphics proudly displaying their name.  The eye catching signage, which compliments the new dark...

Read more August 21, 2016 at 4:13 pm BabyPoint

Congratulations Pretty Little Secrets Lash & Brow Bar!

We are pleased to announce that one of our newest additions to Baby Point Gates BIA – Pretty Little Secrets Lash & Brow Bar – was recognized as Baby Point Gates BIA’s most outstanding NEW...

Read more July 14, 2016 at 6:46 pm BabyPoint

Insidetoronto.com article on upcoming Baby Point Gardens

Thanks www.insidetoronto.com for a great article featuring the construction start of our Baby Point Gardens at Jane & Metheun! Baby Point Gates BIA Board Member Danica Loncar did an amazing job explaining how this...

Read more July 14, 2016 at 6:09 pm BabyPoint

At long last…Baby Point Gardens construction begins

Exciting news – construction of the long awaited Baby Point Gardens at the northwest corner of Metheun & Jane has finally started!!! Watch the transformation from an empty City of Toronto property area to a beautiful, welcoming...

Read more June 28, 2016 at 8:32 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point Gates BIA SummerFest Schedule of Events

The Baby Point Gates BIA invites all families and friends to visit our delightful shopping district for an exciting summer Saturday filled with awesome activities and joyful entertainment.

Read more June 21, 2016 at 10:42 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point Gates BIA SummerFest Schedule of Events

The Baby Point Gates BIA invites all families and friends to visit our delightful shopping district for an exciting summer Saturday filled with awesome activities and joyful entertainment!  

Read more June 18, 2016 at 9:48 am BabyPoint

Baby Point BIA Announces Date for Summer Fest

Baby Point BIA Announces Date for Summer Fest The Baby Point BIA is pleased to announce the date for our annual Summer Fest! Mark your calendars for June 25th 2016 and come prepared for...

Read more March 22, 2016 at 9:10 pm BabyPoint

New Garden Construction Has Begun

The Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) in conjunction with the City of Toronto have planned a new garden along Methuen Avenue at Jane Street, just south of Annette Street.  Construction has already started and the...

Read more February 4, 2016 at 9:25 pm BabyPoint

Baby Point BIA Participates in YP Shop Local!

Baby Point BIA Participates in YP Shop Local! On November 28th Baby Point BIA participated in Yellow Pages Shop the Hood annual event. This nationwide event occurs after Black Friday and before Cyber Monday...

Read more February 4, 2016 at 9:11 pm BabyPoint

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

Baby Point Gates BIA is so happy to welcome back our Baby It’s Cold Outside Event!

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Baby Point Boo!

Baby Point Boo! Join the Baby Point Gates BIA and sponsors, for Pumpkin Giveaways, Selfie Station, Tie Dye Event! All Happening at Baby Point Gates BIA located at Jane and Annette. Events will...

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Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area

Address - Jane and Annette Streets, Toronto, Ontario M6S3Z2

E-mail: info@babypointgates.ca
Website: www.babypointgates.ca

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One of Toronto's newest Business Improvement Areas, representing 100 specialty shops, restaurants and businesses in West Toronto's vibrant Baby Point Gates area surrounding Jane St. and Annette St. Serving customers in Bloor West, Junction, Baby Point, Lambton, Old Mill, Swansea and High Park.

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  • Home
  • Our Merchants
  • Calendar
  • Social Media
  • Gallery
  • News
  • Organization
  • About Us
  • Board of Directors
  • Map of area with business locations
  • Contact Us
  • Halloween Spooktacular Event in Baby Point!