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About West Queen West BIA

As one of Torontos most dynamic and progressive neighbourhoods, the West Queen West Art & Design District is an eclectic cultural Mecca boasting over 300 of the citys most creative businesses and attractions including art galleries, designers, unique clothing and furniture stores, restaurants, nightlife spots and boutique hotels. Located on the 2 kilometer strip of Queen Street that runs between Bathurst Street and Gladstone Avenue, West Queen West is a hub of activity from morning till night and is the destination of choice for creative Torontonians and tourists of all ages and backgrounds.

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Described as an eclectic cultural Mecca that appeals to creative types of all ages, the West Queen West Art and Design District is the destination of choice for tourists and Torontonians alike. As one of Torontos most dynamic and cutting edge neighbourhoods, West Queen West enjoys an ongoing renaissance that brings together over 300 of the citys most creative businesses on the two kilometre strip of Queen Street that runs between Bathurst Street and Gladstone Avenue.

West Queen West is home to Canadas biggest concentration of fine art galleries, artist collectives and museums. Over 25 cutting-edge galleries offer everything from contemporary painting to photography to new media works. The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art exhibits and promotes innovative art by emerging and established artists whose works are considered to be ground-breaking or influential.

One of the Citys most visited shopping districts, West Queen West offers a variety of shops and boutiques specializing in decor, modern and antique furniture, vintage clothing, textiles, gifts, and food. The neighbourhood is also home to many of Canadas independent fashion designers like Brian Bailey, Pre-Loved, and Comrags to boutiques run by fresh local designers. Comprised of owner-operated boutiques, West Queen West gives shoppers the unique chance to meet the designers in their shops and truly experience what Canadian fashion design is all about.

Working up an appetite in West Queen West is all part of the experience as the district serves up the best croissants or oysters and more in over 50 restaurants serving unique gastronomy from around the world. Foodies of all tastes and budgets flock to restaurants serving such varied cuisines as French, Thai, Indian, Italian, Turkish, Ethiopian, Brazilian, Czech, Japanese and Persian.
When the sun goes down, the lights come up on West Queen West nightlife. Anchored by two newly restored hip hotspots, The Drake Hotel and The Gladstone Hotel, West Queen Wests numerous trend-setting bars and lounges they offer everything from artisan cocktails and micro beer to live music and the hottest djs.
Whether you go to eat, drink, shop or gallery-hop, visitors to West Queen West can spend from morning until late in the evening exploring all that the area has to offer.

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