Category Archives: Community News

Event:Kingsley Ettienne plays the Hammond B3 Organ at Opticianado! June 14th 1-4pm

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Join us this Sunday, June 14th for a special musical event! Kingsley Ettienne will be here playing the Hammond B3 Organ at the shop from 1-4pm. Get ready for an energetic, fun, jazzy good time! The store will be open for frame shopping as well, so come by, have a coffee, and listen to some […]


Opticianado voted Best Sunglasses in Toronto on BlogTO!

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We are extremely excited to report we have been voted ‘Best Sunglasses in Toronto’ by BlogTO! Big thanks to everyone who voted for us, and to our customers! Check out the BlogTO shout out here.  


This Just In: Spectaculars!

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Last month Opticianado owner and curator Jordan Paul visited an international eyewear trade show in New York, where he searched high and low for the new best thing. Here is where he found Spectaculars – a Long Island based frame manufacturer still adhering to the traditional hand-made process. The shapes we all know and love, […]


Deadstock: Cateyes

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What does “deadstock” mean? New old stock or deadstock means the product has never been worn, sold or bought, and often still has the original tag and packaging. Opticianado owner and curator, Jordan Paul, travels the world looking for closing Optical shops and factories for never worn vintage eyewear. Jordan has an overwhelming amount of frames […]


Let’s talk contacts!

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Freedom from your glasses is just a few steps away! As much as our team at Opticianado loves to see you confidently sport your glasses, we understand the convenience and comfort that contact lenses can provide. Contact lenses have come a long way since Leonardo Da Vinci first conceptualized them back in 1508. Each year […]


Upcoming events in 2015

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Some really fun things are happening this month! First off, on Sunday January 18th at 1pm we’ll have St. Catharines’ own “Whitney Pea”, a three piece folk band featuring Whitney Peterson on guitar and lead vocals, Laurel Minnes on the ukulele and harmonies as well as Frank Di Tillio on the upright bass. Check out […]


Hammond B3 Organ Cutting Contest

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If you missed our Hammond Organ Cutting Contest this year, check out one of our good friend’s Nick Kovats video he shot during Kingsley Etienne’s performance.  


NOVEMBER SALE!

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    It’s our biggest sale yet! Come in soon for best selection! This month is the official host of our fall blowout sale! Select new and vintage eyewear and sunglasses are marked down, from 10-50% off!  


Lookin’ Cool for Back To School!

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Send your kids back to school with perfect vision. Children under the age of 20 are covered under OHIP and we are happy to arrange an eye-exam Friday afternoons (starting at 2pm) or Saturday (starting at 11am.) Amongst our wide variety of vintage and new release styles,we carry many frames for children and teens of […]


SUMMER SUNGLASS SALE

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All month long we’re having our Summer Sunglass Sale! All sunglasses will be 10 – 50% off! This is a sale not to be missed!