Ahhh, February. The month of groundhogs and love is upon us.
But while Groundhog Day is restricted to rodents (and their lovers?), Valentine’s Day is a time for everyone to celebrate and appreciate all the people they love in their life.
Leaside offers various ways to celebrate with your friends, family, partner or by yourself!
From activities and places to eat to presents to give, there’s no need to leave your neighbourhood to make your Valentine’s Day special and fun.
GET A MASSAGE
Leaside Massage Therapy
206 Laird Dr.
Healthwinds Spa
650 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Glow Spa
1675 Bayview Avenue
Hand & Stone Massage
85 Laird Dr., Unit 202
Growth & Wellness
1670 Bayview Ave., Suite 502
Palm Health & Wellness
423 Sutherland Dr.
TAKE A WALK
Crothers Woods
Lower Don Parklands
Serena Gundy Park
58 Rykert Cresc.
Sunnybrook Park
1132 Leslie St.
LACE YOUR SKATES
Enjoy the free skate on Valentine’s Day at Leaside Memorial Arena from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. (Helmets are necessary for kids under 12.)
1073 Millwood Rd.
GET YOUR GAME ON
Pick up a new board game for the whole family (or just for adults who like to play together):
Xplore Games
858 Millwood Rd.
Mastermind Toys
639 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Mabel’s Fables
540 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
DINE OUT FOR ROMANCE
When someone else cooks for you, life is just that much more enjoyable! Our neighbourhood has SO many great restaurants for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Whether formal, romantic or casual, there are options for the whole crew. While we’re noting just a few, take a walk through the neighbourhood and you’ll find a plethora of options – for Valentine’s and many other occasions! Let us know which is your romantic favourite.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Tiarrés Brunch & Cakes
1614 Bayview Ave.
Hermie’s
1595 Bayview Ave.
Sunset Grill
45 Wicksteed Ave.
Ramona’s Kitchen
1608 Bayview Ave.
Eggtastic
1568 Bayview Ave.
Eggsmart
20 Brentcliffe Rd.
Starving Artist
505 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
LUNCH
Charmaine Sweets
939 Eglinton Avenue East
Kintako Sushi
214 Laird Dr.
Bread & Butter
507 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Bayview Shawarma Turkish Cuisine
1549 Bayview Ave.
Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant
1528 Bayview Ave.
Satay on the Road
1572 Bayview Ave.
DINNER
La Casetta
900 Millwood Rd.
Buono Ristorante
1566 Bayview Ave.
Mirage Mediterranean
1620 Bayview Ave.
Chon Modern Thai Cuisine
1677 Bayview Ave.
Old Yorke Fish & Chips
96 Laird Dr.
Indian Street Food
1701 Bayview Ave.
Positano
633 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Florentia
579 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
PUBS
Leaside Pub
190 Laird Dr.
Local Public Eatery
180 Laird Dr.
The Belsize Public House
535 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Amsterdam Barrel House
87 Laird Dr.
McSorley’s Saloon & Grill
1544 Bayview Ave.
GIFT YOUR VALENTINE
You can’t go wrong with the classic Valentine’s gifts of cards, chocolates and flowers.
CARDS AND MORE
Write Impressions
1515 Bayview Ave.
Jacaranda Tree & Co.
569 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Caribou Gifts
590 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
CHOCOLATE
Avoca
850 Millwood Rd.
The Chocolate Messenger
1645 Bayview Ave.
FLOWERS
From a single rose to exquisite floral arrangements, the neighbourhood is home to multiple talented florists. Among them:
The Flower Patch
1592 Bayview Avenue
Leaside Flowers & Gifts
830 Eglinton Ave. East
The Flower Nook
1729 Bayview Ave.
Fete Boutique Flowers
209 McRae Dr.
Periwinkle Flowers
661 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Apricot Flowers
621A Mt. Pleasant Rd.
