Yonge-Dundas Square: The Heartbeat of Toronto
Explore the vibrant Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto's premier urban plaza filled with entertainment, dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.
Yonge-Dundas Square is an iconic urban plaza in downtown Toronto, blending vibrant culture with entertainment, shopping, and dining. This bustling hub attracts locals and tourists alike, offering a dynamic space for events, art, and social gatherings.
A brief summary to Yonge-Dundas Square
- 1 Dundas St E, Toronto, Old Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2R8, CA
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Local tips
- Visit during the evening to experience the square's stunning light displays and lively atmosphere.
- Check the event calendar online to catch live performances and special events happening during your visit.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and dynamic performances around the square.
- Explore nearby attractions like the Eaton Centre for shopping and the Elgin Theatre for a show.
- Dress comfortably as the square encourages walking and exploring its surroundings.
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Getting There
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Car
If you are driving from Kelowna, take Highway 97 southbound. Continue straight for approximately 40 kilometers until you reach the junction with Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway). Merge onto Highway 1 towards the east and follow the signs for Kamloops. After about 60 kilometers, exit onto Highway 97C towards Merritt. Continue on this highway for about 80 kilometers until you reach Merritt, then merge onto Highway 5 south. Keep driving for around 180 kilometers, following signs for Vancouver. When you approach the outskirts of Vancouver, take the exit towards Highway 1 east (Trans-Canada Highway) towards Burnaby. Continue to follow Highway 1 and then take exit 29 for Main St. towards Vancouver. Merge onto Main St. and follow it to E Hastings St, then turn left. Continue until you reach the intersection with Dundas St where Yonge-Dundas Square is located.
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Public Transportation
To reach Yonge-Dundas Square using public transportation from most locations in the Okanagan, first, you will need to take a bus to the nearest major transit hub, which is the Kelowna Bus Terminal. From there, board the Greyhound bus service heading to Toronto. Once you arrive in Toronto, you can take the TTC subway. Get on Line 1 (Yonge-University) at Union Station and head northbound. Disembark at the Dundas Station. Exit the station and you will be at Yonge-Dundas Square, which is just steps away.
