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Toronto: Kensington to Queen West
Sonic Boom's multi-level Kensington Market shop, then Queen West's Kops Records, widely cited as Toronto's best for used records, and Cosmos Records for vintage jazz, soul, funk, and disco.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 0.6 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Sonic Boom
Massive multi-level shop — vinyl, CDs, merch, and more.
Tip: The open floor plan makes long digging sessions comfortable, not cramped.
215 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2C7, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2. Kops Records
Widely cited as Toronto's best for used records and fair pricing.
Tip: Order online and pick up in-store to skip shipping.
395 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3. Cosmos Records
Time-capsule shop for vintage jazz, soul, funk, and disco first pressings.
Tip: Prices run higher, but these are genuine collector pieces — ask to hear samples first.
607a Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B7, Canada
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM
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Part of a road trip
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- Toronto to Montreal2 stops
- Toronto to Ottawa to Montreal3 stops