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Step into the heart of Toronto’s folk revival with Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene. This performer page honors the iconic Riverboat Coffee House, which opened in October 1964 at 134 Yorkville Ave and became a launching pad for Canada’s legendary songwriters. Curated by Soulpepper, the 2019 production at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts celebrates Yorkville’s music moment, preserving its spirit through a 16-track live album. Here, you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour info to help you connect with the legacy and the music that shaped a generation.

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Location matters when tracing the roots of Canadian folk. Riverboat’s memory is commemorated with a Heritage Toronto plaque (installed in 2009), recognizing its iconic status in Yorkville’s cultural history. While current Soulpepper seasons may not list 2025/26 appearances, the Yorkville Scene continues to inspire new listeners and performers. Secure your seats to relive the era, explore the songs that became national treasures, and stay connected for future engagements and archival releases that keep Riverboat’s voice alive.

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Quick Facts About Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene

  • The Riverboat Coffee House opened in October 1964 at 134 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, and became a defining venue for Canada’s 1960s folk scene, hosting artists such as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, and Bruce Cockburn.
  • Riverboat is commemorated by a Heritage Toronto plaque (installed in 2009) describing its iconic status in Yorkville’s music history. ([torontoplaques.ca](https://torontoplaques.ca/Pages/Riverboat?utm_source=openai))
  • Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene was produced by Soulpepper and staged at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto in 2019; it later appeared as a 16-track live album released by Soulpepper (January 18, 2019 release date on the album listing).
  • The 16-track live album is categorized as Folk, with the Soulpepper release lineup featuring performances of songs by legendary folk artists (e.g., Ambulance Blues, A Case of You, Four Strong Winds). ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/fi/album/riverboat-coffee-house-the-yorkville-scene/1448342161?utm_source=openai))
  • Background context places Riverboat as the launchpad for many Canadian songwriters (e.g., Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young), shaping Yorkville’s cultural moment in the 1960s. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverboat_Coffee_House?utm_source=openai))

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Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene Discography

  • Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene
    2019 · Soulpepper Theatre Company

Location matters when tracing the roots of Canadian folk. Riverboat’s memory is commemorated with a Heritage Toronto plaque (installed in 2009), recognizing its iconic status in Yorkville’s cultural history. While current Soulpepper seasons may not list 2025/26 appearances, the Yorkville Scene continues to inspire new listeners and performers. Secure your seats to relive the era, explore the songs that became national treasures, and stay connected for future engagements and archival releases that keep Riverboat’s voice alive.

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