Sheppard West Subway Station

Sheppard West Subway Station Toronto | Map and Address

ByJonathan Kennedy

Located near the intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Allen Road in Toronto, Canada, Sheppard West Station serves as a stop on the Yonge-University Line 1 of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Opened in 1996, it was initially the northernmost terminus of the line until an extension opened in 2017. Notably, the station is one of the first fully accessible stations built within the Toronto subway system.

  • Location: 1035 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Canada (intersection of Sheppard Ave W and Allen Rd)
  • Coordinates: 43°44′58″N 79°27′43″W
  • Platform: Center platform with 2 tracks
  • Connections: * TTC buses * YRT bus route 105 Dufferin
  • Amenities: * 632-space parking lot * Accessible
  • History: * Opened March 30, 1996 (originally named Downsview) * Previously the northern terminus of Line 1 until 2017 * Served 26,671 passengers in 2019 (ranked 38th out of 75)
Preceding stationFollowing station
Downsview Park towards VaughanWilson towards Finch
Sheppard West Subway Station

Location: 1035 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Canada (intersection of Sheppard Ave W and Allen Rd) Accessibility: Fully accessible with elevators, escalators, and ramps. Number of Levels: 3 (Street, Concourse, and Platform)

Key Features:

  • Platform: Center platform with two tracks
  • Connections: TTC buses, YRT bus route 105 Dufferin
  • Parking: 415 William R Allen Road Lot
  • Bus Platform: Connects to York Region Transit
  • Passenger Pick-Up/Drop-Off: South side of Sheppard Ave W

Entrances:

  • 3 total:
    • Sheppard Ave S (main entrance)
    • Sheppard Ave N
    • Passenger Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional Information:

  • Washrooms on Concourse Level.
  • Wheel Trans stop at the Bus Platform.
  • Detailed information provided for each station level:
    • Description of access points
    • Train platform access details (elevators, escalators, stairs)
  • Saturday & Holidays: 5:50 AM to 2:20 AM
  • Sunday: 7:40 AM to 2:20 AM
  • Monday to Friday: 5:50 AM to 2:20 AM
  • Location: 415 William R Allen Road (enter from the east side of Allen Rd or the south side of Sheppard Ave W)
  • Hours:
    • Weekdays: Paid parking from 5 AM to 2 AM
    • Weekends & holidays: Free parking
  • Overnight parking: Not allowed between 2 AM and 5 AM daily
  • Rates:
    • Daily: $5 (5 AM – 2 AM)
    • Afternoon/Evening (3 PM – 2 AM): $2
  • Payment: Coin, VISA, Mastercard, American Express
  • Capacity: 632 spaces

Elevators:

  • Located at:
    • Sheppard Ave W south side entrance to the concourse
    • Bus platform (connects concourse to Line 1 platform)
    • Sheppard Ave W north side entrance to the concourse
  • Call Lift Line Service (416-539-LIFT) for service status.
  • Check Accessibility Alerts for any updates.

Escalators:

  • Always operational in the following directions:
    • South end of train platform to concourse (up)
    • Center of train platform to concourse (down)
    • North end of train platform to concourse (up)
  • Other escalators:
    • Collector concourse to bus platform (up)
    • Bus platform to collector concourse (down)
    • Passenger pick-up to collector concourse (down)
    • Collector concourse to passenger pick-up (up)

Currently, at Sheppard West Station:

  • Northbound (towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre): Trains arrive in 22, 34, and 35 minutes.
  • Southbound (towards Finch via Union): Trains arrive in 3 and 10 minutes.
  • Downsview Park is a large urban park in Toronto, Canada, located in the former Downsview neighborhood west of York University. It was the site of the 2002 World Youth Day Papal Visit and the 2003 SARSstock concert. The park is also home to the Canadian National War Memorial and the Downsview Park Stadium.
  • William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto District School Board. It is located in the Bathurst Manor neighborhood, near Sheppard Avenue West and Allen Road.
  • York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the third-largest university in Ontario and the fourth-largest in Canada, with a student population of over 50,000. York University is known for its innovative programs and research and is home to many renowned scholars and researchers.

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