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Toronto to Ottawa to Montreal
Canada's classic corridor: Toronto's Kensington and Spadina shops, Ottawa's Bank Street, and Montreal's Mile End and Plateau.
Route: Toronto → Ottawa → Montreal · 9 record stores across 3 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Toronto: Kensington to Queen West
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 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 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
Stop 2: Ottawa Record Run
The Record Centre
Ottawa shop that regulars call the best in the city, run by an owner who is friendly and knowledgeable, with a high-end audio setup in the back and a large collection downstairs.
Tip: The owner buys collections too, so bring records to sell.
1099 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y4, Canada
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Compact Music
Long-time Ottawa favourite, now in the Glebe on Bank Street, with a huge selection. Locals say the staff handle Record Store Day crowds with good cheer.
Tip: Expect it to be busy on Record Store Day. Vertigo is further south on Bank Street.
785 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V5, Canada
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Vertigo Records
Bank Street staple for many years, with a large selection of reasonably priced new and used records, plus bins of $1 albums and $2 CDs.
Tip: Hunt the dollar bins first, then work through the used racks.
1208 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3Y1, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 3: Montreal: Plateau to Downtown
Aux 33 Tours
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
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM LA FIN DU VINYLE / DEATH OF VINYL
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
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cheap Thrills
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
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.