toronto graffiti map

There's now a map of all the street art in Toronto

Toronto has one of the most dynamic and influential street art scenes in all of North America, if you didn't somehow already know that.

From larger-than-life commissioned murals to clever gems that hide in plain sight, the works that fills our laneways are as diverse as the people of Toronto itself, to the point where tourists actually come here specially for graffiti tours.

I'm not talking about annoying tags, but actual art—the kind created by renowned talents who get paid to do this kind of stuff for the city but still often bless us with their gifts for free.

The City of Toronto's own StreetARTToronto just made it easier for anyone—residents and international enthusiasts alike—to find out where, exactly, those pieces live and who created them with a new interactive street art map.

"Toronto is home to some of the best mural, street and graffiti artists and art in the world," reads a description of the map. "These artists and artworks have transformed Toronto's public streets, laneways and parks into a city-wide art gallery."

"The current database provides a sampling of murals created as part of the StreetARToronto suite of programs from 2012 to 2018," it continues. "In addition to identifying the artist and arts organizations responsible for painting the mural, the database describes the stories and themes behind each unique and beautiful artwork."

The map is by no means comprehensive. Thousands of spectacular pieces are missing as the focus at this point is on projects created in partnership with the city-run community engagement and beautification agency.

The map is in beta, however, and StreetARToronto says the database of work will be updated regularly to include other pieces that celebrate the City of Toronto's motto, "Diversity Our Strength," and fosters "a greater sense of belonging among all."

Users can currently filter the art by year and/or ward, though more filters are expected to come along in in the future.

You can check it out right here.

Lead photo by

Shalak Attack, Julian Periquet, and Bruno Smoky, image via City of Toronto.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Arts

Toronto mad at Ticketmaster again after Chappelle shows sell out in seconds

Dave Chappelle just announced surprise shows next week at the Opera House in Toronto

Can subcultures survive in the internet age?

Residents pushing back against renovation of nearly 100-year-old Toronto landmark

Cirque du Soleil opens in Toronto this week with ECHO

Win a cozy Exhibit A prize pack from the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto

10 live theatre shows to watch in and around Toronto this May

AGO is offering free admission to everyone this week