BACK TO 1980 — When You Were Just a Kid 🌅 [80s Chillwave / Dreamwave Nostalgia Mix]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:02:59 +0000

BACK TO 1980 — When You Were Just a Kid 🌅 80s Chillwave Dreamwave Nostalgia Mix

🎬 TORONTO 1980: A Glimpse of Dufferin Street’s Retro Past 🚗💨

Step into a time machine and travel back to Toronto in the year 1980! This nostalgic photograph captures a lively afternoon on Dufferin Street, looking northwest toward a vintage Gulf Gas Station (Station 583).

Located right outside what is known today as the popular Dufferin Mall area, this scene perfectly showcases the vibrant atmosphere of late 20th-century Canada. From the iconic boxy vintage sedans cruising down the asphalt to the classic architecture of the neighborhood, every detail screams retro charm.

Look closely at the vintage Gulf sign—gas was just 25.3 cents a litre back then! You can also catch a glimpse of the old "Downtown Lumber Co." sign on the right, reminding us of the bustling commercial hub this area has always been.

Fast forward to the present day, and this exact intersection has undergone a massive modern transformation. The retro Gulf gas station has long since vanished, making way for contemporary urban developments, multi-story buildings, and a vastly expanded streetscape.

While the vintage charm and classic old cars have cleared out for modern traffic, the area remains an incredibly active city hub. The nearby Dufferin Mall still serves as a central landmark, but the surrounding streetscape now features updated storefronts, rapid transit lanes, and a completely modernized Toronto aesthetic.

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(The former Gulf gas station on the left of the photo is now the south parking lot entrance of Dufferin Mall.)