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Eglinton Avenue West
Jamaicans and other members of the growing black community settled in this area during the sixties and seventies and developed a small business class.…
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”One of the first and the most influential newspapers in the Black Toronto community. Many prominient Caribbean-Canadian writers got their start here. ”
Sam the Record Man
Sam the Record Man was a Canadian record store chain that was Canada's largest music recording retailer.
The Bamboo
A nightclub that has a tropical aesthetic and features live performances from Reggae and World musicians.
Channaman's Caribbean Corner
A popular east-end restaurant that would serve partygoers into the early hours of the morning.
Harlem Underground
Popular Jamaican/Caribbean/African American fusion restaurant and artistic space. Created by Carl Cassell.
Lloyd's Barbershop
One of the oldest barbershops catering to the Black community in Toronto.
Too Black Guys
”The name was derived from Malcolm X’s 'Message to the Grass Roots' speech. Inspired by the 'do for self' sentiment of early 90’s hip hop… Too Black Guys aimed to represent the black experience in an unapologetic way.”
Lawrence Square Shopping Centre
A local shopping mall in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood features local small merchants big box stores and office space.
Island Foods
Famous for Fine West Indian Foods.
Old City Hall
Former City Hall for the City of Toronto, converted into municipal courthouse after the new City Hall opened in 1965.