I love where it says "the birthplace of Canadian song"...
http://www.heritagetoronto.org/news/...at-coffeehouse
Plaque Presentation: The Riverboat Coffeehouse
Join us on June 18 as we celebrate the fabled Yorkville music venue
On Thursday, June 18th, Heritage Toronto will celebrate "the birthplace of Canadian song" - the Riverboat Coffeehouse.
Located in the narrow basement of a house at 134 Yorkville Ave, the Riverboat was opened in 1964 by Bernie Fiedler and became the best-known coffeehouse in Canada. Over its history, the Riverboat stage was graced by Canada's music elite, including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot. The Riverboat remained open until 1977, by which time it was the sole remaining coffeehouse in the area.
A number of musicians who graced The Riverboat's stage during its illustrious life will attend the event and share their memories.
The Heritage Toronto plaque will be the first in series to commemorate the Yorkville music scene.