Category Archives: Community News

Lindberg Eyewear Trunk Show and Live Jazz

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This month we are pleased to add to our regular live jazz series a Lindberg Eyewear trunk show. We will be featuring the full range from this iconic eyewear brand for you to try. As school’s out for summer, we should also let you know that Lindberg is especially known for producing some of the […]


Canada Day Hours

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The Canadian-Made Vintage Jubilee continues til July 3rd, yet ironically, we WILL be closed for Canada Day. Enjoy your own Canada Day commonwealth calamity!!


HAPPY PRIDE! LOVE OPTICIANADO

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At Opticianado, we let our true colours shine. Come sample some vintage frames in a rainbow of colours and styles, and enjoy a safe and happy Pride 2012.


Sir Elton John Dons L.A. Eyeworks at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee

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Last night Sir Elton John showcased a custom L.A. Eyeworks frame by the name of Silverman in a vibrant blue at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. This frame was created exclusively for him by L.A.Eyeworks’ co-designers Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi! Come in and check out the greatest selection of L.A. Eyeworks in the city and […]


L.A. Eyeworks “Framed” Contest

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As we gear up for our L.A. Eyeworks Trunk Show on May 13th, we’re thrilled to announce our “Framed” Contest. Opticianado has selected 12 famous faces from Greg Gorman for L.A. Eyeworks “Framed” and if you can ID 50% of them, you’ll be entered in to a draw to win your very own pair of […]


Opticianado Taking Part in CONTACT 2012 with Artist Shelley Wildeman

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Starting on the evening of May 5th, Opticianado will be playing host-gallery to photographer Shelley Wildeman as part of this year’s Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. In Wildeman’s word’s her work will evoke ideas concerning ‘urban parks, places that resemble nature but on our terms. Urban parks were first established in England in response to overcrowded […]


Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival

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Today is definitely a day for well-adjusted lenses (sorry, we can’t help the optical jokes); tonight is the launch of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival featuring incredible work from the Canadian photography talent pool. On this year’s theme: Stimulated by the renewed global interest in street photography, this year’s festival explores the theme “Public” in […]


Opticianado One Year Anniversary

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We are thrilled to have celebrated our one year anniversary last weekend. The anniversary was marked with an in-store party for family and friends. With a DJ spinning tunes in to the night and of course, live music from the talented Donna Grantis and Anna Ruddick, a great time was had by all. Opticianado is […]


Opticianado Easter Weekend Hours

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Happy Long Weekend Everyone! Our Easter Weekend hours as are follows: Friday April 6 Closed Saturday April 7 11-6 (Eye Exams Available) Sunday April 8 Closed Monday April 9 11-5 Enjoy the weather and see you soon!


Tune up for Spring!!!

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Usually when we think ‘tune’ around here – its music related… but this time we are talking tune-ups for your eyeglasses… Get a jump on your Spring fever and pop into Opticianado, because we want to invite you in to have your current glasses cleaned up, and tightened up, and readjusted for that adorable face […]