Yorkdale Subway Station connects directly to Yorkdale Shopping Centre, making it convenient for…read moreshoppers and commuters. The station has a bright, open design with a vaulted glass roof that lets in natural light. It's easy to navigate and has clear signage. Accessibility is a big plus here. The station includes elevators from the concourse to the platform, ramps at entrances, and designated waiting areas for those with mobility needs. There's also accessible parking nearby at the mall, and connections to TTC buses and GO Transit.

Yorkdale Subway Station is another subway station I frequent when I'm using TTC…read more Free Parking after 9:30 AM on weekdays and Free weekends and holidays is the main reason I been coming back. Covered parking area which is designated especially for TTC commuters. Of course able to shop at Yorkdale before or after is always an added incentives? The platform is above ground , so you really need to bundle up while you waiting for your train arrive during winter, it can be bitter cold!

Too many able-bodied young mothers with their children, men and women hogging the "priority seats"…read morethat are meant for elderly, disabled and pregnant passengers. They do not offer up their "priority seats" and ignore those in need of it. Since when did children and functioning adults have first choice over the "priority seats" versus the elderly, disabled and pregnant women? This is absolutely reprehensible. I wish the TTC would be adamant that "priority seats" should remain vacant for whom it is designed--eliminate having to beg these able-bodied mothers, children, and adults to vacate. The entitled attitude of such mothers and families is out of control.

Highly recommended. April 2026…read more OK, let's acknowledge that I love trams (like subways). We took the tram every day during our week-long visit. Modern, Comfortable. Stops are clearly marked on the streets and clearly announced in the car. Easy to pay with iPhone or Apple Watch. The routes cover the central city very well. The cost is reasonable at $3.30 CAD for 3 hours.

Yelp Review 2023 #74:…read more Whenever I'm in Toronto, I rely on trams aka streetcars to get around using my Presto card. I normally stay at hotels along or near Queen Street because they are more accessible. 501 streetcar runs during the day and is the longest tram line. It runs east and west of Toronto. From Neville Park to Dufferin which is over 20km. If I want to go to lululemon, it's a quick streetcar ride. The City Hall is along Queen Street. You can also get to Eaton Center using 501 streetcar. If you're a fan of the show Kim's Convenience, just get off Sherbourne. The times I've used the 501, I've not really experienced any riff raff. Except for when I went to Kim's Convenience. I didn't know it was in a bad neighborhood and people were openly talking about drugs and they're dealing in broad daylight as I was waiting for a streetcar to go back to my hotel and it was 10 minutes delayed and I had to tell myself I'll be fine. And then the streetcar was delayed another 5 minutes. I can see how a visitor's experience might be different from a local's experience because visitors aren't here long enough to know how it really is. I did notice that in the winter, homeless people ride the tram and go up and down, or left to right on trams for hours just to stay warm. If I were homeless, I'd probably do the same thing too. I don't blame them. A problem in Toronto that seems more obvious in the winter than when I went in the summer.

Out of all the TTC routes, the 501 Queen route is closest to my heart. I grew up in the Beaches and…read morelived on Queen Street East. There was a streetcar stop right in front of the apartment building where I grew up, heading eastbound, at Scarborough Beach Boulevard. Recently, I drove by and noticed that this streetcar stop is no longer there. It has moved a block east to Glen Manor Drive. It's a bit sad to see a stop that has been there for decades move. I could start a petition, but will likely not get the results that I want. Going westbound, I had the option of either boarding at Glen Manor or Wineva. I always did the latter because there were a set of traffic lights and it was safer to cross. The 501 route is one of the longest that the TTC offers. I know the eastern part better. The Neville Loop is where the streetcar turns around. The loop is a few steps away from Scarborough and the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. It's actually a beautiful area with a nice park and Lake Ontario as its backdrop. It opens up once a year, so you can do a tour inside. On the other end of this route is Long Branch. i have recently spent some time in this area, as two of my favourite empanada and ice cream places are on that end of the spectrum. I dig it. Tourist or not, I used to enjoy plopping myself on the streetcar and cutting through the city. You go through a series of cool neighbourhoods, such as Leslieville, downtown Toronto (Eaton Centre, Old City Hall, and Nathan Phillips Square are all viewable from the streetcar if you do not have time to drop by), Parkdale, and more. A number of cool parks are also along the way. High Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and Humber Bay Park are just a few. I am biased and love seeing Kew Gardens, because I will always be a Beacher at heart. I have been on this route countless times. I used this route to commute to my summer jobs at the Ex and resting my tired feet after standing all day. Heading to Chinese school, both at the Spadina and Broadview Chinatowns, required taking this streetcar and transferring to another streetcar or bus. Going downtown? I'd take this streetcar to Yonge Street and walk around like the teenager that I was. I haven't taken the TTC for several years. It's what happens when I live in the suburbs and use a car to get around. I hope to board one of the newer streetcars as a passenger someday. As of late, I am either admiring them while waiting for the traffic light to turn or I'm trying to drive past one. Service had its hits and misses. When things were running smoothly, it was a treat taking the streetcar along Queen Street East and West. When it was bad, I'd be waiting for the third or fourth streetcar to come along so I could actually board it without feeling like a suffocating sardine. I do like this route and now I'm all nostalgic. It was nice to see the streetcars on this route in action when I was recently in Leslieville and the streetcar tracks along Queen Street East again. (25)

I like GO Transit. Maybe it's because I grew up taking the TTC that I like a more comfortable,…read moresmooth ride, and a change of transporation. I've had three stints taking GO Transit. My first experience was taking a the train between Danforth (I grew up in the Beaches) and Pickering for a job interview. I had just completed grade 12. I had a driver's licence, but didn't have access to my dad's car. He was at work! Back then, I got a ticket from the machine. The ride was smooth and exciting. I got another ticket returning. Just before I exited the train at Danforth, a conductor was checking proof of purchase. He didn't get to me, as I had left the train. My second stint was working for a bank by Union station. I took the train between Milliken and Union. I loved it. I had a monthly pass. The commute between Union and Kennedy stations took 17 minutes. It allowed me to take a nap heading home! I rarely got a seat heading to Union from Milliken catching the 7:53 am train. I learned how to cean against a wall with my back and sleep upright. When it was March break or near the Christmas holidays, I'd manage to get a seat heading to work. I felt like I had won the lottery. I always managed to get a seat on the train at Union. It may have required my walking down a bit to get a seat, but I was always pleased to take a breather. The Markham-Stouffville-Uxbridge line rarely had delays. It happened a couple of times during the wintertime. I was a grad student and barely made it for my Tuesday online class! My recent stint was taking the Lakeshore East/West line between Pickering and Exhibition. I visited The Ex for the first time in sixteen years. It was also the last time I took anything on GO Transit. The seats on the train are roomier. The washrooms need better door locking mechanisms. The one heading to Pickering kept sliding, which was weird and comical. I liked using the free wifi. It worked well throughout my commute. I ended up making a reel while on the train. It was nice to have someone drive me somewhere. Some would say that taking the GO train or bus is expensive. Maybe. I think it's a fair trade-off to shell out more for a smoother ride, fewer train delays, less aggravation dealing with unruly commuters, and free parking at the various stations that I've parked my car at. I also like PRESTO. Maybe it's because I'm new to the entire loading money and tapping experience. You tap your card or barcode at the station before boarding your train or bus. You do the same when you arrive at your destination. The challenge is remembering to tap on and off. I can see that being an issue if you are preoccupied. The trains that I boarded recently were nicely air-conditioned. One train had a five-minute delay, which was negligible. I liked that the train conductor apologized for the delay. I remember being the case taking the train to and from work back in the day. The apology part is a nice touch. The only downside is parking at some stations. They fill up early in the morning, as folks are heading to work. Pickering has the most parking spots and I liked finding a decent surface parking spot at 10:30 am on a Friday morning there. I like GO Transit. I don't take it often. When I do, it gets me to and from where I need to be without shelling out a ton of money. (384)

Between the loud people on the bus and the lack of any of the basics other lines offered 1 star is…read moregenerous

I have recently started using the YRT specifically the 91 Bus. Off lately I am noticing a lot of…read morejunkies right at the terminal, when you come up the flight of stairs from the TTC. I think it is quite disturbing that they are just sitting there sprawled out all over that entrance or in the shelters and lighting up and smoking. If they require help then the city should do something and fix that problem. The amount of homeless people at the station is increasing day by day. Also I would like to point out the waiting area for the GO bus, the kiosk/convenience store owners need to practice some courtesy, they are always on the phone gabbing away so loudly. After a long day of work no one wants to hear people yell.

Here you can catch all the buses that connect to North, West and East of GTA. Go Bus and other York…read moreRegion Bus and Viva. I like the display inside the waiting area which tell you exactly the next bus departure time and at which platform. Nice heated seating area to wait out before your bus arrives. It is such a blessing when it is - 20 C or when it is pouring rain. Washrooms and Free Wifi also a plus.

Kennedy Station isn't exactly a destination...but if you're using Toronto's public transit,…read moreespecially heading east, or from the east, chances are you'll end up here. It's a major TTC hub that connects subway, GO Transit, and multiple bus routes. Not much to do here, and definitely not a place to hang out, but it works for what it is. There's a small convenience kiosk (outside the fare zone), so you can grab a snack, drink, or a magazine if needed. I hadn't been here in years, and when I approached a TTC employee to buy a day pass, she came off a little sharp at first. But once I explained I was unfamiliar with the updated system, she softened and was super helpful in getting me on my way. That made a difference. So, do I recommend it? Only in the sense that if it's part of your route, it'll get the job done. It's not fancy, but it's functional...and helpful people can make even a gritty station feel okay.

As of January 01, 2012, parking on weekday after 3 pm would cost you $2…read more I definitely don't like that idea!!

I like that there are two separate entrances at either end of this station…read more The station seems to be a little better maintained than many other stations which is nice. There are tons of stores and restaurants near this station from coffee shops, toy stores, pubs and nicer restaurants so it's like being downtown without actually going south of Bloor (if you like that sort of thing).

Underrated subway station. There are two exits, the exit on the South side is right on the corner…read moreof Yonge/Lawrence just across the road from Starbucks. The North exit is only reachable after walking the length of the subway platform and exits onto Bedford Park near the Metro. The subway platform is a single central platform which keeps things simple. The 52 Lawrence bus departs from here, the 52A goes straight to the airport. Not the fastest way to get to the airport unless you're nearby. Bonus is that the bus picks up in an underground bus station rather than on the street so it's warmer in the winter (no windchill) and cooler in the Summer. The 97 Yonge bus does not enter the bus station and picks up on the street.

Tip: Remember to tap your PRESTO card at the station before you start your trip and after when you…read moreget to the station that is your final destination. Last Friday, I decided to take the GO train from Pickering GO station to Exhibition GO station for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), which is also affectionally called The Ex. I live in Markham. If I were to take the TTC, my commute would be at least 1.5 hours with four transfers to get to The Ex. I thought that a direct GO train ride would be better and it was. It took an hour. What can be confusing is how Lakeshore East and Lakeshore West routes work for a major event like The Ex. I found that what the GO Transit site was saying versus what was actually happening on this line were different. When The Ex is happening, Lakeshore West runs from Durham College Oshawa GO to Union station. The train stops for a bit, as Union station is a hub, and then continues west to Exhibition GO. It's out of convenience for tourists and locals alike for such an event, which I appreciate! When there isn't an event like FIFA or The Ex, if you are taking Lakeshore West, it stops at Union station and then goes back east, becoming Lakeshore East. If you want to continue going west, you need to transfer to a different train platform and take Lakeshore West that continues westbound. A bit weird. It is what it is. Similarly, if you are taking Lakeshore West eastbound and there isn't an event like The Ex happening, it stops at Union station. You need to transfer to get the Lakeshore East train to get you eastbound. My experience was that I took the Lakeshore West train from Pickering GO station to Exhibition GO station. The conductor made an announcement before we stopped at Union station, saying that this train would briefly stop at Union before continuing westbound, stopping at all stops, including Exhibition GO. It was the clarity that I was seeking, although I knew that this train would continue westbound. I made the mistake of looking at the GO train schedule. It told me to transfer at Union station, which is the regular schedule without The Ex. The ride to Exhibition GO was pleasant. The train was delayed by five minutes right off the bat. It was minor and we got to Exhibition GO five five minutes later than usual as a result. Everyone left the train and headed down to the main CNE exit in an orderly, civil fashion. It was nice to see. This station has a lot of stairs and three elevators. Most folks took the former. Families with strollers or folks in wheelchairs did the latter. I was trying to figure out where to tap my PRESTO card to conclude my trip. GO Transit did a good job having a ton of PRESTO machines when you exit the station and head directly to the entrance to The Ex. I tapped and felt accomplished that I completed my trip. Heading home, I entered Exhibition GO station and immediately tapped my PRESTO card. I looked at the screen and needed platform 4, which was in front of me. I took the Lakeshore East train from platform 4. Passengers left the train first. We then boarded in a civilized manner once again. My ride back to Pickering was smooth. This train did stop briefly at Union station. The conductor announced it and did a countdown four minutes before the train would continue eastbound. I hadn't taken any GO train since I last worked at Union station many moons ago. It was nice to hear that countdown again. Exhibition GO station has four tracks: - Tracks 1 and 2 are on the north side of the station. It handles westbound traffic to Mississauga, Oakville, and Hamilton. - Track 3 is an inner bypass track. - Track 4 is the south platform handling eastbound traffic to Union station (normal) and beyond if there's a major event happening, like The Ex. Other than the weird confusion between the regular schedule on GO Transit's online site versus what I had experienced heading to this station, I had a wonderful experience taking the train to and from Exhibition GO. I'd do it again when I want to go to The Ex. (378)

A work in progress but I eagerly anticipate the completion of the new station on the GO & Ontario…read moreline.

The subway is wheelchair accessible and the shares the same entrance to TTC office, on south west…read moreof Davisville-Yonge intersection. You can use both stairs and escalators to get down to the platform, and only stairs (or elevator) to access the street. This station is above the ground (and has good wifi reception lol)

Davisville station is located at the south west corner of Yonge and Chaplin Cresent opposite…read moreDavisville Avenue between Eglinton and St. Clair stations on the Yonge-University Line (Line1). Whenever I happened to go to this station it seems strange that they decided to go al fresco with this open roof design. There aren't that many stations that aren't either covered or underground so it's almost strange to see that this station is as it is. The thing about Davisville is it's the closest station to the TTC HQ as well. You'd think they'd make it less humble than it is but no frills I suppose. There's 4 bus routes that are transferable or connect to Davisville and they're: 14 - Glencairn 11 - Bayview 28 - Bayview South 97 - Yonge The 14 runs west from Davisville along Chaplin to Bathurst and heads west along Glencairn crossing the other side of Line 1 at Glencairn station continuing west past Marlee and Dufferin and turns south on Lansdown and west along Tycos before turning north on Caledonia and running back east along Glencairn back towards Davisville. The 11 runs east on Davisville to Bayview and turns north and does a turn near Sunnybrook hospital and continues north through the Bridal Path area and crosses the Sheppard Line at Bayview station and continues north past Finch to Steeles before turning around. The 28 runs east on Davisville and south on Bayview on the east side of Mt Pleasant cemetery through Leaside and south along the windy part of Bayview by the Don Valley and towards the Evergreen Brick Works at the east side of Rosedale. The 97A follows Yonge to York Mills from Davisville. The 97B follows the same route as A but also goes as far south as Queens Quay and the 97C goes as north as Steeles.

The St. Clair street car reno is finished now. You can take the 512 on the dedicated street car…read moreline from St. Clair Station to Keele. When you combine the new texting alerts with the dedicated streetcar lane the service, you can really make it work for you. Travelling times can vary somewhat but at least they are relatively consistent. I timed it once from St. Clair Stn to Dufferin during a relatively busy time - it was 23 minutes. I'd guess its faster at night / less busy times. Again, in the winter assuming the times are consistent if a little slow it will be nice to have this line esp during rush hour.

I like the St Clair car.... it goes all the way from the Target at the Stockyards at Keele all the…read moreway to the St Clair and Yonge. Along the way it travels through Corso Italia, St Clair West funkiness and the cash money of the south edge of Forest Hill. Great if you are not in a rush... service can be a bit hairy west bound at rush hour, but I've never had a problem going east bound.