Service adjustments for TIFF begin Thursday

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns to the city from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8, with some TTC services being impacted. Street celebrations will result in the closure of King St. W. between Spadina Ave. and University Ave. starting 5 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 4 until 5 a.m. Mon., Sept. 8.

During this time, the 504A/304 King and 508 Lake Shore routes will be diverting as follows:

• Eastbound from King St. W. north on Spadina Ave., east on Queen St. W., south on York St., east on Adelaide St., south on Church St., then resume regular routing eastbound on King St.
• Westbound from King St. W. north on York St., west on Queen St. W., south on Spadina Ave., then back to regular routing on King St.

503 Kingston Road replacement buses will operate westbound from King St. W., north on University Ave., west on Richmond St. W., south on Spadina Ave., to regular route. Eastbound 503 replacement buses will operate from King St. W. north on Spadina Ave., east on Adelaide St. W., south on University Ave., to regular route.

Stops on King St. W. between Spadina and University avenues will not be served.

504B King streetcars will operate between Broadview Station and Church St.

Throughout TIFF, the TTC will have identifiable staff positioned at key locations to assist customers and provide information about transit options.

Regular TTC service will resume at 5 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 8, but due to red carpet events on King St., customers may experience delays during certain time periods from Wed., Sept. 10 to Sat., Sept. 13.

The TTC thanks customers for their patience during TIFF, an event that benefits Toronto’s economy and international reputation as a world-class city.

The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service, as well as alternate route options. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for eAlerts.