Union Station
is transforming into
one of the world’s
most engaging
civic destinations.
The Great Hall, the West Wing, the 210 biomorphic pods adorning the ceiling of Union Food Court or the preserved original 1927 store fronts of the Front Street Promenade, there are many reasons beyond the daily commute to see Union Station!
Open daily from 5:30 am to 12:45 am, individual shop and restaurant hours may vary. Be sure to check the individual retail pages.
Where Toronto
is Going–
Union Station is located at 65 Front Street West, on the south side of the block bounded by Bay Street and York Street in downtown Toronto.
Over 300,000 people commute through Union Station every day on GO trains, buses, the UP Express and the TTC subway system.
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History-
You build your
stations like we
build our cathedrals
Prince of Wales during the opening ceremony
of Union Station, Aug. 6th, 1927
Union Station is a national historic site with a rich history
It was, and continues to be, a gateway to Toronto, shaping the landscape of the city today. The third Union Station was built as part of the vibrant City Beautiful movement which promoted architectural excellence and helped to invigorate the blossoming entrance to Toronto, transforming regional transportation, and shaping the city we know today.
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Did you know?
Prior to the opening of our current version of Union Station, the first two buildings actually faced the water. Planners for the third building decided to turn its face inward towards the growing downtown core.
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Did you know?
This is Toronto’s 3rd Union Station: The previous structures (1873-1927) were located on Front Street between York and Simcoe, just west of today’s building.
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Did you know?
There was a shooting range on the top floor of Union Station from 1927 – 2008.
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Did you know?
Union Station once employed a number of porters who helped passengers with their luggage. These employees were known as “Red Caps” because of their uniformed headwear. And, as the Canadian Museum for Human Rights details, they were often “Black men from across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and as far away as Wales and the Dutch East Indies.” They also tended to be quite educated with degrees in science, medicine and business, but were rarely allowed the opportunity to find work in their respective areas of expertise.
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Did you know?
In 1944, while World War II was still raging in Europe, the Red Cross opened a reception centre in Union Station to help in returning Canadian soldiers who had married while abroad. Dubbed by the media as “Operation Daddy”, the initiative transported 45,000 immigrant women and 21,000 children to Canada.