The spray can is mightier than the sword in Toronto’s west end.

It’s a riot of colours as you walk into the narrow lane inviting you to explore the many murals on its walls. A bold yellow bird, creative typography to iconic faces, Toronto’s graffiti alley speaks volume of a culture that is enveloping the city.

With tourists queuing up to experience the Royal Ontario Musuem or Art Gallery of Ontario, I wanted to push my…