Bloor and Yonge Subway

Yonge and Bloor Subway Station is the Grand daddy Subway and right in the heart of the City of Toronto. It acts as an interchange to where the North to South and East to West points are accessible from one place. The station roots from the Yonge University –Spadina line and the Bloor-Danforth lines of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

After visiting Barren "Bessarion" yesterday ;) I thought I would do a very public place today and it was pretty busy as it serves over a half of million people a day. But I still managed to squeeze myself comfortably in and take some pictures around and met lots of friendly people ;) Toronto is still full of friendly people!

Outside there is lots to eat and drink 
Entertainment  (I love like theatre and the Panasonic is cool little nook!)Gentlemen Clubs and quaint pubs

Great shops-H&M/Holt Refrew and others

Anyone who knows me will understand why I posted the picture of this! Apparently it seems I am fascinated with round, shiny and blue things in life! ;)

Bessarion Subway Station

The Bessarion Subway Station is on the Sheppard Line of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). It was opened to the public in 2002 as part of the first phase. I couldn’t believe that this was considered a viable station since when you come outside there is pretty much nothing to see! I grew up minutes away from Bessarion / Sheppard Streets and stayed in this area for a the first 10 years of my life. I was amazed to see that most of the intersection of Bessarion and Sheppard was pretty much the same. The old Canadian Tire warehouse site was torn down and since 1998 remains in rubble as you can see after all of these years.

So what was the big deal with having built this station here at Bessarion? I mean it really doesn’t look like its even being used ;) Especially since the Leslie Street Station was just minutes away? It's actually kind of creepy being in there (anyone ever see The Shining?)

So I did some research and found out the reason they built Bessarion was part of a plan that has been in the pre-development stages since 1998! It turns out that as of 2007, a development into a large multi-condo complex called the Concord Park Place is in the works. A company in Vancouver called Concord Adex Investments bought the project, this complex will also include a community park as well. So I guess that makes sense? But for now, it looks like a major loss, well at least until the condos and townhomes get built. Guess by then though they'll have to get rid of the ghosts at Bessarion Station first ;)

Main Street Subway

The Main Street Subway is on the Bloor Danforth Line of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Up until 1966, the site used to be the Main Loop of the Carlton street car line and still has a streetcar service running in and out of there. In 1968, the Subway station was opened.

I have a friend who lives at this intersection and if you see the number of apartments in one corner, I really believe someone must know someone at Main/Danforth ;) Check out these corner pics. Incidentally, for the best shwarma in the City, take the subway to Main and check out “Sultan” … great price, friendly service, even better food!

Oh and the Danforth GO station is right there as well, so it’s a great interchange to get out of Toronto (East to Oshawa or West to Hamilton)!

I think I need a better camera, these pictures look a little dull ;)

Pape Subway

Outside Pape Station-under contruction

Pape Subway Station is on the Bloor-Danforth Line of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). It been quite the eye sore for a few years now while it is being under constant construction and delays by Contractors and the City. Pape is scheduled for a revamp into the modern world.

When you walk outside you are right in the heart of Greektown! Famous corner of Pape and Danforth with loads of shops and great places to eat! Every year since 1994 Danforth is closed off for the famous annual Tastes of Danforth celebration which started with 5,000 people and now over a 1,000,000 show up to sample the best of the Mediterranean!

The House

On a personal note, since I just couldn’t help myself today.. taking a walk from the corner of Pape and Danforth --just one block south and saw the house I was married in and raised my two small children for about 7 years before life threw me a hardball, and I left with my children with a decision and a new direction.

                                                                                    

It was still a gorgeous fall day to be out:)

Leslie Subway

The Leslie Subway is on the Sheppard Line. It opened in 2002 to the public. When I see these stations I am usually just catching them at random times when I’m on my way home from work so try to catch pictures when its not so crowded!

Here are some of them.

The Leslie Subway takes to minutes away from the East Don River (which isn’t quite so stinky these days) and of course in the heart of North York, you can always depend on gorgeous parkland that’s been maintained throughout.

The North York General Hospital and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine are directly at the corner of Leslie and Esther Shriner Drive- if you are a frequent visitor to the Hospital I strongly suggest the subway since I’ve heard the prices of parking there is outrageous! If you’re looking to go shopping IKEA and Canadian Tire are also within minutes from the Leslie Subway.