Royal Square is York's arts-and-shopping district, tucked into the downtown blocks framed by Princess, Duke, King, and Queen Streets. It's the most photogenic corner in town for a reason: a Mural Walk of dozens of works by local artists wraps the neighborhood, with galleries, artists' collectives, eclectic shops, and even a secret courtyard cantina packed into a walkable stretch. This is a wander-with-no-agenda kind of place — art on the walls, cigars at Casta, and something new around most corners. The district runs its own events too, including the Royal Square Arts Festival, and stays a reliable anchor for a First Friday night out. Come for the murals, stay for whatever you stumble into.
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