Entrepreneur Roel Bramer spiced up the nightlife of Toronto the Good (opens original article in a new tab)

Entrepreneur Roel Bramer transformed Toronto's nightlife by opening bars that defied 1960s drinking laws and hosted emerging Canadian rock bands, leaving a lasting cultural impact.

• Roel Bramer revolutionized Toronto's nightlife in the 1960s by opening bars that circumvented strict drinking laws.
• His clubs hosted early Canadian rock bands like Rush and became cultural landmarks in the city.
• Bramer's entrepreneurial ventures included multiple successful bars, breweries, and a transatlantic sailing adventure.