Gerrard India Bazaar BIA

Gerrard India Bazaar BIA is located along Gerrard Street East from Glenside Avenue to Coxwell Avenue. Established in 1981, the BIA is made up largely of retail stores (almost 60 percent of businesses in the area) as well as restaurants and food service enterprises. The area is one of the largest main street marketplaces of South Asian goods and services in North America, with shops that sell saris, fabrics, and regional delicacies. The BIA is home to the annual Festival of South Asia. Cultural holidays such as Vaisakhi, Eid, and Diwali are also celebrated in the area. BIA Contact: 416-465-8513, gibbia@gerrardindiabazaar.com