Honest Ed’s: There’s no place like this place… anyplace!

February 21, 2025

Honest Ed’s was located at 581 Bloor St W (between Bathurst St and Markham St) in the Mirvish Village neighborhood of Toronto. Ed Mirvish & His Beloved Store. The discount shopping landmark was opened in 1948 by Ed and Anne Mirvish. Starting with one store near the corner of Bloor St W and Bathurst St, the family acquired several properties along Bloor, eventually occupying a city block. The store was constructed using existing homes and buildings, which made it a maze to walk through… read more >

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