Oral History Project The St. Clair West neighbourhood we know today was born as a streetcar suburb. The St. Clair line, which opened in 1914, was part of the City of Toronto’s efforts to move people north – a classic ‘if you build it, they will come’. And come they did. Farmers’ fields and orchards were replaced by homes and schools, shops and businesses—all because of the streetcar. In these interviews you’ll hear how the community evolved through the voices of people who lived there between the 1920s and 1980s. It’s a window into everyday life in a very dynamic, and always changing, neighbourhood. Dr. Heather Hannah St. Clair Veterinary Facilities Dr. Heather Hannah owns St. Clair Veterinary, the longest continual business (since 1947) in the Hillcrest Village BIA, of which Dr. Hannah is currently Chair. In her interview, Dr. Hannah describes the changes since she first arrived from Iroquois Falls in 1989. The neighbourhood has become more cosmopolitan, with more languages spoken and a very successful restaurant scene. Even the pets have evolved, from mostly big yard dogs to lots more cats and other dog breeds - “Everything is a Doodle or a Frenchie.” Listen Now Donovan Wong Gerrys Fast Foods When Donovan Wong was 17, his family left Jamaica for Toronto and opened Gerry’s Fast Food on St. Clair West in 1977. Donovan shares a unique perspective on the St. Clair West community as a young immigrant and now as a business owner, since he and his sisters have taken over the restaurant. Listen Now Robert Ashley Forster Robert Ashley Hair Salon Since 1987, Robert Ashley’s salon has been a fixture on St. Clair West. Ashley tells how the street has changed over the years, with the transformation of the Wychwood Barns, the building of the streetcar right-of-way and the arrival of new businesses and condos. On the other hand, some things have not changed, especially the family-friendly feeling of the neighbourhood. Listen Now Tony & Anna Maria Mazza Macelleria Atlas Tony and Anna Maria Mazza opened Macelleria Atlas on St. Clair West in 1969, and now run this local butcher shop with their daughter, Angela. They speak about their business, the challenges of moving from Italy, and raising their family in the area. Listen Now

Hillcrest Village BIA runs along St. Clair Avenue West between Christie St. to the East and Winona Dr. to the West with over 90 businesses that are ready to serve you! Hillcrest Village Businesses 9Round Fitness ABR Rugs Acappella Men's Clothing Alitours Arlington Dental Arlington Super Variety Baker & Scone Bar Ape Bitehaus Dental Burger n' Fries Forever Burger n' Fries Forever Cafe Roma Chamsine Chao Lay Chao Lay Christie Pharmacy Core Wellness Dragon Delight Chinese Cuisine Dr. Jaclyn Chang ECOGO ECOGO Edition X Cannabis Elavine Nails Elavine Nails Emma's Country Kitchen Eyeglass World Ferro Bar Café FK Florever Angel Fyrst Avenue Property Management Gerry's Fast Food Hawkridge Custom Framing Hillcrest Centre for Health Helen + Hildegard Helen + Hildegard Humewood Dental IC Savings James Rottman Fine Art J.M.J Law Josie Stern Team Kibo Sushi House Krave Coffee Le Bleu Coffee Leo J. Dillon Mabel's Bakery Macelleria Atlas Butcher Shop Mcdonalds Menalon Bakery Ltd. Michael Crane And Associates - Immigration Law Milk & Variety Modern Edge Salon New Paramount Studios Nino's Hairtyling Nodo Resturant Northern Karate School Show More

Hillcrest Village Toronto is represented by MPP Jill Andrew, The Honourable Carolyn Bennett and City Councillor for Toronto St. Josh Matlow. Community Services St. Matthew's United Church Website Visit Website Address 729 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B2, Canada Phone Number 416-653-5711

Hillcrest Village BIA has multiple dental, orthodontic, and optometry clinics on St. Clair Avenue West that are ready to serve you! Book your appointment today! Dentistry & Optometry Arlington Dental Website Address Visit Website 798 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada Phone Number 416-800-0356 Bitehaus Dental Website Address Visit Website 833 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C2, Canada Phone Number 416-520-6007 Dr. Jaclyn Chang, Optometrist Website Address Visit Website 823 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B9, Canada Phone Number 416-929-9133 Eyeglass World Website Address Visit Website St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1A4, Canada Phone Number 416- 656-3488 Humewood Dental Website Address Visit Website 828 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C1 Phone Number 416-410-0000 St.Clair Eye Clinic Website Address Visit Website 822 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C1, Canada Phone Number 416-654-6443

Get a complete range of banking, lending, and investment products at one of our banks or credit unions, in Hillcrest Village Toronto along St. Clair Avenue West. Banks & Credit Unions IC Savings Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 814 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON 416-654-4007 TD Bank Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 870 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, ON 416-652-5780

Here are the latest offers and promotions from stores and restaurants in the Hillcrest Village BIA.  Here are the latest offers and promotions from stores and restaurants in the Hillcrest Village BIA. Please show this discount page in-store to redeem the offers. Coupons School 2.0 $550/ Month Summer Promo After-School Program | Now Enrolling 2025-26 Summer Promo: Book by June 30 to lock in $550/month Valid for all grade levels - rate secured for the entire school year Mon–Fri | 3:30 PM –6:00 PM Call to register: (416) 342-4304 Eyeglass World $100 Off $100 off any pair of prescription glasses if you mention this ad in store. *Redeem in-store. New Paramount Studios FREE In-Studio Family Photography Session Includes 1-8x10 Custom Print valued @ $180. Appointments are necessary- Please call 416-653-5103 to redeem. Limited to 1 per family. Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness 🌷 May Is For Mothers 🌷 We're so excited to introduce our 4-part Workshop Series, thoughtfully designed for pregnant and postpartum moms in Toronto who are ready to feel more informed, more confident, and more cared for. Here's what's coming in May: 😴 Mommy Sleep — May 7 🤱 Prenatal Breastfeeding — May 13 👶 Baby Digestive Comfort and Reflexology— May 19 💕 Postpartum Sexual Health — date TBA Full series: $155 | Single workshops: $4

The Businesses of Hillcrest Village invite you to join us on July 8th and 9th at Salsa on St. Clair!💃 St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St Saturday: noon to 10:30 pm / Sunday: noon to 8:30 pm T D Salsa on St. Clair is the only festival where people do more than just eat and watch entertainment – they take part in non-stop dancing in the streets! The street festival is Canada’s hottest salsa party featuring an international caliber of Latin music, authentic cuisine, and a fiesta for lovers of all Latino culture. Festival Map How To Get There

Come visit our barbers & hair salons in Hillcrest Village Toronto. We offer salons for the whole family along St. Clair Avenue West at great prices! Barbers, Nails & Hair Elavine Nails Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 804 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada (416) 656-7070 Modern Edge Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 808 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada 647-748-3343 Nino's Hairstyling Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 282 Rushton Rd, Toronto, ON M6C 2X6, Canada 416 -652-7773 Robert Ashley Hair Design Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 768 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5, Canada 416-653-0067 St. Clair Barber Shop Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 788 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada (416) 899-3277 The Pretty Rugged Hair Co. Website Address Phone Number Visit Website 285 Rushton Rd, Toronto, ON M6C 2X6, Canada 289-388-8843

Come and join us at Hillcrest Village BIA located in the heart of Midtown Toronto, running along St. Clair Avenue West between Christie Street and Winona Drive. Hillcrest Village Accommodations Think Local. Shop Local. Where to find us Hillcrest Village BIA is located in the heart of midtown Toronto running along St. Clair Avenue West between Christie St. to the East and Winona Dr. to the West. We have three Green P Parking spots located at: 785—791 St. Clair Ave West 287 Rushton Road 700 St. Clair Ave West View Our Interactive Map > Come Visit Us Our vibrant neighbourhood is home to a wide variety of retail shops, professional services, specialty restaurants and cozy ethnic eateries, all reflecting the diverse ethnicity of St.Clair West. Our Businesses > What's going on? Stay up to date with the latest events in Hillcrest Village! Events > The Month's Events AI for Small Business Ongoing Course Online: Link in Description More info RSVP Follow Us On Social Media

Get fresh home-style and artisanal bread, pastries & desserts at bakeries & cafes in Hillcrest Village BIA located along St. Clair Avenue West Toronto! Bakeries & Cafes Baker & Scone Website Address Visit Website 693 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B2, Canada Phone Number 416-657-2663 Krave Coffee Website Address Visit Website 781 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7, Canada Phone Number 416- 652-9929 Le Bleu Coffee Website Address Visit Website 728 St Clair Ave W, York, Toronto, ON M6C 1B3, Canada Phone Number (416) 898-3131 Mabel's Bakery Website Address Visit Website 746 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5, Canada Phone Number 647-347-5520 Menalon Bakery Website Address Visit Website 811 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B9, Canada Phone Number 416- 654-2932 Pain Perdu Website Address Visit Website 736 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B3, Canada Phone Number 416-656-7246 Romi's Bakery Website Address Visit Website 744 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada Phone Number 416-656-1525 Silk 111 Bakery Cafe Website Address Visit Website 689 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada Phone Number Zaza Espresso Bar Website Address Visit Website 775 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7, Canada Phone Number 416-651-3333

Are you looking for a butcher, deli, chocolate shop or fresh fish? Hillcrest Village Toronto has many specialty food stores that are ready to serve you! Specialty Foods Bar Ape Website Address Visit Website 283 Rushton Rd, Toronto, ON M6C 2X6, Canada Phone Number Please visit our website Chocolat de Kat Website Address Visit Website 824 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1C1, Canada Phone Number 647-689-6136 Macelleria Atlas Butcher Shop Website Address Visit Website 800 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada Phone Number 416-654-0777 Roast Fine Foods Website Address Visit Website 786 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6, Canada Phone Number 416-657-6278

Salsa on St.Clair 2026 July 11 - 12, 2026 Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM St Clair Ave W & Winona Dr, Toronto, ON TD Salsa on St. Clair returns for its 22nd annual celebration, transforming St. Clair Ave West in Midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village into a vibrant explosion of Latin culture. Over two unforgettable days, the streets come alive with world-class performances, irresistible cuisine, high-energy music, and nonstop dancing. Learn More Support Our Local Vendors! While you’re enjoying all the music, dancing, and excitement of Salsa on St. Clair, don’t forget to explore the amazing businesses that call Hillcrest Village BIA home. From delicious restaurants and cozy cafés to unique local shops and services, our businesses are open and ready to welcome you throughout the festival. Be sure to stop in, show your support, and experience everything our neighbourhood has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you!