About us

Soundscapes is eternally searching for the music, films & books that influence and inspire. We carry thousands of CDs, LPs, DVDs & Blu-rays. We also stock a large and varied selection of books & magazines because the more you read, the more you want to explore!

Our focus is on digging deeper so we don't carry much in the way of popular culture, instead focusing on artists and works with an auteur-driven aesthetic. We're also known for our wide selection of reissues & represses, culture from the past being rediscovered and made to sound, look & read better than ever.

Finally, we're Toronto's go-to location to pick up tickets to events at iconic Toronto venues such as the Horseshoe Tavern, Lee's Palace, Danforth Music Hall, the Garrison, Phoenix Concert Theatre, the Opera House, Adelaide Hall and many others. Even better, our service charges are lower than if you purchase online.

Location

572 College Street,
four blocks west of Bathurst on the north side.
For map, click here.

Nearest intersection: Manning & College
Nearest major intersection: Bathurst & College (we're four blocks west of here)

Directions

Streetcar: The College streetcar is an east-west train that runs daily across the city. Ask the driver where to get off for Little Italy.

Subway: Take the Bloor-Danforth line to Bathurst station, then take the Bathurst street car south to College. We are a short 4-block walk west from here.
or...take the Spadina-University line to Queen's Park station, then take the College streetcar west to the shop.

Suburbs/Out of town:
EAST: Take the 401 HWY West into town. Exit at DVP (south). Exit for Bloor St./Danforth Ave. At lights, turn right to head west along Bloor St. Turn left at Spadina. Turn right at College St. Drive west to Manning/College intersection.
WEST: Take the 401 HWY East into town. Exit at Allen Rd S. Follow to end, then left on Eglinton Ave. Right onto Bathurst St. Follow south to College St. Turn right. Four blocks to Manning/College intersection.
SOUTH: Take QEW HWY to Toronto. Turns into Gardiner EXWY. Exit at Spadina Ave. North along Spadina to College St. Turn left. 5 min to the store.
NORTH: Take 400 HWY South into town. Get on 401 HWY East. Exit at Bathurst St. Follow south 15 min to College St. Turn right. Four blocks to Manning/College intersection.