junctionist
Senior Member
I took the 4th photo. Since it's being reposted without my permission, I'd like it taken down.
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The Junction
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urbandreamer
recession proof
Welcome to the Junction Mr Campbell 
junctionist
Senior Member
The restoration looks fantastic. Now the storefronts need some attention.
railmus
New Member
When growing up in the Junction, that used to be a United Cigar Store and further west was the "Alps" restaurant.
I think it had a fire and did not reopen?
I think it had a fire and did not reopen?
kbdid
Senior Member
Further north are a few junk/antique shops that are cool, and the sub shop is apparently a bit of an institution...but I do wish the tatoo place and the unused HnR Block would relocate.
nrb
Active Member
Also my barber, who is apparently being forced to move because of rental increases since the renovation.
I would shed no tears if kang electronics, wong cafe, and celts pub went somewhere else or ceased to exist. I'm fairly certain that 2 out of 3 of these are not actually legitimate businesses.
I would shed no tears if kang electronics, wong cafe, and celts pub went somewhere else or ceased to exist. I'm fairly certain that 2 out of 3 of these are not actually legitimate businesses.
Mississauga Slim
Active Member
A lot of storefronts in the Junction are not legitimate businesses. It seems to be improving, though.
kbdid
Senior Member
Well, the antique store is still going (found some cool china/carnival glass there), but I will say the electronic place has gotta go. The Sub shop's still going as well.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
I consider the current Dollarama (the dollar store) in the Junction, as a reincarnation of the old and gone Woolworth's and Kresge's (the nickel and dime stores) of the by-gone days.
kbdid
Senior Member
urbandreamer
recession proof
rue morgue rebuild is almost complete and is a law office
toast_and_tea
Active Member
Does anyone know if the Korean Church at High Park and Annette ever sold? I don't go by that intersection too often, but noticed recently that the Colliers signs have been taken down.
Ahsun
Active Member
Good question... loft conversions on the way?
Towered
Superstar
A couple of months ago the cruddy sub shop on that prime corner had a sign proudly celebrating 40 years at that location...and just a few weeks later it was gone. The entire block of this beautifully restored Victorian building is now vacant with the exception of 2 businesses - the art supply store and that awful Celt's pub which is frequented by shady types. I'm guessing the owners are just waiting for those leases to expire before they fully renovate all the retail spaces and get some higher quality tenants in there.
Napalm Frog
Active Member
I read a few weeks back on a local blog that A&W will be taking up shop where the Sub shop used to be. I only quickly glanced at the floor plan, but the next unit or two on Keele adjacent to it may be part of the plan.