FOREST HILL BUSINESSES
Business Directory Listing...
A listing of fabulous shops and businesses, serving and located in Forest Hill and surrounding areas.
Find Toronto's best home decor and improvement, beauty, food, gifts, real estate agents, health and wellness, clothing and accessory businesses, and much more. Listings include contact information, a brief write-up on products and services offered, and website links.
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1212 www.1212decor.com
1212 Yonge St. • 416.646.1234
You can expect the unexpected at this ‘art of living’ lifestyle emporium is conveniently located in the heart of Rosedale. In its 8500 sq. ft. showroom you can find everything from a classic Louis Phillipe Commode, the inspired Modern Baroque collection of the legendary Dorothy Draper, the transitional designs by acclaimed Larry Larslo, as well as the exceptional hand knotted carpets by Tufenkian. Also find brilliantly packaged candles, soaps and lotions, imported cashmere throws and humidors. Complimentary parking in back of the store makes visiting easy for clients and trade alike.
Bata Shoe Museum www.batashoemuseum.ca
327 Bloor St. West • 416.979.7799
The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Footwear on display ranges from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three other galleries feature changing exhibitions, so there's always something new to see.
BRILHO Luxury Cleaning Services www.brilhoservices.com
578 Davenport Rd. • 416.923.3300
BRILHO is Toronto’s premium cleaning & services company serving residential, commercial and retail clients in the GTA. Their experience staff will ensure that you receive the best luxury cleaning & customer service at a competitive price. Staff is bonded and insured, and they provide all the necessary supplies and equipment. Call for a quote today.
COBS BREAD www.cobsbread.com
417 Spadina Road • 647.288.5200
COBS BREAD offers fresh, high quality baked goods every day. Their individually hand-crafted breads come in many flavours and textures, including traditional loaves such as White, Whole Wheat and Country Grain; and seeded loaves, including Lekkerbrot, Soy & Flaxseed, and popular Cape Seed. Also find sweet treats like Apple & Walnut Logs, Apple Scrolls, Cinnamon Buns and more.
DianeKroe.com www.dianekroe.com
Diane Kroe creates fun, functional fashions for women who love to travel. A long time fixture in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood, Diane Kroe may have closed her retail location on Avenue Road, but her fabulous fashions are still available! You can find her Signature Spa collections at leading hotels, resorts and destination spas, including the new Ritz-Carlton Spa Boutique in downtown Toronto. Shop online at www.dianekroe.com.
D.O.T. Elite www.dot-canada.com
146 Dupont Street • 416.927.7847
D.O.T. Furniture’s new flagship store in the heart of Yorkville features a large selection of furniture for your home—indoors and out—over three floors of showroom space. For outdoors they have a wide selection of Resin Wicker, Cast Aluminum and Wood furniture, in addition to popular elements like fire pit tables, freestanding gazebos, and umbrellas. Other furnishings and accessories available include Ashley Furniture, Calvin Klein carpets, Vera Wang Mattresses and D.O.T. Furniture’s own Casazisi Collections.
Dr. LIsa Lindstrom – Dentistry On The Avenue www.drlisalindstrom.com
315 Avenue Rd., Fl. 1, Ste. 2 • 416.926.0123
Dentistry On The Avenue, Dr. Lisa Lindstrom’s new dental office opened in Forest Hill in early 2011. Conveniently located at 315 Avenue Road between St. Clair & Dupont, it is just south of De La Salle College, and across the street from Scaramouche Restaurant. Free patient underground parking makes visiting easy. Dr. Lisa Lindstrom, who has been practicing dentistry for 17 years, offers a full range of cosmetic, implant and family dentistry; and makes a point of helping her patients overcome any uneasiness they may have with dental procedures.
ELTE www.elte.com
80 Ronald Avenue • 416.785.7885
ELTE is one of North America’s largest retail establishments, specializing in carpets and home furnishings. Located in Toronto, ELTE stocks broadloom and rugs; sofas, sleepers and sectionals; coffee, side and occasional tables; dining tables; chairs, ottomans and benches; beds, dressers and chests, and fine leather furniture. Also find linens and mattresses, accessories, lighting and more. Ginger’s Bath and Summerhill Hardware are also part of ELTE.
Executive Planning International L.I. Ltd.
416-964.2221
Worried about having enough retirement money to live the way you want to live? Executive Planning International has a new concept to explore with you. This unique method of efficiently accumulating substantial amounts of money for your later years, is worth exploring. Call for a confidential, no commitment consultation.
Ginger’s Bath www.gingersbath.com
95 Ronald Avenue • 416.787.1787
Ginger’s Bath is one of the finest bathroom stores anywhere. Located in Toronto, it stocks the finest bathroom fixtures, including bath faucets, bathroom basins, shower systems, tubs and toilets, kitchen and bar faucets, kitchen and bar sinks, bathroom hardware and accessories, mirrors and cabinets, and bathroom lights.
Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage www.elisekalles.com
Elise Kalles, Broker • 416.441.2888 x 291
A consistent multi-million dollar producer, Elise Kalles is greatly respected by her clients and peers alike, as is evidenced in repeat business and ongoing referrals that have garnered her international clients from numerous corners of the world. Her reputation is a lot like the grand homes she sells: enduring, stellar and enviable.
Health Associates Clinic www.healthassociates.ca
1407 Yonge St., Suite 400 • 416.924.0777
Health Associates Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic that has been serving Toronto for more than 25 years. A partial list of services and therapies offered includes chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, registered massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, and laser therapy. The professionals at this clinic work together to provide their patients optimal care in a comfortable environment. Visit website for a full list of services offered.
Holly Sisson Photography www.hollysissonphotography.com
647-822-7176
A natural light photographer, Holly Sisson specializes in capturing families in natural settings, relaxed and at play. No staged, in-studio family photos here. Instead shoots take place at client’s home, in the backyard, at the local park, or any other place that offers an interesting backdrop. Visit website for a sample of Holly’s work.
Julia West Home www.juliawesthome.com
140 Kendal Avenue • 416.324.7500
Since 1998 Julia West Home has been bringing the best of past design traditions into the present. They are famous for furniture design and construction, especially for furniture that ‘earns its keep’, with designs that have more than one function. Find beautiful bed linens, window coverings, bean-bag chairs, letterboards, and hand-selected accessory pieces. They also offer upholstery and custom window coverings. Free parking just south of their building makes visiting easy.
Mercedes-Benz Downtown www.mbtoronto.ca/downtown
761 Dundas St. East • 416.947.9000
The landmark downtown Mercedes-Benz dealership features a beautiful, contemporary car showroom with a bright open concept design that is split over 3 levels. In addition, there is an onsite Maybach, SLR Performance Centre, smart Centre and an entire floor dedicated to pre-owned sales. They also offer extended hours. Visit website for full details.
Nilli Salonspa www.nillisalonspa.com
521 Eglinton Ave. W. • 416.487.6139
Internationally recognized for her skill and creativity, Nilli Liman creates styles to fit your lifestyle and the natural tendencies of your hair. Styles so easy to care for that they fall naturally into place, even when left to air-dry. The salon uses only the gentlest products, resulting in soft, touchable hair with brilliant shine, for a difference you’ll see and feel.
Adam Grossman, Sales Representative www.adamgrossman.ca
Royal LePage Johnston & Daniel Division, Brokerage • 416.489.2121
Working in Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, and Georgian Bay, Adam Grossman believes that buying and selling real estate shouldn’t just be a process, it should be a partnership. He welcomes questions about your property and the market.
STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY www.studiovoguegallery.com
216 Avenue Rd. (just n. of Davenport) • 416.459.9809
Hosting a new and different exhibition every month STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY is one of Toronto’s most eclectic galleries. Representing more than 30 artists from Canada and around the world, they have artworks to meet a variety of tastes. Their exhibitions offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy art in a wide variety of media including oil and acrylic, works on paper, sculpture, mixed media, and photography.
Summerhill Nursery & Floral www.summerhillnursery.ca
301 MacPherson Avenue. • 416.922.6902
Summerhill Nursery and Floral is a destination garden centre. Located south east of Casa Loma, there’s simply nothing else like it in the GTA. At two and a half acres, Summerhill is huge by comparison to most other garden centres. Summerhill has a full selection of annuals, perennials, exotic tropicals and woody plants. There is an endless selection of accessories for the garden, too. From patio furniture, planters, fountains, and statues—this place has it all. You can spend hours browsing the enormous indoor showroom and outdoor yard. Complimentary parking on east side of the store makes visiting easy.
Taschen www.taschen.ca
29 Yorkville Avenue | 416.923.2322
162 Cumberland St. (Renaissance Ct.) | 416.961.3185
65 Yonge St. (at King) | 416.363.3663
Taschen is the German word for bags, and it’s the perfect word to describe what this store offers—every sort of bag you can imagine—handbags, luggage, attache cases, briefcases, duffle bags, backpacks, suitcases, trunks, wallets, key pouches and more. Taschen carries the best bags and luggage from around the world, including famous brand names Tumi and LeSportsac from the USA; Bree, Porsche Design, Rimowa and Offermann from Germany; Bric’s, Mandarina Duck and Roncato from Italy; and Lacoste from France. Shop online at www.taschen.net.
VacSmart
796 Eglinton Avenue East • 416.467.8227
VacSmart is an authorized dealer and service centre for all vacuum makes and models, offering products and services in residential, commercial and central vacuums. They give free estimates on repairs and offer same-day service. The store also features a wide selection of bags, filters, attachments and parts. They are a proud authorized dealer of Canadian-made Canavac and Cyclo Vac central vacuums.
Yonge Vision www.yongevision.com
1881 Yonge St. • 416.932.9086
Located at Yonge & Davisville, Yonge Vision works with you to discover your best eyewear looks. Stylish lines carried include eyeglass designers, in addition to well-known fashion designer brands. Owners Isaac Abenhaim and Michelle Axler are opticians. Isaac specializes in fitting RGP (hard contacts), bifocal contacts, and solving contact lens issues. Open Mon–Wed, 9:30 to 6 p.m., Thurs., 9:30 to 8 p.m., Fri., 9:30 to 7 p.m., Sat., 10 to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. Hours change on long weekends.