I love the facade of this Book City, with its funny character welcoming us at the door and outdoor bins reminding me of the kind of old small-town stores where people know your name. Being so close to the beach puts me in the mood to peruse the books on the lookout for my next reading down time. The bookstore is jammed-packed with interesting titles and the staff always thrilled to tell you more about each of them.
Book City at the Beach
1950 Queen St East, Toronto
While you're here:
Treat: Brick Street Bakery (1969 Queen Street East)
Street Art: See the murals along Lee Avenue: the jazz mural on the side of the Foodland north of Queen, and the beach mural by the Community Centre 55 in the little lane just south of Queen
Family fun place: The lovely Kew Gardens Playground includes a great wading pool and cool play structures. South of it is Kew Beach.
For my readers: This Book City is included in STROLL 25 in Toronto Urban Strolls 1
