North Yonge Railways
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The North Yonge Railways was the Toronto Transportation Commission
's brief foray into radial service. Originally an extension of the Yonge streetcar line to Glen Echo, it was extended to Lake Simcoe after the purchase of a pre-existing rail line from the Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario
in 1927. TTC radial service ended in 1930, but later resumed under the name of North Yonge Railways and continued until 1948 under contract to the Townships of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and North York.
The service was replaced by the Toronto Transportation Commission North Yonge bus route (now TTC 97 Yonge). Service north of Steeles Avenue is provided by York Regional Transit's bus routes 98 Yonge North/99 Yonge South and VIVA
Blue. All three routes terminate at the Newmarket Bus Terminal at Eagle Street West and Davis Drive.
Toronto Transportation Commission
Before 1954, the Toronto Transit Commission was called the Toronto Transportation Commission.-History:Toronto's first public transportation company was the Williams Omnibus Bus Line and owned by undertaker Burt Williams. The franchise carried passengers in horse-drawn stagecoaches along Yonge...
's brief foray into radial service. Originally an extension of the Yonge streetcar line to Glen Echo, it was extended to Lake Simcoe after the purchase of a pre-existing rail line from the Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario
Ontario Hydro
Ontario Hydro was the official name from 1974 of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario which was established in 1906 by the provincial Power Commission Act to build transmission lines to supply municipal utilities with electricity generated by private companies already operating at Niagara...
in 1927. TTC radial service ended in 1930, but later resumed under the name of North Yonge Railways and continued until 1948 under contract to the Townships of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and North York.
The service was replaced by the Toronto Transportation Commission North Yonge bus route (now TTC 97 Yonge). Service north of Steeles Avenue is provided by York Regional Transit's bus routes 98 Yonge North/99 Yonge South and VIVA
Viva (bus rapid transit)
Viva is a bus rapid transit service operating in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Viva service is integrated with York Region Transit's local bus service to operate as one regional transit system providing seamless transit service across York Region and connections to northern Toronto.Viva was...
Blue. All three routes terminate at the Newmarket Bus Terminal at Eagle Street West and Davis Drive.
Stops
- Yonge StreetYonge StreetYonge Street is a major arterial route connecting the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto to Lake Simcoe, a gateway to the Upper Great Lakes. It was formerly listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest street in the world at , and the construction of Yonge Street is designated an "Event of...
and Eglinton AvenueEglinton AvenueEglinton Avenue, originally known as the Richview Sideroad within Etobicoke, is an east-west arterial thoroughfare in Toronto and Mississauga, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Within Toronto, Eglinton Avenue is the only road which crosses through all six former boroughs... - Glen Echo and Yonge Street (North Yonge Terminal, now residential neighbourhood)
- Yonge Street and York Mills RoadYork Mills RoadYork Mills Road is an east-west route in Toronto, Ontario, Canada named for the community of York Mills or Hoggs Hollow. "York" refers to York Township and "Mills" refers to the gristmill and sawmills in the Don River valley during 1804–1926. It is the former 10th concession road.York Mills runs...
(near Miller TavernMiller TavernThe Miller Tavern was one of many 19th century inns along Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario .Originally called the York Mills Hotel, the three storey building dates to the 1860s. A barn to house horses was located on the north side of the building...
) - Yonge Street and Steele's Corner/Morgan Siding (Yonge and Steeles)
- Yonge Street at Richmond Hill, OntarioRichmond Hill, OntarioRichmond Hill is a town located in Southern Ontario, Canada in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe...
- Keswick, OntarioKeswick, OntarioKeswick is a community in the south central portion of the Canadian province of Ontario. Located north of Toronto on Cook's Bay , Keswick is part of the Town of Georgina...
- Radial Road location now a legal office - Queensville Road - moved to Queensville Sideroad as a private residence
- Sutton, OntarioSutton, OntarioSutton is a suburban community located nearly 2 km south of Lake Simcoe in Ontario, Canada. The community was formerly a village but is now part of the Town of Georgina after amalgamation with it and North Gwillimbury in 1971.-Geography and information:...
- Dalton and High Streets now a real estate office - Willow Beach - Metro Road east of the 6th Concession now a private residence
- Winches - moved to Georgina Historical Park as a display building
- Jackson's Point, Ontario
- Beaverton, OntarioBeaverton, OntarioBeaverton is a community in Brock Township in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario, Canada.Originally part of Thorah Township in Ontario County, Beaverton was first settled in 1822. The settlement is located on Lake Simcoe at the mouth of the Beaver River...
Barns
- Eglinton Avenue West and Yonge Street - barns and shops
- Glen Echo loop
- Bond Lake carhouse and power house
- Keswick Sub-Station