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The Cameron House

Neighbourhood:
queen west, downtown
Activity:
eat, drink, listen to live music, art, theatre
Venue type:
tavern, restaurant, bar
Scene:
live music, artsy, casual
Food/Drink:
beer, pub fare
Music:
rock, indie, folk, techno, breakbeat
Cost:
Drink $5.00 – $10.00
Meal $30 – $50
Cover $12 – $35
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The Cameron House
408 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2A7

416-703-0811

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  1. Nusrat Jahan wrote on March 11, 2010:

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    According to owner:
    Established as a hotel and tavern over eighty years ago, the Cameron was converted from its original purpose to an avant-garde arts project in 1981. For over two decades now, the Cameron has been a member of the art community. It is a place to go for a beer, to see a play, hear a band, catch a book launch or reading, look at art, and be in the company of those who make it all happen. In a certain sense, the Cameron even fancies itself as Toronto’s answer to New York’s CGBG and London’s Matrix.

    A Varied Venue
    What you will find when you enter are two smallish spaces which serve individual purposes. The back room hosts original plays and music, and the front room is where you will encounter most literary events and more intimate musical performances. But then, of course, such distinctions are anathema to the building’s spirit, so don’t be surprised. Just grab a seat and have a pint.

    Art & Music
    What you will find in terms of company is anyone’s guess. Indeed, both the ordinary and extraordinary may be found here. Handfuls of locals regularly gather on the small fenced-in patio to enjoy a pint on a sunny afternoon. Similarly, the next Atwood or Lightfoot may well spend their off-time here as well. After all, Blue Rodeo once played the back room on a regular basis, and Ron Sexsmith was still playing it when he became Elvis Costello’s favourite singer/songwriter.

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