Being 14 in 1984, I wish I had appreciated how Toronto was and what it has turned into. Seeing the Ex, and that Humber area. When you could actually see the lake, and not walls of 30/40 story concrete ‘cells’ that destroy the beauty of what once was.
Kevin thank you for sharing this video on you tube You brought back many wonderful memories of when i used to live in Toronto with my family My mom and grandmothers took me shopping and travelled lot's on those PCC Streetcars and Trolley Buses quite frequently! Also love the jazz music as well, very relaxing!
I was 6 in 1982. I remember those old buses and street cars from that era. I miss the allure of the city. I haven't been back there in nearly 18 years.
Silly as it sounds, in the late 1960's I used to take the Berry Rd bus to go to the Humber loop just for fun. I was a 9 year kid. They had a good candy display inside the Humber loop. Would buy my favourite Caramilk!😁 then take the Long Branch streetcar for a little trek.
Fantastic video! Does anybody remember the colourful painted mural on the east wall of the old Toronto Transfer Tavern on the northwest corner of Ossington and Queen St. that had images of old PCC and CLRV streetcars and of the OLD TTC trolley buses (the ones that ran along Ossington Av. BEFORE the "Flyer" trolley buses that are filmed here)? The mural was painted over with white paint in late 1991. I hope someone got photos of that mural to preserve its TTC artwork.
in the 60's to get to MLG from the west end Anglesey bus to jane and bloor then streetcar to Keele and then on the subway downtown. we used to go as KIDS on a Sunday aft to see Toronro Marlborough's I think it was a dime to get downtown with a bunch of transfers
I moved to B.C. in 1981. However, I should have stayed in Toronto. I did not like B.C. too much. Guess I missed out on some great days I could have had in Toronto.
Packed with people, uncomfortable, prone to breaking down.. yeah they were great.. lol. I get your nostalgia but really the new streetcars they have now are amazing and far superior in every way.
Just saw this posting now. (And--presuming that no one has already asked [and/or answered] these questions, I must now ascertain: 1) What is the name of the instrumental song that was being played; in this posting?; and 2) Was everything--in this posting--recorded in late August 1982 and/or early September 1982....when....the annual Canadian National Exhibition would be taking place?)
I'm afraid I don't know the song being played. I picked it from a selection that TH-cam once offered to accompany videos because it was the closest fit to the time length of the video. I did film this in August of 1982 when the CNE was taking place.
I've been starving to find videos of what Yonge street looked like in the 60's and 70's, wish there was something traveling up Yonge street north, just to be able to see.
I tell ya. The old Trolley Buses would run better today than those hybrid electric buses on the streets now. I think there was absolutely no reason to get rid of the trolley buses.
@@aminushki A TTC driver told me that they could only support just so many kinds of vehicles. the trolley buses were worn out and there was no will or money to replace them. I miss them myself.
Great soundtrack. 👍
I remember hanging out downtown at the Eaton’s Centre in 82 as a 15 yr old. Such great memories. ✌️❤️🇨🇦
Toronto was great back in the days. I miss it.
Nostalgia is like a drug.
Love those 70s cars. It was the last era where car's had charm and character.
Absolutely terrific. Brings back heart felt fond memories....
Great historic video. Love the Whitt. The reason I visit the Halton Railway Museum.
Being 14 in 1984, I wish I had appreciated how Toronto was and what it has turned into. Seeing the Ex, and that Humber area. When you could actually see the lake, and not walls of 30/40 story concrete ‘cells’ that destroy the beauty of what once was.
Kevin thank you for sharing this video on you tube
You brought back many wonderful memories of when i used to live in Toronto with my family
My mom and grandmothers took me shopping and travelled lot's on those PCC Streetcars and Trolley Buses quite frequently!
Also love the jazz music as well,
very relaxing!
My Father lived in the block of apartments shown in the last few seconds of the video 43 years ago! Made me cry to see it
I was 6 in 1982. I remember those old buses and street cars from that era. I miss the allure of the city. I haven't been back there in nearly 18 years.
this really brings back memories...I had just moved to Canada...I really miss Toronto from those days!
Good old Toronto
Silly as it sounds, in the late 1960's I used to take the Berry Rd bus to go to the Humber loop just for fun. I was a 9 year kid. They had a good candy display inside the Humber loop. Would buy my favourite Caramilk!😁 then take the Long Branch streetcar for a little trek.
Man the memories. I would do it all over again
I so want to visit Canada especially Toronto
sweet old-school cop cars (yellow!) at 3:40
Big yellow taxi
Humber loop right at the beginning, not a single condo in sight.. ahh those were the days..
Holy shit... The Old Exhibition loop was AWESOME!!!
Fantastic video! Does anybody remember the colourful painted mural on the east wall of the old Toronto Transfer Tavern on the northwest corner of Ossington and Queen St. that had images of old PCC and CLRV streetcars and of the OLD TTC trolley buses (the ones that ran along Ossington Av. BEFORE the "Flyer" trolley buses that are filmed here)? The mural was painted over with white paint in late 1991. I hope someone got photos of that mural to preserve its TTC artwork.
Would love to go back to 1982, bring a chair and a few beers and watch everyone and the streetcars at the humber loop.
Thanks for sharing. :))
in the 60's to get to MLG from the west end Anglesey bus to jane and bloor then streetcar to Keele and then on the subway downtown. we used to go as KIDS on a Sunday aft to see Toronro Marlborough's I think it was a dime to get downtown with a bunch of transfers
I was 1 year old when this was filmed lol. Living in North York with my parents presumably doing something lol.
Love the Jazz Piano music.
We will come back after 30 years and post comment saying I wish I can go back 30 years in the past.
I moved to B.C. in 1981. However, I should have stayed in Toronto. I did not like B.C. too much. Guess I missed out on some great days I could have had in Toronto.
That is so awecome to watch. I was born 7 years later LOL
Honestly, I didn't realize the new style 'red rockets' existed since the early 80's
Awsome jazz
Trolleybuses were far better! Toronto is not the same without them
Packed with people, uncomfortable, prone to breaking down.. yeah they were great.. lol. I get your nostalgia but really the new streetcars they have now are amazing and far superior in every way.
Yup they were electric back then too
Just saw this posting now. (And--presuming that no one has already asked [and/or answered] these questions, I must now ascertain: 1) What is the name of the instrumental song that was being played; in this posting?; and 2) Was everything--in this posting--recorded in late August 1982 and/or early September 1982....when....the annual Canadian National Exhibition would be taking place?)
I'm afraid I don't know the song being played. I picked it from a selection that TH-cam once offered to accompany videos because it was the closest fit to the time length of the video. I did film this in August of 1982 when the CNE was taking place.
A LIFETIME AGO...
I've been starving to find videos of what Yonge street looked like in the 60's and 70's, wish there was something traveling up Yonge street north, just to be able to see.
Lol. No you don't. It was a freak show. My friends and I would walk up and down Yonge sometimes high on LSD in the 70s.
who is playing the piano is it Toronto musician Joe Sealy?
Ermagod, I totally forgot about the electric busses! Lol.
I think the TTC token is about 70 cents in those days.90 cents for each ride without token.
50 cents!
Try 10 cents in 1982.
@@FS02012 It was 10 cents in 1982, didn't hit .50 until the late 80's.
I tell ya. The old Trolley Buses would run better today than those hybrid electric buses on the streets now. I think there was absolutely no reason to get rid of the trolley buses.
@@aminushki A TTC driver told me that they could only support just so many kinds of vehicles. the trolley buses were worn out and there was no will or money to replace them. I miss them myself.
Too much cost to maintain overhead power supply infrastructure
Is the opening scene Long Branch?
yup. I think it's the longest stretch of streetcar in the world. all the way to the beaches
Humber Loop what up
When GM cars ruled Toronto!
rare Japanese cars on the road.
A lot of those street cars are still on the road today.
EVEN NOW WE STILL USE THE SAME STREETCARS 42 YEAR OLD STREETCARS, CAN THEY MAKE IT TO 50?
I posted 30 seconds of the 1970 Grey Cup Parade on Yonge (at 3:00 min in...) - see my videos
Where are all the good people . 🇨🇦🏔️🎄🌲🌿😅