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A cinematic journey through Keelesdale-Eglinton WEST
Discover the underrated and low-key neighbourhood of Keelesdale-Eglinton West with The Green Line.
A GO train bridge in Keelesdale-Eglinton West.
: Anthony Lippa-Hardy/The Green Line.
ANTHONY LIPPA-HARDY
Mississauga native currently studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Loves to explore different visual mediums to tell impactful stories that need to be seen.
Adele Lukusa
A graduate of TMU, Kitchener native enamoured with Toronto and lover of Jamila Woods. Currently working on supporting mutual aid efforts and unpacking the nuances of Black haircare.
October 5, 2024
Discover the Keelesdale-Eglinton West neighbourhood, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Keele Street, in this video accompanied by A Tribe Called Quest’s “Can I Kick It?”
This neighbourhood is more than a backdrop you can see on your GO train ride to Kitchener. It’s what over 11,000 Torontonians call home. Keelsedale-Eglinton West swaps the glass buildings and modern architecture of our city’s core for brick houses, plazas and storefronts in shades of grey, red and brown.
Previously known as Silverthorn, Keelesdale-Eglinton West is home to a significant percentage of locals with Portuguese, Spanish and Italian backgrounds. Many shops in the area serve these diasporic groups, including Monarca Latin Store, Rui Gomes Meats and Food Market, and countless other butches and grocers. So, it’s no surprise that this diversity is also reflected in neighbourhood restaurants, from big chains such as Nova Era Bakery to local eateries such as Indian restaurant Madras Curry.
With its unassuming architecture, laid-back vibe and and flavourful cuisine, Keelesdale-Eglinton West is worth a visit.
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