Warden station brings back memories of being a teen. I learned that its bus terminal is to be…read moredemolished and revitalized for the next two years. I went to see it for the last time on its last day of operation, which was yesterday, November 30, 2024. The station feels the same. I rode the train on the Bloor-Danforth line (it's line 2 these days) from Chester heading eastbound. Even though I don't take the TTC often, my commuter habits and instincts haven't changed. I remembered that the platform at this station is in the centre for both eastbound and westbound trains. It truly felt like time stood still. The signage is the same. Gone are the payphones. Everything else looked the same. I headed downstairs to the bus terminal. It felt the same, but eerie. Most businesses have closed for good, except for Cafe on the Go and Bakery on the Go. I have always liked getting a snack before hopping on public transit. The patties and sausage rolls looked so good from these businesses. What was new to me was the next vehicle information. It was helpful knowing when the next bus was arriving. Yes, the bus terminal is dated. I liked the concept of seeing flashing lights on the At the Platform sign. You could keep warm in the terminal. Once you saw the lights flashing, you headed down the stairs to board your bus. Two buses that I took during my teen years were the following: - Warden 68. It heads north of St. Clair. I took it to get my written driver's licence. Across from that building was a Sears outlet. Both are long gone. - Markham 102. I boarded it with friends to eventually hit Markham Road and Kingston Road. My best friend's dad would pick us up and drive us to their home to hang out. I like that there is a distinction made with Warden 68 (it takes you north of St. Clair to Markham and back down to Warden station) and Warden 69 (it's runs south of St. Clair and back up to Warden station). Main Street station had the most confusing set of buses for Main 64. One was northbound and the other was southbound. Both were 64. It was and still is easy to board the wrong bus if you aren't paying attention. There are Presto turnstiles to tap and pay for your fare entering the station. I also saw a Presto self-serve reload kiosk. Since I was in the subway, I didn't need to use it. As a teen, I'd arrive at Warden and walk across the north parking lot to get to Warden Woods Mall. I was a mall kid and liked this one. It changed to become Warden Power Centre when I left the GTA and returned a few years later before it was demolished. It's now housing. I noticed that there's a south lot. As a teen, parking lots didn't mean much to be. They do now as an adult who drives and needs parking. I look forward to seeing what the new bus terminal looks like. Hopefully, it will be done on time in two years. I'm glad that I got to see everything and relive fond memories before it's rubble. (460)

I've been hoping to post my own bit of nostalgic commentary, re: Warden Station and its closure, so…read moreYelp is a great platform for this! Warden Station opened in May 1968, and admittedly, over these past few years (especially these past few months), the need for a renovation had become more apparent -- yet the Spirit of that Station remained, as a terminus for us Scarberians to use and enjoy (well, sort of). The retailers who graced that Station provided ride-weary travellers with hot coffee, tea, samosas, bagels and other goodies, while waiting for their respective buses. And the clothing store and luggage shop, along with the Gateway place, all added to the overall Warden Station experience. My family and I moved to Scarborough in 1970, and as a car-free family, we used Warden Station regularly. At that time the station was still in its infancy, so it was a "lovely" terminus place to visit (It was the end of Line 2 at that time)! Of course, as a child my perspective was quite different than it is today -- yet the warm-and-fuzzy memories shall remain with me, forever, such as the many times I waited by the panoramic-style windows overlooking St. Clair Avenue East, with my Dad ... Back when Scarborough was a very different place! I visited Warden Station last Saturday (January 4th) for the last time, taking a few photos for "posterity" sake. Fare Thee Well, Warden Station! The New Warden Station shall provide greater accessibility for all commuters, with two elevators.

Scarborough GO is kind of nestled away in the suburbs. They have a ton of signage leading from…read moreMidland through this area since it can get a little confusing. Once you're there though, there's usually a ton of parking here, even on the weekdays since it's further down the Lakeshore East line, with only 1 stop between it and Union Station. There's a (semi?) permanent Wendy's food truck that is set up here that's even open on the weekends! On the weekdays, there's a Puralator truck parked next to it for maximum drop-off convenience. There are spots that are reserved for these trucks. The staff here are super nice. There was a cordoned off area that put one of the ticketing machines out of commission. An employee who was standing nearby on duty advised that this was to avoid anyone from getting hit by falling glass! I'd suggest paying attention to the caution tape. There was another employee inside that talked to us about the other ticketing machine and let us know that the day passes aren't any cheaper than getting a ticket each way, just more convenient so you don't have to go up to the machine twice. The tunnel to move under the tracks was well lit and maintained so it didn't feel spooky down there. A good station to get on the GO!

Heading to final day at the CNE on Labour Day Monday…read more My sweetie wanted to ride the GO train for the first time ever. Had to do the research to plan the trip, calculate the fare, and get more info at gotransit.com website. Scarborough GO to Exibition GO: Adult Presto fare $3.70, Standard fare $4.40 Trip Duration: 31-33 minutes Free parking at GO train stations like this one!

hmmmm nothing stands out at this station…read morevery similar to many others on line 2 area is ok, something different for west enders to see and walk around...

I grew up in the Beaches. Main Street subway station is near and dear to my heart, as it was also…read morethe closest station that I used often. Did you know that it's the only TTC subway station with the type of street in its official name? Kennedy Road station? Nope. Bay Street station? Nooo. Main Street is special. Street was added to avoid calling it Main station, as in the main (primary) station in Toronto. It's funny. I grew up calling it Main station. This subway station is considered a hub, meaning that it has at least two different modes of transportation. It has always had the 506 Carlton streetcar. It also has a number of bus routes. My mom and I took the 506 streetcar to get to the Chinatown at Broadview and Gerrard Street East. It was cool doing grocery shopping on a Sunday, which was an exception back in the day. Most stores were closed. I also went to Chinese school in the neighbourhood and took Chinese classes in the summer on Leslie Street, just south of Gerrard. I have a lot of memories commuting on this route. Main 64 was the bus that I took the most to get me down to Queen Street East. I'd then walk a few blocks to get home. This route used to be split into two: southbound to Queen and northbound to Eastdale. I can still hear my mom reminding me, "Look carefully and make sure you're taking the bus southbound!" Of course, on the rare occasion that we hopped on the wrong bus, you simply continued sitting there until the bus returned you to the station. It would then go southbound. The downside is taking this bus on Sundays. It was super slow and I imagine that things haven't changed. I passed by this station on a Sunday and did not see the Main 64 bus. Figures! I believe that my odd interest with numbers and bus routes started at this station. When you are waiting for your bus to arrive at the platform, there's nothing better to do than to figure out what bus routes do. The lineup of bus routes hasn't changed since I was in high school: - 20 Cliffside - 23 Dawes - 62 Mortimer - 64 Main - 87 Cosburn - 113 Danforth - 135 Gerrard The last two routes were introduced during my high school years. It's nice that they are still alive and running. The pale yellow background when you're waiting for the subway to come hasn't changed. I have memories of meeting friends to head downtown. My friend boarded at Kennedy, so I suggested that we meet by or in the first car going westbound. It worked well. Ah, memories! This station has an elevator for accessibility needs. It's also helpful if you've got a large rolling suitcase that you are moving between the GO station nearby and this TTC station. (55)

Union Station is a major railway station and transportation hub on Front Street West, Downtown…read moreToronto. It is close to Toronto landmarks like Scotia Bank Arena, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Metro Toronto Convention Centre. All is accessible directly from the Union Station through the SkyWalk. It is also a shopping, dining and cultural destination with many shops, specialty stores, bacafe's and restaurants, and entertainment with a full calendar of free events. There's also a storage services for your luggages if you need one. Check it out!

Beautiful old building. Lots of vending machines around for snacks, and super easy to get there and…read moreback from the airport. When I showed up there was a pop-up restaurant and band stage going on that was so much fun I stopped and listened to the band for a while before walking to my hotel.

Tip: This TTC station closed for good in November 2023…read more I stumbled across this listing for Midland station. It was a part of six stations that comprised the Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT). It changed names over the years. It became Scarborough RT and then line 3 Scarborough. In high school, when we were dismissed from classes early, I took the bus to Main Street station. I took the subway eastbound to Kennedy station, and then took the Scarborough LRT to Scarborough Town Centre. I was a mall kid and loved how efficient it was to get there from the Beaches. I moved to Markham after I graduated from high school. When I took the TTC to go home, I'd often ride the Bloor-Danforth line to Kennedy station and then transfer to either take the Kennedy 43 or Midland 57 bus up to the Scarborough-Markham border. I'd then walk a bit to get home. I will admit that I never left the train at Midland station to take the Midland 57 bus. I never boarded either the train or bus at this station, either. It seemed so weird. I had a better shot at getting a seat on the bus from Kennedy station than taking the train to Midland station and catching the bus northbound. Back then, this area at Midland, just north of Ellesmere Road, had nothing. You did have a pub at the intersection. I wasn't into that as a high school student, or even an undergraduate student. The area had a place to dump garbage. Not attractive! These days, there is a lot more to see and do. I like the Starbucks steps away. It's better than my local cafe. You can grab a bite at Mary Brown's. There's a sushi joint across the street from both businesses. It's just a shame that you can't take the train here. The station is still intact. It hasn't been demolished. You can admire the glass. The station ran above Midland Avenue, which was cool back in the day. I'm not sure what the plans are for this station. I drive by it often and I only see a notice on the locked doors mentioning that it's closed. I can hear the chimes from the train indicating that the doors are closing. They are silenced, but not forgotten in memory. Rest in peace, Midland station. (463)

What is there to say about Midland Station. Definitely isn't one best located station with garbage…read moredumps nearby and open concept design. There is nothing here. All you can do connect to Midland bus. Make a quicker ride to Kennedy Station then the bus

I was recently in the area to attend a performance at Danforth Music Hall. For years, I have…read morenormally parked at a Green P parking lot when I'm in the area. It was full, mainly because it has reserved a number of spot for electric-charging vehicles. Instead, I parked on Broadview Avenue. I walked to the venue and passed by Broadview subway station twice. I have a lot of good memories of Broadview station. I used to live in the Beaches. My mom and I would often go grocery shopping on Sundays at the Chinatown at Broadview and Gerrard. We'd either take take the 501-504 streetcar combination to get there, or do the Main 64 bus to Main Street station, take the subway to Broadview, and then hop on the 504 or 505 streetcar heading south. I also took Cantonese classes in Chinatown. These routes were the norm for me on Saturdays. I then moved to taking Cantonese on Saturdays for high school credit. This school was near Spadina and Dundas Street West in the other Chinatown. I'd often take the 505 streetcar to Broadview, and take the subway and bus home. This station has been pretty meaningful in my younger days. I also ended up taking a number of bus routes that come in and out of this subways station. I had physical therapy appointments when I was an undergraduate student. The clinic was at Don Mills and Eglinton. The 100 Flemingdon Park bus got me right to the door. If I missed it, the 25 Don Mills bus was a good alternative, but I had a bit of walking to do. If I didn't feel like taking the subway between Broadview and Main Street, and I had time to kill, I'd take the 62 Mortimer bus. I kind of miss taking a bus because I was curious and had nothing better to do. I drive these days, so I don't have that opportunity. The subway entrance faces west on Broadview Avenue. I remember that this station has three levels with an elevator. It's wheelchair-accessible. I haven't been commuting on the TTC in ages. I really should ride public transit more, but I'm a suburb person these days. It's more convenient for me to drive or it would take me hours to get to and from home. It was nice to reminisce about countless visits to this subway station. I'm glad that it's still around. (196)

I take the subway every day.there is a it of problems there at the moment .there doing some…read morerepairs. It's a little inconvenient. But what can you say .it is what it is .

Bloor-Yonge subway station. It's a major subway interchange between lines 1 (Yonge-University) and…read more2 (Bloor-Danforth). I grew up knowing these subway routes without numbers. It was the Yonge-University-Spadina and Bloor-Danforth lines. You then had the Scarborough LRT (rest in transit peace) and the Sheppard line. As much as I like numbers, I'm putting myself in the shoes of a visitor. Which would be more meaningful? I'm not sure. What I think is that this subway station may feel overwhelming to a newbie. It's always busy. The craziness is at its peak during rush hour. Everyone needs to walk fast and get somewhere. I feel like it's a stampede to a certain extent. As someone who often dropped by this station growing up, it wasn't confusing. I recently took the TTC to get to this station on line 2. It's a shared platform between the eastbound and westbound trains when you arrive on line 2. I had to exit to get onto Bloor Street East. The exit that I'm used to faces Yonge Street. I used to visit the Toronto Reference Library across the street often when I was in high school and university. I used this exit to reminisce. There are a bunch of ways to get in and out of this station. Going home, I entered from Bloor Street East through the Hudson's Bay Centre. I don't really know if that's the correct name of the underground shopping concourse. Hudson's Bay is gone, which is eerie. We have Eaton's Centre without Eaton's. Hey, why not Hudson's Bay Centre without Hudson's Bay? I spent hours walking around the concourse as a student. There used to be a Felix and Norton. It smelled so good. I loved cookies, especially freshly baked ones. I still do! I can still picture the paper transfer dispensers with the red round button. They are long gone. There are lots of PRESTO kiosks and gates instead. One of the gates did not recognize my PRESTO card. Luckily, I moved to a different one and I was fine. Signage is clear to get to the right subway line. There are also TTC employees ready to help you, which I liked. There are four floors to this station. I took a combination of stairs and escalators while I was here to move between two floors. There are elevators for those who need to use them, but I can't comment on how effective they are. Most major TTC subway stations have washrooms. This station does. I have never had the need to use the women's. I arrived at this station at roughly 11:30 am on a Monday. I left the area roughly 2.5 hours later. Trains were running on time. I managed to get a seat both ways. It was a good time to be a commuter. My cell phone worked fine on the platform. It was cool. It was nice returning to this station. I grew up as a commuter living in the Beaches. It was nice to return to those roots for a brief period before I got to Victoria Park station, hopped in my car, and headed to the suburbs. (40)

My Spanish friend called this subway station with her cute accent that sounded like "blue onion"…read more And that's how i come to think of Bloor-Yonge. Lol It's a vibrant station where people transfer from all directions. It's a station where you will go up and down the stairs to get to the trains. It's a station where you can dance to live music, but you'd have to fight with the ever moving crowd for space. It's a station where you can buy snacks for companionship while traveling. It's a station where millions of stories come and go. Just like "blue-onion".

It's located on Line 1 and 2 stations apart from Union Station, so it's perfectly convenient if you…read morewant to catch a go train or go bus. There are 4 exits/entrances on each side of Yonge-Queen intersection and some do not support the accessibility requirements, but north east entrance through BMO office has an elevator in case you needed it. Other than that, it's a very small station that's connected to PATH from underground.

It's a cold windy winter's day today so I decided to take advantage of travelling around by TTC…read moretransit. Exited the Yonge line at TTC Queen Station. Even though the subway and streetcars were on a Sunday schedule, I made good time scooting out and about. Mass public transit is what our Government's should be investing in to lower the overall carbon footprint of travellers like me.