In the middle of the night, you leave the last saloon in Toronto, the best watering hole this side of the South. A tumbleweed passes. Everything is calm until, in the distance, comes a noise. Could it be the trotting of hooves? A lone rider in the night sneaks up to the tram stop. The lights of 7-11 reflect off his cowboy hat, veiling his face. His faithful stallion appears. Sound has become essential. His stallion is not a stallion after all, but a skateboard.

He is no stranger to this town. You came face to face with the cowboy of these regions, better known as Corona Cowboy.

Cowboy Crown (@coronacowboy69) exploded on the internet when videos showing him sipping beers and skating in cowboy boots and heels went viral. Often seen roaming the streets of downtown Toronto in his cowboy hat, he’s become something of a local legend (in addition to his fame on TikTok).

Whether or not you found yourself in this situation, I’m sure you have questions for the real Toronto cowboy. We’ve got the answers for you: read on for a word-for-word account of the wildlife of a real cowboy in the city.

The strand: How did you come up with the name Corona Cowboy?

Corona Cowboy: Lots of Corona beers with my homies. And then COVID happened, so it became a bit of a thing.

What about the cowboy aesthetic that appeals to you?

Cowboys are hot.

Some might question the validity of a cowboy who grew up in the city. Rest assured, we’ve made sure it’s the real deal.

Have you ever ridden a horse?

Yes, in the Boy Scouts. His name was Bronco.

Do you listen to a lot of country music by yourself? What’s the best country song for skateboarding?

The first country song I fell in love with was “Neon Moon” [by Brooks and Dunn]it’s a song about love, heartbreak and alcohol and that’s what i think about when i skate.

Every real cowboy has a story. Sometimes the best require few words.

When did you get your first cowboy hat?

Lol I stole it from a bar.

When did you start skating?

Probably 8th grade, idk.

His trusty steed has taken him to many places. To find out where the cowboys hang out, you need to look for the horses tied in the back. We did you a favor and asked Corona Cowboy where you should go.

What’s the best cowboy saloon in Toronto?

Municipal swimming pool, lol.

What’s the best skate spot in town?

Parking MEC because that’s where a lot of the videos went viral.

If you frequent these spots, you might even see the lone rider himself.

Do people recognize you skating around the city?

Yeah sometimes it’s weird and I’m shy.

At this point, you’re probably wondering where cowboys are made. You might think they’re only from the Wild West, but in that case, look no further than Hogtown.

Did you grow up in Toronto?

Yes.

Bringing a bit of country to the city’s skate scene, we need to learn more about the other riders in town. This isn’t Corona Cowboy’s first rodeo.

What do you think of the skate scene in Toronto?

I think the skate scene is soft and could use a kick in the ass.

Do you think the skate community accepts non-traditional skateboard cuts?

I think once you stop worrying about what you wear, you can wear whatever you want.

To see what kind of tricks this cowboy pulls off, you can watch his skate videos on TikTok or Instagram.

What trick are you most proud of having done?

My favorite trick is Nollie’s back heel.

If the internet loves two things, it’s cowboys and skateboarders.

Were you surprised when your TikTok started exploding?

Yeah, I still don’t understand. My friends still make fun of me for that.

How did you end up skating in heels and boots? Did this happen before or after you started posting?

One night I was at the bar and this girl wanted to try my board. She took off her heels to try to skate and I put her heels on. I realized that I could skate very well in heels. It was a few years later that I posted my first viral video in heels and that’s how it started.

And now we move on to the question that is on everyone’s mind. We heard why he chose the name Corona Cowboy, but is he ready to put all his horses on Corona being the best brew?

Is Corona the best beer? Could you one day be the cowboy Busch?

I loved Corona at first, but Busch has my heart.

Watch out, Toronto. There’s only room for one cowboy in this town. Don’t try to enter a noon dead end, as these boots have already been filled.

Do you think Toronto needs more cowboys?

No, just me.

So there you have it: a look at Toronto’s last standing cowboy. Yeah ! All townspeople, get inspired by Corona Cowboy and save a horse, ride a skateboard.