Akin Niagara

Akin Niagara is located at 289 Niagara Street just south of Queen Street West. The studio is on the lower level of an apartment building in close proximity to Trinity Bellwoods Park. Akin Niagara consists of dedicated and shared memberships in rooms with large windows which get ambient daylight and a view of outdoor space exclusively for Akin Niagara members’ use. The studio has a patio with outdoor tables and chairs in the north patio, and bench seating in the west. Centrally located, Akin Niagara is within walking distance of countless amenities, including Type Books, the Paper Place, and Deserres on Spadina. 

Akin Niagara is host to shared memberships for $80/month, which include access to shared working areas, shared storage, kitchenette, a communal gathering area and bathrooms.

There are 27 Dedicated Memberships (i.e your own studio), including private and semi-private options each featuring direct window light, ranging from 40 square feet at $257 per month to 117 square feet for $563 per month. 

All members of Akin Niagara will have 24/7 access, wifi and a wash up to wash brushes and other art-making tools. 

We are so glad to provide this fantastic new space in a vibrant neighbourhood, with large windows and ample outdoor space! 

Please note that studio tours are only available when scheduled in advance. Please contact info@akincollective.com to inquire about studio availability.

Accessibility Info

The studio is on the lower level of a building, its entrance is down a flight of twelve steps from the sidewalk. Akin Niagara has three bathrooms, all of which are single stall and gender neutral, some of which have grab bars.

289 Niagara Street, Toronto, ON M6J 3P3

Getting here by TTC

Akin Niagara is located 51 metres from the 501 Queen Streetcar Eastbound stop at Niagara Street. Akin Niagara is 350 metres from the nearest 501 Queen Streetcar Westbound stop at Queen St W and Palmerston Ave. Akin Niagara can is 350 metres from the King Street Streetcar stop at King and Niagara street, with stops at this intersection travelling both east and westbound.

Bike and Car Parking

Bike locks are located on Niagara street on the west sidewalk just outside the studio gate. These bikelocks are open for all public use. Akin Niagara has no designated parking.