Our customers call Wildside their
home away from home.....
About
Wildside
Paddy Aldridge's
Take a Walk on the Wildside is a business geared to Crossdressers,
Transvestites, Drag Queens, Transsexuals, All Transgendered People,
Their Spouses, Friends, and Lovers. Wildside has been in business
since 1987 (August 1 to be exact) and has become an institution.
Thousands of people from all corners of the globe have taken their
first steps at Wildside. Many continue to return regularly to renew
their connection for Wildside has become their second home. At Wildside
people experience acceptance.
They feel normal.
Nestled in
the heart of historic neighborhood Cabbagetown, we are located across
from beautiful Allen Gardens. And we're just a few blocks from Toronto's
downtown, the Gay Village, The Eaton's Center, friendly restaurants,
theaters, cinemas, public transit and within easy reach of Toronto's
famous landmarks.
Our building
is across from the park and houses the aldridge art gallery in addition to the store. There is a small
plaque on the door as well as a sign for the Aldridge Art Gallery and a mannekin in the window. In the past we were completely discreet and Paddy was not a working artist - now she is. Much of her art is now available for sale in the store and gallery. Inside the front door you will find our boutique, club and
hotel and of course, many friendly people.
The Wildside
Boutique is fully stocked. You can browse the online catalogue to
your hearts content and when you have an idea what you want come
down to the store to check out the sizes and colours and new items.
Paddy's primary concern is to see that you receive professional
assistance in your shopping experience, becoming the woman of your
dreams. That is why Paddy runs the store.
Paddy is a
full time art student in a 3 year art program in addition to owning
and operating Wildside. This would not be possible without the support
and encouragement of all the wonderful customers, members and friends
of Wildside.
The Club lounge
is located on the second floor - it is a large white room with a stage.. Sometimes
it is a small theater called Paddy's
Playhouse and sometimes it is a Karaoke
Lounge. It is also an Art Gallery and the home of Aldridge Art Gallery.
In this room you will find a computer with
high speed Internet and a big lounge with cable TV. Club members
also have access to the wonderful makeup facilities on the third
floor featuring large mirrors with excellent lighting and a large
washroom with shower, face cloths, towels and makeup remover.
Many of our
guests find this an ideal place to prepare for the days events.
Attendance at the club requires a $50 per year membership and a $15 per visit fee to cover the cost to maintain this excellent
facility.
The Wildside
Hotel offers cozy, clean, comfortable rooms, access to all club
facilities and overnight parking for $20. Many of our guests combine
an overnight stay with a transformation or makeover to spend the
most time en-femme.
Services offered
include makeup sessions, makeup
lessons, transformations
(everything to transform you into the woman of your dreams)
custom made clothes, and garment and breast form fittings. You can
read some of the mail Wildside receives to help you decide what
to choose by clicking here.
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Note:
All Prices are in Canadian Funds.
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Take a Walk on the Wildside
161 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4
1.800.260.0102 or 1.416.921.6112
info@wildside.org
