30 Years of Community Work
What makes a neighbourhood great? People who work together and become a "A Strong Voice for A Strong Community". The tireless efforts of residents, advocacy by politicians and cooperation of stakeholders combine to make the area vibrant, green and active
Timeline of Notable Events
1995
Residents in 3 condominium buildings at St. Joseph Street and Bay Street had common concerns about the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood. Those buildings were Polo Club I at 1055 Bay Street, Polo Club II at 44 St. Joseph Street and 1001 Bay Street. Thus the Bay Corridor Community Association was born.
Residents in 3 condominium buildings at St. Joseph Street and Bay Street had common concerns about the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood. Those buildings were Polo Club I at 1055 Bay Street, Polo Club II at 44 St. Joseph Street and 1001 Bay Street. Thus the Bay Corridor Community Association was born.
2002
The “East of Bay” Park was opened as Leaf Gardens, and subsequently renamed Opera Place Park.
The “East of Bay” Park was opened as Leaf Gardens, and subsequently renamed Opera Place Park.
2007
Over time, the grass roots residents' association formalized operations with the first elections of the Board at the inaugural Annual General Meeting on November 1, 2007 that was held at 6 St. Joseph Street.
In November, 3 laneways were officially named. St. Basil Lane recognized the adjacent world headquarters of The Order of St. Basil at 95 St. Joseph Street. St. Vincent Lane was named after the tiny track that was located north of Grosvenor Street before the creation of Bay Street prior to 1922. Terauley Lane commemorated the original name of Bay Street prior to the early 1900's.
The community garden on St. Basil Lane was created with shrubs from a condominium sales office that was closing, rocks from a seminary rock garden and donations from Sheridan Nursery.
Over time, the grass roots residents' association formalized operations with the first elections of the Board at the inaugural Annual General Meeting on November 1, 2007 that was held at 6 St. Joseph Street.
In November, 3 laneways were officially named. St. Basil Lane recognized the adjacent world headquarters of The Order of St. Basil at 95 St. Joseph Street. St. Vincent Lane was named after the tiny track that was located north of Grosvenor Street before the creation of Bay Street prior to 1922. Terauley Lane commemorated the original name of Bay Street prior to the early 1900's.
The community garden on St. Basil Lane was created with shrubs from a condominium sales office that was closing, rocks from a seminary rock garden and donations from Sheridan Nursery.
2008
The Bay Corridor Community Association officially incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the Province of Ontario.
St. Luke Lane was named in honour of St. Luke's Church that was located on the land now occupied by 1001 Bay Street. The church was demolished because of the Bay Street realignment construction.
The Bay Corridor Community Association officially incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the Province of Ontario.
St. Luke Lane was named in honour of St. Luke's Church that was located on the land now occupied by 1001 Bay Street. The church was demolished because of the Bay Street realignment construction.
2009
In September, the laneway behind the 10 historic cottages built for sawmill workers from 1885 to 1889 on St. Nicholas Street was called Cottage Lane.
Bell Canada telephone utility boxes were colourfully decorated with artwork from 6 St. Joseph House volunteers, funded by a City of Toronto “Clean and Beautiful City” grant. This program launched the 'Out of the Box' project which has grown to over 500 pieces of street level art all over Ontario.
In September, the laneway behind the 10 historic cottages built for sawmill workers from 1885 to 1889 on St. Nicholas Street was called Cottage Lane.
Bell Canada telephone utility boxes were colourfully decorated with artwork from 6 St. Joseph House volunteers, funded by a City of Toronto “Clean and Beautiful City” grant. This program launched the 'Out of the Box' project which has grown to over 500 pieces of street level art all over Ontario.
2010
To reflect and honour the significant history of the area, the residents' association was officially renamed the Bay Cloverhill Community Association early in the year.
To reflect and honour the significant history of the area, the residents' association was officially renamed the Bay Cloverhill Community Association early in the year.
2011
The community started organizing to create a park on the former Opera House lands.
The community started organizing to create a park on the former Opera House lands.
2012
In July, the bioswale bioretention system on Bay Street between Wellesley Street and Grosvenor Street was created. 10 planters with underground Silva cells treat stormwater and allow space for the roots of large trees.
In July, the bioswale bioretention system on Bay Street between Wellesley Street and Grosvenor Street was created. 10 planters with underground Silva cells treat stormwater and allow space for the roots of large trees.
2013
Part of Elizabeth Street was renamed Dr. Emily Stowe Way. In 1883, Dr. Stowe started Women's College Hospital and she was the first woman to practice medicine in Canada.
Official Plan Amendment 183 containing the North Downtown Yonge Design Guidelines was enacted by the City. Various developers appealed the matter to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Many dedicated volunteers started working on the Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District Study with the City's Heritage Planning Department and consultant.
Part of Elizabeth Street was renamed Dr. Emily Stowe Way. In 1883, Dr. Stowe started Women's College Hospital and she was the first woman to practice medicine in Canada.
Official Plan Amendment 183 containing the North Downtown Yonge Design Guidelines was enacted by the City. Various developers appealed the matter to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Many dedicated volunteers started working on the Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District Study with the City's Heritage Planning Department and consultant.
2015
The Heritage Conservation District Study for Historic Yonge Street was completed.
The Heritage Conservation District Study for Historic Yonge Street was completed.
2016
51 Bay Cloverhill street signs were installed in February.
City Council approved the Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District plan in March.
The concept of a 'green loop' pedestrian walking trail through the Bay Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and McGill Granby Village neighbourhoods was developed.
51 Bay Cloverhill street signs were installed in February.
City Council approved the Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District plan in March.
The concept of a 'green loop' pedestrian walking trail through the Bay Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and McGill Granby Village neighbourhoods was developed.
2017
The Official Plan Amendment 183 appeal was divided into two phases. Phase 1 relates to all non-heritage items and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued a decision on that portion of the appeal in August 2017. Phase 2 is related to heritage preservation and is ongoing.
The Official Plan Amendment 183 appeal was divided into two phases. Phase 1 relates to all non-heritage items and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued a decision on that portion of the appeal in August 2017. Phase 2 is related to heritage preservation and is ongoing.
2018
Boston ivy styled pole wraps were installed on Bay Street to combat graffiti and cover up rusty street light poles.
Boston ivy styled pole wraps were installed on Bay Street to combat graffiti and cover up rusty street light poles.
2019
Bistro Lane and La Scala Lane were designated. The name of Bistro Lane was chosen in deference to the notable local restaurants. Bistro 990 was a favourite hangout for celebrities located at 990 Bay Street from 1988 to 2012, when it was demolished to make room for the 1 Thousand Bay condominium building at 57 St. Joseph Street. Segovia Restaurant was located at 5 St. Nicholas Street from the 1980's until it was closed for the construction of the 8 Wellesley West condominium building around 2017. La Scala Lane was named after the famous Italian restaurant that was located at the southeast corner of Bay and Charles from 1962 to 1993.
Bistro Lane and La Scala Lane were designated. The name of Bistro Lane was chosen in deference to the notable local restaurants. Bistro 990 was a favourite hangout for celebrities located at 990 Bay Street from 1988 to 2012, when it was demolished to make room for the 1 Thousand Bay condominium building at 57 St. Joseph Street. Segovia Restaurant was located at 5 St. Nicholas Street from the 1980's until it was closed for the construction of the 8 Wellesley West condominium building around 2017. La Scala Lane was named after the famous Italian restaurant that was located at the southeast corner of Bay and Charles from 1962 to 1993.
2020
Clover Hill Park opened to the public. It was created as part of the U Condos development that was built in 2016.
Clover Hill Park opened to the public. It was created as part of the U Condos development that was built in 2016.
2021
In April, the website was relaunched in a new format and social media presence was increased on Facebook and Twitter (now X).
A plaque recognizing the history of Taddle Creek was installed in July.
In April, the website was relaunched in a new format and social media presence was increased on Facebook and Twitter (now X).
A plaque recognizing the history of Taddle Creek was installed in July.
2022
Construction on Dr. Lillian McGregor Park was completed. Originally the site was to be an opera house, but the project was cancelled by the provincial government. It was sold to developers who only built on Bay Street. The land was resold to another developer and with community pressure, instead of multiple buildings, Wellesley on the Park was built and the City purchased 1.6 acres for a green space.
Construction on Dr. Lillian McGregor Park was completed. Originally the site was to be an opera house, but the project was cancelled by the provincial government. It was sold to developers who only built on Bay Street. The land was resold to another developer and with community pressure, instead of multiple buildings, Wellesley on the Park was built and the City purchased 1.6 acres for a green space.
2023
Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and Breadalbane Park officially opened. Breadalbane Park is an off leash dog park created by the parkland dedication for 905 and 925 Bay Street that is adjacent to Dr. Lillian McGregor Park.
Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and Breadalbane Park officially opened. Breadalbane Park is an off leash dog park created by the parkland dedication for 905 and 925 Bay Street that is adjacent to Dr. Lillian McGregor Park.
2024
A Victorian style bench created from the trunk of a 200 year old Great White Oak tree was installed in Queen's Park North in May.
The Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District study was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
A Victorian style bench created from the trunk of a 200 year old Great White Oak tree was installed in Queen's Park North in May.
The Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District study was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Ongoing Public Realm Projects
Clock Tower Trail
The creation of a pedestrian walking path through Bay Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and McGill Granby neighbourhoods aimed to connect parks and green spaces centred around the historic Clock Tower at Yonge Street and College Street. The route has been determined and the City is involved in the planning of wayfinding and signage. Logo design is underway.
Official Plan Amendment 183
Phase 2 hearing at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal related to heritage preservation is pending.
The creation of a pedestrian walking path through Bay Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and McGill Granby neighbourhoods aimed to connect parks and green spaces centred around the historic Clock Tower at Yonge Street and College Street. The route has been determined and the City is involved in the planning of wayfinding and signage. Logo design is underway.
Official Plan Amendment 183
Phase 2 hearing at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal related to heritage preservation is pending.
Stakeholders
Active members from the first pioneers to those who advocated for Dr. Lillian McGregor Park, worked on the Yonge Street Heritage Study and Official Plan Amendment 183, contributed countless hours to everything from working on projects to meeting with politicians, City staff or developers. Businesses and institutions partnered to integrate with the community.
We cannot express enough our gratitude to those individuals and organizations who have put in time, money and efforts over the past 30 years in the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood. Certain individuals have made a big difference and we would like to thank them:
Pioneers
May Chow
Yvonne Cocomile
Kathryn Holden
Lorna Low
Community Gardens, Committees and Projects
Merick Bolognone
Jack Candido
Cathy Carnevali
Gee Chung
Christine Dingemans
Doug Doolittle
Beth Hagan
Ann Hatch
Michael Litvack
Marion McCron
Marsha Reid
Al Rezoski
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Dr. Lillian McGregor Park Advocates
Cathy Carnevali
Michael Cavanaugh
Naomi Cherow
Doug Doolittle
Theresa Gardiner
Tyler Greenleaf
Virginia Gregovich
Mathew Gillman
Marilyn Green
Kathryn Holden
Hodge Macewen
Dianne Moore
Jim Moore
Henry Motha
Alfredo Olloki
Cecilia Rayo
Joseph Sanassian
Nina Sanassian
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Norm Waite
Linda Whelpdale
Dot Whitehouse
Bonna Whitten-Stovall
Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District Study
Linda Brett
John Burt
Gee Chung
Bob Fabian
Paul Farrelly
Kathryn Holden
Andrew Horberry
Connie Langille
Del Melbrandt
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Official Plan Amendment 183
Linda Brett
John Burt
Gee Chung
Bob Fabian
Paul Farrelly
Ian Flett
Kathryn Holden
Andrew Horberry
Connie Langille
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Past Directors
Jack Candido
Cathy Carnevali
Florence Chung
Mathew Gillman
Paul Gulesserian
Joseph Guzzi
Kathryn Holden
Peter Linnett
Marion McCron
Henry Motha
Alla Steen
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Shawn Tracy
Norm Waite
Linda Whelpdale
Rick Whitten-Stovall
Community Partners
Christine Burke, University of Toronto
Kim Curry, 6 St. Joseph House
A. J. Haig, Meridian Credit Union
Robert Jarvis, Just Be Woodsy
Cathy Merkley, The Sound Post
Alex Pryce, A.P. Web Development
Father Morgan Rice, St. Basil's Church
Effie Slapnicar, University of St. Michael's College
Mehdi Zobeiry, YMCA
Politicians
University Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell
former University Rosedale Councillor Michael Layton
Toronto Centre Councillor Chris Moise
former Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray
former Toronto Centre Rosedale Councillor Kyle Rae
University Rosedale Councillor Dianne Saxe
former Toronto Centre MPP George Smitherman
Toronto Centre MPP and former Toronto Centre Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
We cannot express enough our gratitude to those individuals and organizations who have put in time, money and efforts over the past 30 years in the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood. Certain individuals have made a big difference and we would like to thank them:
Pioneers
May Chow
Yvonne Cocomile
Kathryn Holden
Lorna Low
Community Gardens, Committees and Projects
Merick Bolognone
Jack Candido
Cathy Carnevali
Gee Chung
Christine Dingemans
Doug Doolittle
Beth Hagan
Ann Hatch
Michael Litvack
Marion McCron
Marsha Reid
Al Rezoski
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Dr. Lillian McGregor Park Advocates
Cathy Carnevali
Michael Cavanaugh
Naomi Cherow
Doug Doolittle
Theresa Gardiner
Tyler Greenleaf
Virginia Gregovich
Mathew Gillman
Marilyn Green
Kathryn Holden
Hodge Macewen
Dianne Moore
Jim Moore
Henry Motha
Alfredo Olloki
Cecilia Rayo
Joseph Sanassian
Nina Sanassian
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Norm Waite
Linda Whelpdale
Dot Whitehouse
Bonna Whitten-Stovall
Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District Study
Linda Brett
John Burt
Gee Chung
Bob Fabian
Paul Farrelly
Kathryn Holden
Andrew Horberry
Connie Langille
Del Melbrandt
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Official Plan Amendment 183
Linda Brett
John Burt
Gee Chung
Bob Fabian
Paul Farrelly
Ian Flett
Kathryn Holden
Andrew Horberry
Connie Langille
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Past Directors
Jack Candido
Cathy Carnevali
Florence Chung
Mathew Gillman
Paul Gulesserian
Joseph Guzzi
Kathryn Holden
Peter Linnett
Marion McCron
Henry Motha
Alla Steen
Marilyn Tait-McClellan
Shawn Tracy
Norm Waite
Linda Whelpdale
Rick Whitten-Stovall
Community Partners
Christine Burke, University of Toronto
Kim Curry, 6 St. Joseph House
A. J. Haig, Meridian Credit Union
Robert Jarvis, Just Be Woodsy
Cathy Merkley, The Sound Post
Alex Pryce, A.P. Web Development
Father Morgan Rice, St. Basil's Church
Effie Slapnicar, University of St. Michael's College
Mehdi Zobeiry, YMCA
Politicians
University Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell
former University Rosedale Councillor Michael Layton
Toronto Centre Councillor Chris Moise
former Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray
former Toronto Centre Rosedale Councillor Kyle Rae
University Rosedale Councillor Dianne Saxe
former Toronto Centre MPP George Smitherman
Toronto Centre MPP and former Toronto Centre Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Major Projects
What project is your favourite?
- Bay Street bioswale
- Breadalbane Park
- Clock Tower Trail (formerly the Green Loop)
- Clover Hill Park
- Community Gardens
- Dr. Lillian McGregor Park
- Laneway naming
- Great White Oak bench
- Historic Yonge Heritage Conservation District
- Laneway naming
- Official Plan Amendment 183
- Pole wraps
- Street signs
- Taddle Creek plaque
- Telephone and traffic control box artwork
Logo History
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