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St. George (TTC)
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St. George is a station on the Yonge-University-Spadina and Bloor-Danforth lines of the subway system
in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is located at 323 Bloor Street
West at St. George Street. This is the second busiest station, after Bloor-Yonge
Station, serving a combined total of approximately people a day.
Between 1963 and 1966, there was a direct surface connection at the Bedford Road entrance to BLOOR and DANFORTH streetcars, some of which used the Bedford Loop during rush hours. The Bedford Loop was immediately south of the station structure; streetcars entered from Bedford Rd., turned west into the loop beside the station, and exited south on to Bloor St. The loading platform was immediately west of the parkette on the north side of Bloor, and is now the site of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
(OISE). This loop gave passengers travelling in peak hours a more direct connection between the subway and eastbound and westbound streetcars than walking to/from the curbside stops. The loop closed in February 1966 with the opening of the Bloor-Danforth Subway.
Bay
and St. George stations each have four parallel tracks, two above two. Between these stations and Museum
is a full double-track, grade-separated wye junction. The tracks to and from Museum connect to the upper St. George and Lower Bay
stations, while the tracks along Bloor use lower St. George and upper Bay. From February to September 1966 all three sides of the wye were used in regular service: from each of three terminals — Eglinton
, Keele
, and Woodbine
— trains ran alternately to the other two (between Eglinton and Museum they went via Union
).
After the six months of interlining, the Bloor-Danforth Line became a separate route and lower Bay was closed. Upper St. George would become the terminus of the Yonge-University line until 1978, when the extension to Wilson
was opened. Lower Bay is sometimes used as a movie or TV set, and has been used for platform-surface experiments.
. However, St. George Street is named for Quetton St. George, a French-born British citizen who lived in Toronto in the 19th century. The signs were designed by Paul Arthur and installed in 1993 as part of a new system of wayfinding signage which was to be implemented in the entire subway system. Ultimately, the TTC did not go through with the project but did not remove the prototypes either, preserving some of Arthur's designs.
, University of Toronto Schools
, the north side of the University of Toronto
, the Royal Conservatory of Music
, the Chinese Consul General, and the York Club
.
Toronto subway and RT
The Toronto subway and RT is a rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of both underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission . It was Canada's first completed subway system, with the first line being built under Yonge Street, which opened in...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is located at 323 Bloor Street
Bloor Street
Bloor Street is a major east–west residential and commercial thoroughfare in Toronto, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Bloor Street runs from the Prince Edward Viaduct westward into Mississauga, where it ends at Central Parkway. East of the viaduct, Danforth Avenue continues along the same...
West at St. George Street. This is the second busiest station, after Bloor-Yonge
Bloor-Yonge (TTC)
Bloor-Yonge is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina and the Bloor–Danforth subway lines operated by the Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 733 Yonge Street at Bloor Street West/East...
Station, serving a combined total of approximately people a day.
Entrances
- St. George Entrance
- This entrance is located on the east side of St. George St. just north of Bloor St West at 43°40′05.75"N 79°23′59.6"W (these coordinates are those displayed in the title bar of this article)
- Bedford Entrance
- This entrance is located on the west side of Bedford Rd. just north of Bloor St West at 43°40′07.25"N 79°23′52.4"W. Patrons board the 26 Dupont bus from a platform within the station boundaries at this entrance, hence no paper transfer is needed.
History
The station was first opened on February 28, 1963 for the University section of the Yonge-University-Spadina line, followed by the Bloor-Danforth line on February 26, 1966, and finally on January 28, 1978 for the Spadina section of the former line.Between 1963 and 1966, there was a direct surface connection at the Bedford Road entrance to BLOOR and DANFORTH streetcars, some of which used the Bedford Loop during rush hours. The Bedford Loop was immediately south of the station structure; streetcars entered from Bedford Rd., turned west into the loop beside the station, and exited south on to Bloor St. The loading platform was immediately west of the parkette on the north side of Bloor, and is now the site of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto is a teachers' college in Toronto, Ontario.-History:OISE/UT traces its origins to the founding of the Provincial Normal School in 1847...
(OISE). This loop gave passengers travelling in peak hours a more direct connection between the subway and eastbound and westbound streetcars than walking to/from the curbside stops. The loop closed in February 1966 with the opening of the Bloor-Danforth Subway.
Interlining
Bay (TTC)
Bay is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 64 Bloor Street West at Bay Street.One major amenity of this station is the Toronto Transit Commission's Lost articles office, where objects lost on TTC property are kept.-History:Bay Station was...
and St. George stations each have four parallel tracks, two above two. Between these stations and Museum
Museum (TTC)
Museum is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 75 Queen's Park at Charles Street West...
is a full double-track, grade-separated wye junction. The tracks to and from Museum connect to the upper St. George and Lower Bay
Bay (TTC)
Bay is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 64 Bloor Street West at Bay Street.One major amenity of this station is the Toronto Transit Commission's Lost articles office, where objects lost on TTC property are kept.-History:Bay Station was...
stations, while the tracks along Bloor use lower St. George and upper Bay. From February to September 1966 all three sides of the wye were used in regular service: from each of three terminals — Eglinton
Eglinton (TTC)
Eglinton is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is at 2190 Yonge Street at Eglinton Avenue. It is one of the larger stations of the Toronto Transit Commission , with several shops located on the concourse level...
, Keele
Keele (TTC)
Keele is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 1733 Bloor Street West at Keele Street/Parkside Drive...
, and Woodbine
Woodbine (TTC)
Woodbine is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. The address of the station is 2072 Danforth Avenue and it is physically located at the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard....
— trains ran alternately to the other two (between Eglinton and Museum they went via Union
Union (TTC)
Union Station is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and RT. Opened in 1954 along with the first twelve subway stations of Toronto, it is located between the Yonge Street and University Avenue sections of the line at 55 Front Street West between Bay Street and York...
).
After the six months of interlining, the Bloor-Danforth Line became a separate route and lower Bay was closed. Upper St. George would become the terminus of the Yonge-University line until 1978, when the extension to Wilson
Wilson (TTC)
Wilson is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the median of Allen Road at 570 Wilson Avenue.2257 parking spaces surround the station in four commuter lots.-History:...
was opened. Lower Bay is sometimes used as a movie or TV set, and has been used for platform-surface experiments.
Paul Arthur signage
Some areas of the station contain wayfinding signage with the image of a crest with a dragon, referencing the Christian legendSaint George and the Dragon
The episode of Saint George and the Dragon appended to the hagiography of Saint George was Eastern in origin, brought back with the Crusaders and retold with the courtly appurtenances belonging to the genre of Romance...
. However, St. George Street is named for Quetton St. George, a French-born British citizen who lived in Toronto in the 19th century. The signs were designed by Paul Arthur and installed in 1993 as part of a new system of wayfinding signage which was to be implemented in the entire subway system. Ultimately, the TTC did not go through with the project but did not remove the prototypes either, preserving some of Arthur's designs.
Subway infrastructure in the vicinity
Upon leaving the station, the line curves south by 90 degrees to run under Queen’s Park (the street). The two tracks split into separate tunnels in this area, briefly running at different levels to form a grade-separated junction with the second pair of link tracks from the Bloor-Danforth line, which curves in from the east.Tenants
- Gateway NewstandsGateway NewstandsGateway Newstands is a company that operates convenience stores and kiosks in large office buildings, shopping centres, public places, and transit stations in the United States and Canada...
(there are two: one at the St. George exit and another at the Bedford exit)
Nearby landmarks
Nearby landmarks include the Bata Shoe MuseumBata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum is a museum in downtown Toronto, Canada that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world. It offers four exhibitions, three of which are time-limited, as well as lectures, performances and family events....
, University of Toronto Schools
University of Toronto Schools
The University of Toronto Schools is an independent secondary day school affiliated with the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
, the north side of the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, the Royal Conservatory of Music
Royal Conservatory of Music
The Royal Conservatory of Music is a music school and performance venue in Toronto, Canada. Other uses of the term include:*The Madrid Royal Conservatory, Spain*The Royal Academy of Music, London, United Kingdom...
, the Chinese Consul General, and the York Club
York Club
The York Club is a private gentlemen's club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is in The Annex neighborhood close to the University of Toronto . The building it inhabits was originally constructed in 1892 as a home for George Horace Gooderham and his large family. The architect was David Roberts, who...
.
Surface connections
- 26 Dupont to Jane StationJane (TTC)Jane is a station on the Bloor–Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada. It is located at 2440 Bloor Street West at Jane Street. It was opened in 1968.- Entrances :...