Wilson (TTC)
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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.
as the last station in the 1978 subway line extension north from St. George Station.
Wilson was the northern terminus of the Spadina line for eighteen years, but with the extension to Downsview Station
in 1996, some of the bus routes have moved from the station. An additional bus platform, not needed for the reduced number of buses, was mothballed and now serves a storage area, although in 2007 construction at the remaining terminal meant temporary use of the closed platform.
A sculpture by Ted Bieler entitled Canyons is located at the mezzanine level.
in 1993) and bus garage (servicing most bus routes in north Toronto).
(formerly Downsview Airport); large events at the park, such as visits by the Pope John Paul II
and benefit concerts
, have resulted in heavy use of this station.
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...
of 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
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. It is located in the median of Allen Road
Allen Road
William R. Allen Road, known more commonly as Allen Road, The Allen Expressway or simply The Allen and formerly as the Spadina Expressway, is a short expressway/freeway in Toronto, Ontario, which runs from Kennard Avenue in the north, to Eglinton Avenue West in the south...
at 570 Wilson Avenue.
2257 parking spaces surround the station in four commuter lots.
History
Wilson Station was opened in what was then the Borough of North YorkNorth York, Ontario
North York is a dissolved municipality within the current city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the central part of the northern section of Toronto. As of the 2006 Census, it has a population of 635,370. The official 2001 census count was 608,288...
as the last station in the 1978 subway line extension north from St. George Station.
Wilson was the northern terminus of the Spadina line for eighteen years, but with the extension to Downsview Station
Downsview (TTC)
Downsview is a station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and RT. It is located at the intersection of William R. Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. The station is currently the northern terminus of its western branch, the Spadina line. It is also a ‘Vivastation’ on the...
in 1996, some of the bus routes have moved from the station. An additional bus platform, not needed for the reduced number of buses, was mothballed and now serves a storage area, although in 2007 construction at the remaining terminal meant temporary use of the closed platform.
Architecture and art
Wilson was one of two Spadina line stations designed by the TTC's in-house architects (the other being St. Clair West).A sculpture by Ted Bieler entitled Canyons is located at the mezzanine level.
Subway infrastructure in the vicinity
Northwest of the station is the Wilson Complex, opened in 1977, which houses the system's largest subway marshalling yard (it took over Yonge-University-Spadina line operations from Davisville yardDavisville (TTC)
Davisville is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 1900 Yonge Street at Chaplin Crescent/Davisville Avenue...
in 1993) and bus garage (servicing most bus routes in north Toronto).
Nearby landmarks
Nearby landmarks include the southern end of Downsview ParkDownsview Park
Downsview Park is a former Canadian Forces Base in the community of Downsview in Toronto, Canada. It contains about 231.5 hectares of land, of which more than 130 hectares are earmarked for traditional parkland, recreational and cultural amenities...
(formerly Downsview Airport); large events at the park, such as visits by the Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
and benefit concerts
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto
Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto was a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. It was also known as "Toronto Rocks", "Stars 4 SARS", "SARSStock", "SARSfest", "SARS-a-palooza", the "SARS concert", or, more descriptively, "The Rolling Stones SARS Benefit...
, have resulted in heavy use of this station.
Surface connections
- 7A Bathurst
- Route 29: Dufferin
- 29 to ExhibitionCanadian National ExhibitionCanadian National Exhibition , also known as The Ex, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day Monday. With an attendance of approximately 1.3 million visitors each season, it is Canada’s largest...
(Dufferin Gate) - 29B to ExhibitionCanadian National ExhibitionCanadian National Exhibition , also known as The Ex, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day Monday. With an attendance of approximately 1.3 million visitors each season, it is Canada’s largest...
& Ontario PlaceOntario PlaceOntario Place is a multiple use entertainment and seasonal waterfront park attraction located in Toronto, Ontario, and owned by the Crown in Right of Ontario. It is administered as an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, just south of... - 29D to Exhibition (Princes' Gates)
- 329 Blue Night Dufferin to ExhibitionCanadian National ExhibitionCanadian National Exhibition , also known as The Ex, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day Monday. With an attendance of approximately 1.3 million visitors each season, it is Canada’s largest...
- Route 96: Wilson
- 96, 96A, 96B, 96C, 96D, 96E, 96G & 319 Blue Night Wilson all go into Wilson Station (However, this is not the original Terminal.)
- 104 Faywood to Downsview StationDownsview (TTC)Downsview is a station of the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the Toronto subway and RT. It is located at the intersection of William R. Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West. The station is currently the northern terminus of its western branch, the Spadina line. It is also a ‘Vivastation’ on the...
- Route 106: York University
- 104 Faywood to Downsview Station
- 106A to York University
- Route 107: Keele North
- 107A to Teston Rd
- 107B to Rutherford GO Station
- 107F to Kirby Rd
- Route 108: Downsview
- 107A to Jane & Driftwood
- Route 117: Alness
- 117B to Steeles
- 120 Calvington to Sheppard/Jane via De Havilland
- Route 160: Bathurst North (Extra Fare required north of Steeles)
- 160 to Centre Street
- 160A to Steeles
- Route 165: Weston Road North (All routes go into Wilson Station, but it is not the Original Terminal.) (Extra Fare required north of Steeles)
- 165 to Steeles
- 165A to Canada's Wonderland
- 165D to Major Mackenzie
- 165F to Canada Dr