
Toronto's most famous bookstore is relocating
Kimia Afshar Mehrabi
created: May 21, 2025, 7:20 p.m. | updated: May 23, 2025, 2:07 p.m.
After nearly a decade at 499 Church St. and more than 50 years in Toronto, Glad Day Bookshop is relocating to Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood, following a heavy fundraising campaign amid the imminent threat of eviction.
"Glad Day has reached a crisis point.
Since 2015, Glad Day has paid nearly $120,000 to 2SLGBTQ+ writers, performers, and artists for readings, panels, and events.
The shop's team is looking to raise another $150,000 to keep the shop alive during this period of "change and transition."
Glad Day Bookshop's new store will be located at 32 Lisgar St.
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