Graffiti Alley, located in TORONTO’S FASHION District, parallels Queen Street West’s fashionable section. It incorporates the adjacent alleyway of Rush Lane and spans three city blocks. It’s a well-liked location to see some of Toronto’s top murals and street art works.
Graffiti Alley, once a popular location for illegal graffiti painting, inspired a legalization campaign by the Queen Street West Business Improvement Association. StreetARToronto, or StART, a program that offers money and approval for public murals and graffiti art, was formed out of the struggle in 2011 when it was declared an area of municipal significance.
Today, Graffiti Alley is a well-liked location for photo shoots and a gallery for famous artists like Duro.