Bloor St W

Bloor St W, Toronto (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Bloor St W© Dillan Payne · CC BY-SA 4.0

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About Bloor St W

Bloor-Yonge is a central underground subway station in Toronto, located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Yonge Street. As the city's most important transit hub, it connects the subway system's two main lines, the Bloor-Danforth Line and the Yonge-University Line, and also offers transfers to Toronto Transit Commission buses. The station opened on March 30, 1954, as part of the first subway segment on Canadian soil. Originally built with side platforms, it was renamed and expanded in 1966 into a central transfer point after the opening of the Bloor-Danforth Line. The newer lower level has a center platform. Because of heavy ridership, construction to widen the platforms took place in the 1990s, and the installation of elevators made the station one of the city's first accessible subway stations. Well-known landmarks such as the Toronto Reference Library and the Hudson's Bay Centre are just steps away, adding to the appeal of the location.

Based on the article “Bloor-Yonge (Toronto Subway)” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: M4W 2G8 Toronto, Canada
District: Rosedale-Moore Park
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Coordinates: 43.67024° N · -79.38677° E
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Identifier: ID d585e3e7-41f…

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FAQ about Bloor St W

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What is Bloor St W with Bloor-Yonge Station in Toronto?

Bloor St W in Toronto is a historic site centered on the underground Bloor-Yonge subway station at the intersection of Bloor Street and Yonge Street. The station is considered the city's most important transit hub, connecting the two main lines of the subway network, the Bloor-Danforth Line and the Yonge-University Line. You can also transfer to Toronto Transit Commission buses here. The site is located in the Rosedale-Moore Park neighborhood.

How old is Bloor-Yonge subway station in Toronto?

Bloor-Yonge Station on Bloor St W in Toronto opened on March 30, 1954, as part of the first subway segment on Canadian soil. It originally had side platforms. In 1966, after the Bloor-Danforth Line opened, it was renamed and expanded into a major transfer point, whose newer lower level has an island platform.

Is Bloor-Yonge Station in Toronto wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bloor-Yonge Station on Bloor St W in Toronto is one of the first accessible subway stations in the city. This was made possible by the installation of elevators. Because of high passenger volumes, the platforms were also widened in the 1990s.

What can you visit around Bloor St W in Toronto?

Right near Bloor-Yonge Station on Bloor St W in Toronto, you'll find well-known attractions such as the Toronto Reference Library and the Hudson's Bay Centre. If you'd like to grab a bite to eat after your visit, travelguide195 lists around 162 restaurants within 500 meters.

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