Mirvish Village is a ghost town. All of the businesses on Markham Street hauled out before the end of January because the area will soon be redeveloped as part of the incoming Westbank project.
While some of the local stores and restaurants shut down for good, many others opened up in brand new locations. You can now find these former Mirvish Villagers scattered throughout the city.
Here's where they moved to.
A Different Booklist
After getting help for its move across the street, this bookstore opened its new space at 779 Bathurst St.
The Beguiling
One of the city's most beloved comic book shops is now in Little Italy at 319 College Street. Its kid-oriented offshoot, Little Island Comics, closed for good.
Butler's Pantry
While the Markham Street location shut down, you can still visit this restaurant at 371 Roncesvalles Ave.
The Central
For more than a decade, The Central gave up-and-coming musicians a space to perform. Owner Lucan Wei hopes to bring The Central's programming to his other bar and venue The Smiling Buddha.
Coal Miner's Daughter
This boutique still has three locations on the city's west side. It moved its Mirvish Village outpost to 3023 Dundas St., in the Junction.
Gigi's House of Frills
For vintage, and vintage-inspired, lingerie, head to Gigi's new location at 731 Dovercourt Road.
The Green Iguana Glassworks
You never know what you're going to find at this quirky shop. But if you're looking for it, it's now at 948 Bloor St. W.
Hollywood Canteen
Movie lovers can still visit this La La Land-inspired shop at its new east side outpost at 1841 Danforth Ave.
Neurotica Records
Little Italy is now home to lots of Mirvish Village expats, including this record store at 567 College St., which should open in spring 2017.
The Rock Store
For all your crystal needs, visit the new Rock Store at 154 Harbord Street, in the former DT Bistro space.
Southern Accent
Get your fill of gumbo and blackened meat at 839 College St.
Space Vintage
Find this vintage store nearby Mirvish Village at 617 Bloor St. W.
Suspect Video
One of the city's most famous video stores is closed for now, but the owners hinted they might reopen in the future.
Tosho Knife Arts
This shop is a favourite amongst Toronto chefs. You can shop for high-quality knives at the new Tosho nearby at 934 Bathurst St.
The Victory Cafe
The team behind the Victory Cafe opened the Crafty Coyote at Bloor and Borden. They're not sure if they're going to relocate their original restaurant and bar.
Vintage Video
For hard-to-find movies and memorabilia, visit the new Vintage Video at 1298 Bloor St. W.
by Amy Grief via blogTO
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