The TTC 2 Subway: 5 Places to Visit in Some Stations
The CN Tower, the Casa Loma, Lake Ontario, the Toronto Film Festival, and the Hockey Hall of Fame. These are just a few of the many places to visit in Toronto. If you plan on visiting them, you should get acquainted with the TTC subway or the Toronto Transit Commission system. It is a system of interconnected transit lines. When traveling on it, you should become familiar with buses, streetcars, and subway lines.
Whether you’re looking for a trip in time through history or raring to get in a bit of culture, take a look at some places you can visit using the TTC.
1. Bluffers Park
Residents from Scarborough will recognize the familiar Bluffers Park, so named after the natural bluffs in this area. It features a sandy beach where families can have picnics on a sunny day. There are lookouts (careful!) for those looking for scenic pictures to take. Visitors can also check out Toronto’s only full-service Marina by visiting the visitors’ dockage.
People from the Kennedy Station can take the Bluffer’s Park bus, which runs between the beach and the station during the Summer.
2. Casa Loma
The Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s many historical attractions. The impressive castle was completed by architect E.J. Lennox and commissioned by Sir Henry Peliatt. It was built by over 300 workers and took three years to complete, costing $3.5 million. The expansive hill house sports a Gothic Revival-themed facade. Self-guided media tours lead guests through the four levels of the house, the grounds, and the gardens.
Visitors can reach the castle from the Union Station. They can take the #1 Subway Line to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and then get off at Dupont Station. Casa Loma is a nine-minute walk from here.
3. CN Tower
Standing at 553.33 meters (1,815 feet and 5 inches), the CN Tower is one of Toronto’s must-see places and an architectural masterpiece. There are three observation levels, and the LookOut Level is a recommended destination. Other famous places in the Tower include the Glass Floor with Outdoor SkyTerrace, the SkyPod, and the EdgeWalk.
Go to Union Station, then take a short walk along Bremner Boulevard. Signs point the way towards the CN Tower.
4. Hockey Hall of Fame
This place is dedicated to Canada’s beloved sport, hockey. It is a museum and hall of fame combined, located in Toronto. Players who have contributed greatly to the sport, National Hockey League records, and past NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup, can be found here.
Visitors looking to learn about hockey history can take the King or Union Station subway stops. Both are connected to the Hockey Hall of Fame through Toronto’s underground walkway (PATH).
5. Distillery District
Foodies will love what the Distillery District has to offer. Its prominence is seen in the numerous Victorian industrial structures found in the area. It is also a tourist destination for its many restaurants, live theatres, and galleries.
Again, visitors can go to Union Station. Catch the 72 Pape bus running from the corner of Front and Bay until you get to Mill and Parliament.
Toronto is a vast place, and guests may not be able to see everything in one day. Tourists should plan their visits and know how to get to these sites during their stay. Whatever preferences each visitor has, it’s good to know a reliable and efficient way to travel to these tourist destinations–the TTC.
Sources:
https://www.mapway.com/travel-guides/toronto-travel-guide/
https://www.todocanada.ca/25-toronto-day-trips-ttc/