Graffiti Alley and beyond: The best places to see iconic street art in Toronto

Toronto is one of the best cities in the world when it comes to street art! With eclectic murals and vibrant graffiti sprawled across the city, Toronto’s unconventional art sites are prime attractions for locals and tourists alike. To help you navigate you through the city’s alternative art world, here are some of the best places to see street art in the city. Graffiti Alley Tourists travel from across the globe to check out this three-block, 1-km stretch of alleyway on Rush Lane that’s filled with gorgeous graffiti. Seriously, it’s like an open-air art gallery. Stroll between Spadina Ave and Portland St, just south of Queen West in the Fashion District, and you’ll encounter colorful murals, graffiti tags, and ever-changing pieces, including Allan Ryan’s famous Yellow Bird murals, Elicser Elliott’s portrait art (look for murals of people mixed with dreamy elements), and Kwest’s 3D graffiti, inspired by sculptural/geometric shapes. Lonely Planet once called this alleyway the most popular place to check out street art in Toronto, so it should be one of the first places on your bucket list for cool Insta snaps. The West Toronto Railpath The Railpath sprawls through the Junction Triangle neighborhood and is known as a...