Toronto in the 1990s was a vibrant and growing city. It was Canada’s largest city and a major center for finance, business, and culture. In 1991, Toronto was named the cultural capital of Canada. This recognition helped to boost the city’s film and television industry, which saw significant growth during this time. The Toronto Raptors NBA team was founded in 1995. The team has since become one of the city’s most popular sports franchises, bringing professional basketball to Toronto. Toronto played host to the G7 summit in 1988 and the G20 summit in 2010. These international events brought world leaders and global media attention to the city.
The 1990s was a period of economic growth for Toronto, and the city underwent significant development and expansion during this time. The SkyDome (now known as the Rogers Centre) was built in 1989, and the CN Tower, one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks, underwent renovations and improvements. The city also played host to the 1996 Summer Olympics, which brought a great deal of attention and investment to the area. Additionally, the 1990s saw a significant increase in Toronto’s diversity as the city became home to a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Here are some stunning photos that offer a glimpse into the 90s Toronto.
The Big Bop!!!
The Big Bop!!!
In which universe? “The city also played host to the 1996 Summer Olympics, which brought a great deal of attention and investment to the area.’
I liked Toronto better then.
Between the way the CityTV empire was operated and presented itself , QueenW/Yonge strips, and the club scene, it had a vibe.
It really did! Toronto had a cultural identity then. Queen west and yonge street feels like massive voids now. All corporate chains, concrete and glass.
I think hoods like the junction and queen west west have sort of absorbed the more interesting shops and walkable communities, but it’s not quite the same downtown central energy that we used to have.
Queen W and Bathurst was the weekend place to be!
We had a renowned nightlife, worldwide
I recall travelling overseas in early 2000s and young people were genuinely jealous that I grew up next to such a cool city. Nightlife, fun sports, multicultural, world famous DJs, great food scene, and an optimism for the future.
It is weird to think how far and fast we seem to have fallen.
The club scene was insane
Many a night at Zanzibar, Zoo Bar and Santurary. Nobody would go with me to Savage Garden though
Zanzibar…I haven’t heard that name in eons. Is that place still open?
I think it it’s but it’s strictly a stripper place now. Might be the last strip club left in Toronto???
No there’s def still House of Lancaster and the Paradise Club
What about brass rail
I remember back in the early early 90s much of up north was pretty much farmland. We had a chance to buy a huge plot of land for next to nothing, probably my biggest regret to this day. Oh well!