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Graffiti Lane, Queen West
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Graffiti Lane

  • 4.625 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Graffiti Lane is a vibrant, open-air alley famed for its ever-changing street art and colorful murals. Expect a lively, photogenic atmosphere popular with photographers, students, and visitors seeking bold urban art — great for casual strolls and spontaneous photo shoots. Visit to experience dynamic public art, seasonal events, and a snapshot of Toronto’s creative street culture.

Quick answers

Graffiti Lane in short

When is Graffiti Lane open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Graffiti Lane?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Graffiti Lane indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Graffiti Lane?

Portland St,Toronto, ON M5V 2B6,Canada.

Right now · 3:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Graffiti Lane
  2. 2 Waterworks Food Hall · 1 min
  3. 3 Forget Me Not Coffee · 4 min
  4. 4 Le Gourmand · 4 min
  5. 5 Gusto 101 · 5 min
Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2B6, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsTo Queen West

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Usually no wait
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 25 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Lively
  • Trendy
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

What people say

Still one of my favorite graffiti spots in North America. This really started my passion for documenting graffiti as a kid, and now as an adult I'm able to travel a document graffiti. Check out my book
Jasin Dollin
The walk was spectacular ❤️. Lots of cool graffiti.
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Around Queen West

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.

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  • Light layerUntil 5 pm