Downtown Toronto, Queen West
Graffiti Alley
"Edgy, colourful, urban, raw, creative"
Ideal if
"You want bold, colour-saturated street art as a punchy contrast to clean styling."
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
- 01
Walking
Low
Narrow alley, five-minute stroll end to end
- 02
Permits
Public laneway
small shoots usually fine. City film permit needed if blocking the lane.
- 03
Parking
Metered street parking on Queen West
nearby paid lots
- 04
Travel
Downtown
- 05
Season
Year-round
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Graffiti Alley.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Graffiti Alley?
Public laneway, small shoots usually fine. City film permit needed if blocking the lane.
Where do we park at Graffiti Alley?
Metered street parking on Queen West, nearby paid lots
How much walking is involved at Graffiti Alley?
Walking is low. Narrow alley, five-minute stroll end to end
When is the best time of year for photos at Graffiti Alley?
Graffiti Alley photographs well year-round.
How far is Graffiti Alley from downtown Toronto?
Graffiti Alley is in downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Graffiti Alley.
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