Collingwood Cinema

Now operates as the Jesus Is Lord Church, as seen in recent Google Maps views.

It became Raja Cinema sometime in the mid-2000s if I’m not mistaken. I get the feeling it sat empty for a few years between the porno days and the opening of the Raja.

Now for sale
$CAD 2,599,000
Year Built:1935

Taxes:$21,979
              
                Lot Frontage:49.59 ft
                Lot Depth: 104.14 ft
                Lot Size Area: 5,164 sq.ft
                

“A rare opportunity to own a movie theatre! Centrally located on Kingsway with ample traffic and exposure: 1 block to Joyce Station and bus-stop, 10 minutes walking distance to skytrain and located across from Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School. Renovated about 3 years ago with new roof, seats, flooring, Dolby sound system, air-conditioning and much more. Total 375 seats: main level with 300 seats and balcony with 75 seats. Lot 49.59' x 104'14' (5,164 SqFt). Can be converted into a performance theatre. C-2 Zoning with the potential to develop into condo/retail mix use. Don’t miss out on this rare investment opportunity!” Multiple listing, See at http://www.winniechung.com/Properties.php/Details/2139

I’ve checked for showtimes at different movie listing sites and there is nothing for the Collingwood at any of them. Likewise, the Collingwood website has not been updated since its closure last April, so on that account, I would guess that it has not reopened and is still closed.

The Collingwood has closed its doors again, unfortunately. The theatre closed on April 30 due to a dispute between its management and the theatre’s landlord.

Collingwood Theatre set to close next week

Originally opened as the Kingsway in 1939 by Odeon Theaters until 1965. It was remodelled in 1966 and subsequently renamed the Haida. It was closed in 1991 and sold to new operators who would screen pornographic films and later East Indian films when the name was changed to Raja.