Eglinton Subway Station

Eglinton Subway Station Toronto | Parking, Map and Address

ByJonathan Kennedy

Toronto’s Eglinton station is on Line 1 Yonge-University, making it a key transit hub in the Yonge-Eglinton neighborhood. Currently, it’s the seventh busiest station on the TTC network. Interestingly, the station’s history goes back to 1922, when it served as a streetcar facility. Today, it’s slated to become an even more important connection point as Line 5 Eglinton, currently under construction, will be completed in 2024.

  1. Location:
    • Address: 2190 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada (Canada Square complex)
  2. Eglinton Station:
    • Located at the above address
    • Underground Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway station
    • Accessible by TTC buses
    • Served by:
      • Line 1 (Yonge-University) since 1954 (recently rebuilt in May 2023)
      • Line 5 (Eglinton Crosstown) opening in 2024
    • It has a center platform with two tracks for each subway line
    • Ranked 8th out of 75 TTC stations for ridership in 2019 (with 76,903 passengers)
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Eglinton Subway Station

Location: 2190 Yonge Street (Canada Square)

Accessibility: Fully accessible with elevators, ramps and a WheelTrans stop.

Number of Levels: 3

  • Level 1 (Street): Entrances, bus platform, and access to lower levels.
  • Level 2 (Concourse): Fare gates, connections to other levels, and washrooms.
  • Level 3 (Subway Platform): Northbound and southbound platforms with access to Concourse.

Entrances:

  • Yonge & Eglinton Entrance (accessible): Provides elevator and ramp access to all levels.
  • Yonge Street Entrance: Offers fare gates, direct access to the bus platform, and connections to other levels.

Platform Information:

  • Centre platform with two tracks for each subway line (Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown).
  • Signage indicates the locations of elevators, escalators, stairs, and designated waiting areas (DWA).

Additional Details:

  • Washrooms are located in the retail area at the south end of the Concourse Level.

Weekends and holidays have slightly different hours:

  • Saturdays and holidays: open from 5:45 am to 2:05 am
  • Sundays: open from 8:00 am to 2:05 am

Not available

Elevators:

  • Currently there might be accessibility alerts for elevators. It’s recommended to call the Lift Line Service at 416-539-LIFT (5438) or check for alerts before your trip.
  • One elevator is located at the Yonge Street west side entrance for accessing Line 1 platform.

Escalators:

  • Three escalators are available:
    • Concourse level to Line 1 platform (center): Up only (runs all the time).
    • Concourse level to Eglinton Ave south side entrance: Up only (runs all the time).
    • Eglinton Ave south side entrance to Concourse level: Down only (runs all the time).

There are currently two trains at Eglinton Station:

  • Southbound: This train is heading towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre via Union Station. It will arrive at the platform in the next 10 minutes.
  • Northbound: This train is traveling towards Finch Station. It will arrive at the platform within the next 5 minutes.

Here are some nearby landmarks for Eglinton Station:

  • York-Eglinton BIA is a Business Improvement Area that promotes the businesses and cultural attractions in the area. It’s located on the west side of Yonge Street, between Eglinton Avenue and Davisville Avenue.
  • Little Jamaica is a vibrant neighborhood known for its Caribbean restaurants, shops, and cultural events. It’s located on Eglinton Avenue West, between Caledonia Road and Allen Road.
  • Oakwood-Vaughan is a residential neighborhood with a mix of detached houses, semi-detached houses, and low-rise apartments. It’s located north of Eglinton Avenue West, between Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road.
  • Humewood-Cedarvale is a residential neighborhood with a mix of detached houses, semi-detached houses, and townhouses. It’s located south of Eglinton Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Dufferin Street.
  • Eglinton Park is a large park with a variety of amenities, including a sports field, a playground, and a wading pool. It’s located west of Eglinton Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Allen Road.

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