Toronto Gone – Junction Days

Dundas West and Mavety, Toronto, 1983 – © Avard Woolaver

These are photos taken in a neighborhood of Toronto called, The Junction. I lived in this neighborhood from 1982-1986. For part of that time I was attending Ryerson in the downtown core, and did most of my street photography there. But I also took the time to walk around the Junction with my camera recording everyday scenes. It may have been a little gritty and down-trodden, but the area had a lot of character, a lot of soul.

Today, The Junction is totally revitalized with lots of cafes and bars and a vibrant night life. Back in the 1980s it was a dry area (no alcohol was sold) and it meant a long trek to the liquor on public transit. I miss those carefree days days of my youth.

View of New Image Gallery, Toronto, 1982 – © Avard Woolaver

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Dundas West and Mavety, Toronto, 1983 – © Avard Woolaver

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Mavety at Dundas West, Toronto, 1983 – © Avard Woolaver

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Baird Park, Toronto, 1983 – © Avard Woolaver