St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff
St. Nicholas is committed to the idea that a parish is part of the fabric of its local community, and can be a presence for building up the well-being and common good of all. Sometimes this means parish facilities (and website) are engaged to support person- /community-oriented initiatives not necessarily perceived to be 'religious' in the strict sense of the term.

Birch Cliff Neighbourhood - Community Meetings Tuesday July 8 at 6:30 pm

Residents of the Birch Cliff neighbourhood have been attending a series of community meetings organized by residents and shop owners within our community who are concerned about the perceived rise in crime in this neighbourhood. The meeting locations hosted by St. Nicholas' Anglican Church. [map »] Everyone, including St. Nick’s parishioners, are invited and welcome to attend.

The meetings are aimed at addressing various issues including crime, public safety and neighbourhood enhancement. At the first meeting, on Tuesday, May 13, Councillor Brian Ashton [link] was with us to answer questions and provide some information from the City of Toronto's perspective. There was also meetings June 10 and July 8. Future meetings TBA.



"Bringing the finest in acoustic music to Toronto's East End, Bluffs and Beaches communities"

the Acoustic Harvest: a monthly concert of local talent

Upcoming performance:

  • Next season of concerts TBA. All concerts take place at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
  • For performance and ticket information, ($15), visit the Acoustic Harvest website here » email Acoustic Harvest here » or call 416-264-2235.

    Performances are held at St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff map »


The Market is open
each Friday, rain or shine, from June 13 to October 10, 2008 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

at St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff map »

The Birch Cliff Village Farmers Market

Markets by the Bluffs brings fresh natural food, homegrown artisans & musicians together in Toronto's East End BirchCliff Village community. It's the place to come to for fresh in season fruits and vegetables picked daily from Ontario farms + organics, artisans, holistics, music, prepared fresh food, baked goods and more!

The BirchCliff Village Farmers market takes place in a beautiful garden setting in the St. Nicholas Church gardens - 1512 Kingston Road at Manderley Drive just east of Warden Avenue [map]. Visit the market and then take a stroll across the Bluffs and discover the beauty of BirchCliff Village. A jewel on the edge of Scarborough.

June 13 - October 10 at St. Nicholas Church gardens

The Market is open each Friday, rain or shine, from June 13 to October 10, 2008 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The BirchCliff Village Farmers Market is cooperatively managed by a brilliant and dedicated collective of community volunteers. Our market is a member of KREBA Kingston Road East Business Association and the Farmers Market Ontario Association FMO [link »]. The market is a member of Friends of Markets By the Bluffs - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating community - through the support of neighbourhood markets along the Scarborough Bluffs.

website link »

Girl Guides of Canada: Guides, Sparks

Girl Guides of Canada Canada website » / Ontario website »

"Girl Guides of Canada remains an all-female organization. Our Adult Members are women who are supported and trained to provide mentorship and act as role models. They encourage girls to speak up and be leaders in their communities and schools. For women, Guiding is a chance to meet others and to make a difference. Guiding also provides opportunities for international travel, and scholarships for those pursuing post-secondary education."

Guides and Sparks meet at St. Nicholas. Detailed information will be posted shortly. Call the parish office for contact details: 416-691-0449

Scouts Canada: Cubs

Scouts Canada website »

"Scouts Canada, the country’s leading youth organization, offers seven challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands of individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada."

A Cub pack meets at St. Nicholas. Detailed information will be posted shortly. Call the parish office for contact details: 416-691-0449

St. Elizabeth's Society

The Society meets at St. Nicholas. Detailed information will be posted shortly. In the meantime, for any questions please call the parish office 416-691-0449 or Email

Who is your neighbour?

Governments gather statistics about communities to better understand the community. Birch Cliff is no exception. See here »

The Parish of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff • Diocese of Toronto • Anglican Church of Canada
1512 Kingston Road,Toronto, Ontario, M1N 1R7
MAP » • Phone: 416-691-0449 • Fax 416-691-9633 • Email