Christiane Tetreault

I am the director and operator of a charming and beautiful venue called The Vandenberg House, established in 2015. We provide event space for personal and corporate events. Living in Leslieville since 2008 has given me some insight and first hand experience with our ever changing, unique neighbourhood. As soon as I opened my venue, I joined the BIA as a board member to support our neighbourhood and Leslieville BIA members with a positive and creative attitude. Our diverse, friendly and small town feel is unique to Toronto and felt throughout our neighbourhood. I love our area and look forward to working with others to grow our Leslieville vision.

For more information on how to register your business, volunteer with the BIA or any other questions, please email us at leslievillebia@gmail.com

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Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that what we now call Toronto is on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that  Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Mercury Espresso Bar

Mercury Espresso Bar has been an anchor in Leslieville since 2006, owned by the talented make-up and hair stylist Luisa Duran. 


This small but mighty coffee spot is a staple for actors, directors, and production teams working in the area, along with the artists and residents of Leslieville. You can feel the community vibe as soon as you walk in where you’ll see rotating local artists work on their walls and the eclectic crowd on comfy couches or sitting in the window watching the passers by on Queen street. If you haven’t had a cup of their espresso you may have had it in ice cream form at Ed’s Real Scoop across the street. These kind of collabs make Leslieville a special place and we can’t imagine the hood without Mercury at the centre of it.

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