Alleyways in Toronto are a favourite stroll point and with Jordyn Marcellus in tow, we’ve crafted this route to explore the phenomenon of laneways and alleyways in Toronto. The spaces in between main streets are filled with the garage art, types of graffiti – from “tags” to “throw-ups” to “pieces”, and converted coach houses.

After a year of change, we’re tracking down the same route – picking up Mr. Marcellus on Bloor and Christie – and trekking to explore the hidden spaces along the way.

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Supplemental Reading:

On Graffiti Alley:

• http://readingcities.com/index.php/toronto/comments/graffiti_alley/
• http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/09/alley_way_love_affair_toronto_laneway_tours/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti_in_Toronto
• http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/08/10/toornto-graffiti-art.html

On Development in Laneways:

• http://torontogardens.blogspot.ca/2010/11/hidden-gardens-torontos-alleyways.html
• http://lanewayrenaissance.com/index.php/today/toronto-laneways
• http://publicspaces.ca/animated-laneways/

 

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