The Monkey's Paw, Toronto

#472 among attractions in Toronto

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The Monkey's Paw is an independent used bookstore in Toronto, Ontario, Canada known for its eclectic, arcane, and absurd books, and for the Biblio-Mat, a random book vending machine. ()

Coordinates: 43°38'57"N, 79°25'24"W

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West End (Little Portugal)Toronto Canada

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The Monkey's Paw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mod Club Theatre, Lamport Stadium, Dufferin Mall, Little Italy.

0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Mod Club Theatre, Toronto
12 min walk • In the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, the Mod Club Theatre stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and a testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This intimate venue, located at 722 College Street, has been a hub for live performances, dance nights,...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Lamport Stadium, Toronto
19 min walk • Lamport Stadium, a bustling hub for sports enthusiasts in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. Known affectionately as "The Den," this iconic sport venue is nestled in the Liberty Village neighborhood and has...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dufferin Mall, Toronto
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Toronto's west end, Dufferin Mall stands as a bustling hub of retail activity, offering a diverse shopping experience to the local community and visitors alike. With over 120 stores and services spread across its single-level structure...
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, Toronto
16 min walk • Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses.
0.5 miE
Park, Sport complex
Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto
12 min walk • Trinity Bellwoods Park is a public park located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bordered by Queen Street West on the south and Dundas Street on the north.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, Toronto
12 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, formerly known as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, is a museum and art gallery in Toronto, Ontario. It is an independent, registered charitable organization.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Harbord Street Bridge, Toronto
20 min walk • Harbord Street Bridge is one of two known bridges that once spanned Harbord Street over Garrison Creek in Toronto and was partially buried intact in the 20th Century.
0.8 miSW
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Toronto
22 min walk • St. John's Cathedral Polish Catholic Church in the Parkdale area of Toronto, Ontario, is the seat of the Polish National Catholic Church's diocese in Canada.
0.7 miSW
Church
Epiphany and St. Mark, Toronto
19 min walk • The Church of the Epiphany and St. Mark, Parkdale, is a small inclusive parish of the Anglican Church of Canada located in the Parkdale area of Toronto, Ontario.
~1890 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Matador Club, Toronto
10 min walk • The Matador Club was a country music venue in Toronto opened by Ann Dunn in 1964. The exterior of the club, complete with marquee signage, still exists today, though the building itself is currently vacant.
0.8 miNE
Church
College Street Baptist Church, Toronto
21 min walk • College Street Baptist Church is a former church at the northwest corner of College Street and Palmerston Boulevard in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Monkey's Paw?

Nearby attractions include LE Gallery, Toronto (2 min walk), Koffler Centre of the Arts, Toronto (9 min walk), Little Portugal, Toronto (9 min walk), The Matador Club, Toronto (10 min walk).

How to get to The Monkey's Paw by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Monkey's Paw:

Tram

Dovercourt Road • Lines: 505 (2 min walk)
Ossington Avenue • Lines: 505 (4 min walk)

Bus

Dundas Street West • Lines: 363, 63 (4 min walk)
Churchill Avenue • Lines: 363, 63 (6 min walk)

Metro

Ossington • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)
Dufferin • Lines: 2 (25 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (25 min walk)