Henry’s moves flagship Toronto store

Henry’s, Canada’s largest camera store chain, moved its flagship Toronto location to 185 Church Street. The new store is at the corner of Church and Shuter streets, just a block away from its previous location. The new space is just steps from the Eaton Centre, and underground parking is available. 

Henry’s has been a fixture on Church Street for decades, from an early location at 135 in the 1960s, to its iconic spot at 119, where it was located for nearly five decades. 

“I can’t imagine a part of the city we’d rather be in,” says Gillian Stein, CEO, who wrote about the history of her family’s business in a LinkedIn post last year. “This area has deep roots in the photographic community. Change is inevitable when you’ve been in business for 113 years, and we’re excited about the new space, but Church Street is still where Henry’s belongs.” Henry’s prides itself on the important role it plays in Toronto’s community of photographers, videographers and content creators and looks forward to continuing that local engagement for many years to come. The new store will proudly feature a display of historical Henry’s photos and photography memorabilia. 

New store amenities

The new 185 Church Street space retains the Henry’s feeling, while providing a modern space for the modern Henry’s brand, the company said. In addition to a more open, interactive retail experience, the new location will also have a dedicated studio space (launching in late October) that photographers, videographers, and content creators can use to meet, learn, record, and collaborate.

The updated store format, designed to be more open and welcoming, has already proven successful at half of Henry’s locations across the country, and the company has been planning to bring it to Toronto for several years now, said the company.

The Dead Pixels Society interviewed Stein earlier this year about Henry’s, it’s continued evolution, and the company’s support for mental health. Listen below: