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Union Station (YBZ)
Rail Station and Metro Station
Financial District, Toronto
"Presto machines x 2 on Via level near elevator to GT track"(9 Tips)
"Under a lot of construction so make sure you don't miss your train."(6 Tips)
"... clean washrooms, good WiFi, VIA + GO Rail services."(2 Tips)
"Super cool architecture and convention location to downtown."(4 Tips)
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They have a PRESTO self-serve kiosk near the Tim Hortons where you can load your card instantly with debit or credit. All the PRESTO goodness, zero online-loading hassle, zero human interaction!Upvoted Apr 17
Akinbode OguntuyiFebruary 12, 2016It has the usual "busyness" connected with major terminals, BUT. The layout is excellent and directions are clear, so passengers old or new, can easily make their connections.Upvoted Apr 4
Julie LMay 12, 2018The old part of the station is worth to stop a few minutes to have a look around: the high ceilings are magnificentUpvoted Apr 23
Henry'sJanuary 21, 2013Toronto's transit hub, there are so many photo opportunities here. Before you leave, make sure to take a look at the upper level, where the architecture is just amazingly photogenic!Upvoted Apr 24
Did you know, "GO Transit" stands for "Government of Ontario Transit?" GO is operated by Metrolinx, an agency of the Gov't of Ont.
Looking for a decent pint of beer while waiting for your train? Now serving Mill St. Beers at UP Express terminal, upstairs at west end. Local craft brew instead of usual big-brand American swill.Upvoted Apr 2
If you need to walk slowly, please move to the side. And if you have a hoody on, take it off. You need your peripheral vision especially during rush hour
The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 6, 2011Union Station is the beginning of the "PATH", a 27km underground pathway connecting major buildings in the downtown core. The first path was from Union Station to The Royal York Hotel.
It’s a maze. Make sure to arrive early if it’s your first time
It’s 2019, there should be water bottle refilling stations throughout the station. If you have a TD card you can get filtered water in the TD Lounge.
Scott JamesApril 12, 2017Service was great! I got here late, and we know I'm very close to blind. They knew my visual impaired and were prepared to help me. Still a scary place for disabled people. But not a bad rating.
Not too many places to eat at the station when you're waiting for a train. But very easily accessible to a lot of downtown via the underground which is great in the winter.- Scottie MilagroJune 25, 2016Super cool architecture and convention location to downtown. Easy and fast train available to Pearson airport as well.
Karl BergerMarch 12, 2018It is starting to look better now that some of the construction is coming to an end.
If you have a smartphone (which you must), rather than printing off your ticket, just enter your confirmation code into the machine. Saves time and paper!
Pro-tip: the status screens update first in the main concourse & then the screens visible by the stairs after a 30 second delay or so. Don't be a sucker & hang out on the stairs ;)- Brian JengJune 30, 2017In the summer time there are pop-up vendors here. Really nice place to sit outside and get some food.
RiteanDanJune 18, 2013The Staff and Red Caps are very helpful for disabled passengers! Seek them out and don't forget to tip them well for checking your bags prior to departure!
JordanJuly 9, 2013If you're heading home on the Lakeshore West line, avoid the Concourse and enter your platform via the Teamway. Always board the higher number platform - there will be less people.
Carl GriffinNovember 28, 2015Impressive building. Check out the flags of all the provinces and territories of Canada.
If you are east of Union Station, use the Bay Street stairs at the east end of the platform. Avoids the rush-hour crowd inside Union Station.Similar stairs at west end for York Street too.
Dean SmithJune 14, 2013If it's raining water will fall through the platform onto your head. Keep a hat or brolly handy.
Alex JegtnesOctober 14, 2017Leave more time for getting to your train; especially if you don't come in from the main entrance. Signage is lacking & not enough departure boards. Confusing layout possibly due to construction work.
The cellular data signal is very weak at the Go Train platform level. Go to the ends of the platform for the best data signal or you can try connecting to the VIA Train WiFi if available
You can plug stuff into the outlet in the ceiling by the chairs just to the left of the pretzel place. Great for charging your dying phone ;)
Elnaz GhazanfareeDecember 14, 2023Every railway in the whole of GTA ended up here or started from here. There are underground ways to near streets.
You have to go upstairs & take the #6 Bay bus if you want to go to The Guvernment, but because of construction, you have to walk up Bay St. a bit for the nearest bus stop.- Mark McGuireJanuary 29, 2016Beautiful building, people friendly, clean washrooms, good WiFi, VIA + GO Rail services.
- They now have a good court. Union Station, the center of it all.
Currently under renovations. All I have to say is, when it's done it had better be super fantastic!!!!
Don't be a douche and try and get on before the rest of the passengers on the opposite side. That courtesy is reserved for passengers needing assistance or those with carriages.
NHLNovember 29, 2012Lost at Union Station on the way to the game? Follow the blue & white jerseys and they'll lead you to ACC, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Paula MadeiraMarch 26, 2023Main station in Toronto, where you can catch buses to several other towns around Ontario
Loft ArtworkApril 9, 2011I just learned that on the last Sat of each month 10am. There is a behind the scenes tour of the station.. meet in central area of station... anyone know more ?
Wonderful old station with some fantastic architecture
The revitalization project is massive and over the course of a very long time but the fruits of that labour are starting to show.
To go to Rogers Centre, CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium, follow signs for UNION-PEARSON (UP) EXPRESS
sit in the 3rd order 4th car from the front of the tran if you take the 5:43 lakeshore west. much less crowded. rarely do I get someone sitting accross from me.
Shuvani BurtAugust 20, 2015Nice old station with market stalls outside for a bite to eat before your train
The construction has created huge lineups to get to the royal plaza. Walk above ground.
Presto refill machine is located behind the Tim Hortons kiosk in the GO train waiting area
Need to get home immediately after coming into union but your card is locked out? Click override, tap, cancel, tap, then tap to get back home #protip
Nate CorderyOctober 9, 2012During rush hour buy your GO tix or reload your PRESTO card upstairs. Not nearly the lineup as there is downstairs. .
Bryan MilkovichJune 3, 2013who ever made the decision to board the east and west trains from the same platform was a buffoon!!! the people couldn't get off the trains nevermind getting on!
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