WHAT IS LITTLE INDIA?
Toronto's GERRARD INDIA BAZAAR is one of the largest marketing centres of South Asian goods and services in North America.
HOW BIG IS THE MARKET?
With over 100 shops and restaurants which represent regional diversities of South Asian culture, food, music and products, this slice of the Indian subcontinent offers a tremendous selection of services and products. The variety of merchandise available here helps South Asians maintain ancient cultural and religious traditions, and keep in touch with the contemporary lifestyle of the Subcontinent.
WHAT CAN I FIND AT THE MARKET?
The Bazaar represents a wide range of Subcontinent cuisines that vary from restaurant, chef to chef. It is also unique in the way restaurateurs have embraced the products and produce available here and incorporated them into new dishes that have become local specialties.
Fashion needs are well represented at the Bazaar. Fabulous silks, embroideries and ornately sequined pieces are always available ready to wear. You can buy materials to sew yourself or have tailored to fit.
The Bazaar brings gold from all parts of the world - Dubai, India, Pakistan, Singapore - to this stretch of Gerrard Street, creating a band of jewelry shops that sparkle and shine. If your jewelry box needs an addition, the Bazaar is the best place to find earrings, bangles, rings and necklaces fashioned from 22-carat gold. You can also purchase custom jewelry from the talented goldsmiths and gemologists.
Music lovers can discover everything from ancient classical compositions to today's beats in the Bazaar's audio-video stores.
HOW CAN I GET TO THE MARKET?
#1) Street Car - Take the 506 (College/Carlton) streetcar eastward. The 506 runs from High Park to Main Street via the Gerrard India Bazaar. Get off at Gerrard/Ashdale intersection.
#2) Subway/Bus - If you're on the Bloor-Danforth subway line go to Coxwell Station. Once at the Coxwell Station take the 22 Bus southward. Get off at Gerrard/Coxwell and walk two blocks west.
#3) Subway/Bus - If you're on the Bloor-Danforth subway line you can also go to Greenwood Statino and take the 31 Bus southward. Get off at Gerrard/Greenwood and walk two blocks East.
