Eglinton West Subway

Eglinton West Subway station is on the Yonge – University-Spadina line of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).  It was opened to the public in 1978 and serves about 20,000 people a day.  It is situated in the neighbourhood of Little Jamaica.

 

Back in the mid 90’s Eglinton West subway station was to become an interchange station but due to the Harris government, the Eglinton subway project was put to a halt and the partial tunnel was refilled.  Up until recently the idea of Eglinton west becoming a interchange had been re-addressed once again in the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Light rail line) proposal.  This too has been put on hold by the new mayor elect Rob Ford.  (see LRT lines) on my blog for more details. 

Dundas West Subway

Dundas West Station

Vincent Yard

Dundas West Subway (not to be confused with Dundas), is on the Bloor-Danforth line of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).  It was opened to the public in 1966 and serves about 25,000 people a day.  Located between Dundas West station and Keele is a small rail yard, used to store only about 6 cars, making it the smallest yard on the system.  It’s called Vincent yard.

Blue Bay Cafe-Cajun Food

A unique feature of Dundas West station is a McDonald’s restaurant located directly beside the TTC collector booth.  It’s accessible from both in or outside the station.  So if you are in a hurry and having a Mac attack, it’s a great location.   If you are looking to dine at a classier establishment, the Blue Bay Café, located 2243 Dundas St. West is a spike-heeled running distance from the Dundas West subway station.  It’s a vegetarian restaurant that serves up spicy hot food and I must admit, I am partial to samosas, but forced myself to try an okra-based dished with tomatoes and onions.  This place can turn a meat lover into a vegetarian!