Get to know some of the people, places, and stories of Toronto’s unique record store scene. On this tour, you’ll visit indie record stores of Toronto’s past and present, and hear stories from key players in the community.

In the past few decades, the way we listen to music has transformed – and so has our city.

On this tour, you’ll explore Toronto’s unique community of record stores and enthusiasts– an unlikely tale of retro resilience.

As vinyl has withstood the journey from record player to smartphone streaming, Toronto’s record stores have stood strong – often serving as informal hubs for the city’s music scene, creating space for marginalized communities, and championing emerging musical movements, from reggae and punk to hip-hop and electronica.

This tour will take people down Spadina Avenue, through Kensington Market, and Queen West, visiting a network of these vital spaces. Usually the passion projects of devoted music fans, today’s record stores bridge the gap between specialist and general interest.

Tune in to the groove of our city with stories from shop owners, employees, patrons, and DJs – demystifying the “High Fidelity” record-store experience.

Developed in collaboration with Jonny Dovercourt and Paul E Lopes.

Dates + Times:
Sunday, June 18th @ 2 pm
Sunday, June 18th @ 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 25th @ 2 pm
Sunday, June 25th @ 4:30 pm