Akin Autumn Gallery Crawl - Sat Oct 11
Akin invites you to an afternoon of guided tours through some of Toronto’s most interesting galleries and artist-run centres. Explore the current exhibitions and learn about the artists and their work. This event is free and open to all. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM start time
Location: Bloordale, gallery addresses listed below
Closest TTC: Lansdowne Station (Line 2)
Route
1:00 PM | Meet at Patel Brown at 21 Wade Ave. Rituals of Persistence, a solo exhibition by Sergio Suárez.
[More info →]
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Walk to Gallery TPW at 170 St Helens Ave. Between grain, dune, salt, and sky, a group exhibition curated by Sarah Edo, featuring Adji Dieye, Wintana Hagos, Jessica Karuhanga, Mallory Lowe Mpoka, Dawit L. Petros,
and Rolla Tahir. [More info →]
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Walk to Gallery 1888 at 225 Sterling Road, unit 20 Second Nature, a solo exhibition by Ethan Platt. [More info →]
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Walk to Towards Gallery at 163 Sterling Road, unit 144 Placeholders, an exhibition by Adam Shiu-Yang Shaw and Viktor Fordell. [More info →]
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Final stop: Blouin Division at 45 Ernest Ave The Fire, The Flood, and all the Feelings, a solo exhibition by Simon Hughes. [More info →]
Route: Route: First stop @patelbrowngallery, second stop @gallerytpw, third stop @gallery1888_, fourth stop @towards.info and final stop at @blouindivision (full details above)
[View the route on Google Maps →] total distance for the route is 2.2 km. You can expect between 650 metres - 850 metres between each stop. This event is rain or shine, please dress for the weather.
Accessibility Information
Patel Brown Toronto
Located on the second floor, accessible only by staircase.
Gallery TPW
Ramp access, accessible ground-floor washroom, and clear pathways throughout. Please note: no automatic doors at the entrance/washroom and no designated accessible parking nearby.
Gallery 1888
The gallery is in a very old building and includes steps throughout the space.
Towards Gallery
Two steps to the entrance.
Blouin Division
Step-free access to the main entrance (or garage door if needed, not automated). All public areas are level. Ground-level accessible washroom available (without grab bars; toilet not raised).
