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Toronto to Montreal

Kensington Market and Queen West in Toronto, then Montreal's Plateau and downtown.

Route: Toronto → Montreal · 6 record stores across 2 stops

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Stop 1: Toronto: Kensington to Queen West

Toronto, Canada

  • Sonic Boom

    Kensington Market · Rock, Hip-Hop, World · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 416-532-0334

  • Kops Records

    Queen West · Rock · $$

    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
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 416-593-8523

  • Cosmos Records

    Queen West · Jazz, Soul/Funk, Disco · $$$

    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
    Monday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Friday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 416-603-0254

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Stop 2: Montreal: Plateau to Downtown

Montreal, Canada

  • Aux 33 Tours

    Plateau · Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz · $$

    Rows of new and used LPs across every genre, plus audio gear.

    Tip: There's a small back room for previewing unfamiliar artists before buying.

    1373 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2J 1Y8, Canada

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 514-524-7397

  • LA FIN DU VINYLE / DEATH OF VINYL

    Plateau · Rock · $$

    Well-curated shop where the owner knows every record in stock.

    Tip: Ask the owner directly — regulars say he'll know exactly what you're after.

    6442 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2S 3C4, Canada

    Hours
    Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 514-495-2786

  • Cheap Thrills

    Downtown · Rock, Jazz · $

    Downtown fixture since the '70s with a listening station and used books too.

    Tip: Located on the second floor — look up for the sign.

    2044 Rue Metcalfe, Montréal, QC H3A 1X8, Canada

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +1 514-844-8988

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