The Heartbeat of Toronto: Yonge-Dundas Square

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from the British Columbia Interior, you will need to take the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) to reach the lower mainland. Once you reach the greater Vancouver area, follow the signs for Highway 1 East (Trans-Canada Highway). Continue on Highway 1 until you reach the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) exit. Take the DVP South and follow the signs to downtown Toronto. Once you are in downtown Toronto, take the exit for Bloor St and continue south until you reach Dundas St. Turn right onto Dundas St, and you will find Yonge-Dundas Square at 1 Dundas St E on your right. Note that parking in downtown Toronto can be expensive, so be prepared for parking fees which can range from $3 to $5 per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Yonge-Dundas Square using public transportation, first head to your nearest major transit station in the British Columbia Interior. You will need to take a bus or train to Vancouver. From Vancouver, take the SkyTrain to the Waterfront Station. At Waterfront Station, transfer to the Canada Line and head towards Richmond-Brighouse. Get off at the Yaletown-Roundhouse Station. From there, transfer to the Expo Line and head towards King George. Get off at the Granville Station, then walk to the Granville Street bus stop and take the bus towards the eastbound direction. Get off at the Dundas St stop; you will see Yonge-Dundas Square at 1 Dundas St E. Be sure to check the current transit schedules and fares, as costs may vary.