Weekend service changes

Line 2 – Early closure at 11 p.m. Friday, August 8 – Woodbine to Kennedy stations

Subway service on Line 2 between Woodbine and Kennedy stations will be replaced by shuttle buses starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 8, until the end of service at approximately 2 a.m. 

TTC staff will be available to assist customers. Wheel-Trans service will be available for any customer requiring assistance.

Warden Station will be closed. All other stations will remain open for customers to purchase or load a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket and connect to surface routes.

Line 2 – Late opening Sunday, August 10 – St. George to Chester stations

Subway service on Line 2 between St George and Chester stations will be replaced by shuttle buses between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., for structural maintenance. Subway service will start by 11 a.m.

TTC staff will be available to assist customers. Wheel-Trans service will be available for any customer requiring assistance.

Bay and Sherbourne stations will be closed. All other stations will remain open for customers to purchase or load a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket and connect to surface routes

While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the end of service each night, it continues to require early weeknight and weekend closures to complete state-of-good-repair work.

To confirm the status of elevators and escalators throughout the system, contact the TTC lift line at: 416-539-5438 (LIFT) for real-time information on any outages.

Follow @ttcnotices on X, subscribe to MyTTC e-Services and check the Live Service Alerts on ttc.ca for up-to-date service information.

85/385 Sheppard East and 985 Sheppard East Express temporary diversions for Mega Blast Event – August 9 at 5 a.m. to August 11 at 5 a.m.

85/385 Sheppard East and 985 Sheppard East Express buses will divert both ways on Conlins, Ellesmere and Meadowvale roads.

Stops not served: Sheppard Avenue East between Conlins and Meadowvale roads. 

Chinatown Festival
Spadina Avenue (west side) between St Andrew Street and Sullivan Street

Celebrate 25 years of culture and community, with the traditional lion dance, cultural performances, street food, music, and more! Want to learn more? Visit the Toronto Chinatown Festival website.

• Saturday, August 9 – noon to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Heading to the event? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to St Patrick Station. From there, board a westbound 505 Dundas streetcar, or walk westward along Dundas Street for about 10 minutes to the intersection of Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue, where you’re at the heart of the event!
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Spadina Station. From there, take a southbound 510 Spadina streetcar the stop at Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West in the heart of the event!

Dream in High Park – “Romeo & Juliet” - until August 31
High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor St West

Dream in High Park returns for its 2025 summer run. Grab your family, pack a picnic and enjoy the production of the ever-popular “Romeo & Juliet.”

Nightly start times at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m., outdoor venue, weather permitting, running until August 31, 2025.

For more information visit the Dream in High Park website.

Want to attend the show? The TTC can take you there!

Option 1: Take Line 2 to High Park Station. From the main entrance, walk west to High Park Ave, then walk south to the lights at Bloor Street West and High Park Avenue. Continue through the lights, staying on the sidewalk to the left on Colborne Lodge Drive. Follow signage to get to the amphitheatre. In total, it is an approximately 20-minute walk to the amphitheatre from the station.

Option 2: Take the 501 Queen streetcar to the stop at the south side of High Park on The Queensway at Colborne Lodge Drive. From there, walk along Colborne Lodge Drive to the intersection at Centre Road where you will see the path to the amphitheatre.

Option 3: On Saturday and Sunday, the 203 High Park seasonal bus route will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. between High Park Station and Colborne Lodge Drive. The last stop on the route is Colborne Lodge Drive at Centre Road where you will see the path to the amphitheatre.

Dusk Dances
Withrow Park, 725 Logan Avenue

Don’t miss Toronto’s beloved outdoor dance festival running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night until August 10. For more information on the 2025 season, visit the Dusk Dances website.

The TTC can get you movin’ and groovin’!

• Option 1: Take Line 2 to Chester Station. The park is about a 10-minute walk south from the station.
• Option 2: Take the 506 Carlton streetcar to the stop at Gerrard Street East and Logan Avenue. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the park.

Electric Island
Woodbine Park, 1675 Lake Shore Boulevard East 

Dive into the electric energy of as Electric Island temporarily converts the city's parks into the epicentre of electronic music. Catch all the Electric Island action this weekend at Woodbine Park.

• Friday, August 8 – beginning at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9 – beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Here are a few ways the TTC can take you there: 

• Option 1: Take a 501 Queen streetcar to Queen Street East at Woodbine Avenue. From there, it’s approximately a 7-minute walk to the park.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Woodbine Station. From there, take a 92 Woodbine South bus and exit at 1816 Lake Shore Boulevard East. From there, it’s approximately a 4-minute walk to the park.
• Option 3: Take Line 2 to Coxwell Station. From there, take a 22 Coxwell South bus and exit at Queen Street East and Kingston Road. From there, it’s approximately a 15-minute walk to the park.

Habari Africa Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

Celebrate Africa's rich and diverse cultures with live music, dance, films, workshops and arts. Want to learn more? Visit the Habari Africa Festival website.

• Friday, August 8 – 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9 – noon to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – noon to 7 p.m.

Heading to the festival? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Queens Quay West and Harbourfront Centre. It is an approximately 1-minute walk to the venue from the stop.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Spadina Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Queens Quay West and Harbourfront Centre. It is an approximately 1-minute walk to the venue from the stop.
• Option 3: From St Andrew Station, it’s a 15-minute walk south to the venue.

JerkFest Toronto
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke

Create new memories from familiar tropical vibes at North America's longest-running jerk food and music festival. Learn more at the JerkFest Toronto website.

• Friday, August 8 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – noon to 7 p.m.

Heading out for the vibes and beats? The TTC can take you there!

Take Line 2 to Royal York Station. From there, take a westbound 48 Rathburn bus to 590 Rathburn Road. From there’s it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the park.

Mega Blast
Sheppard Avenue East from Dean Park Road to Meadowvale Avenue

Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend with top-tier artists and performers lighting up one of Scarborough’s biggest cultural street festivals? Then check out Mega Blast Toronto!

• Saturday, August 9 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Want to catch the action? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 4 eastbound towards Don Mills Station. From there, board an eastbound 85 Sheppard East bus. Exit at the stop at Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue East and you’re at the entrance to the event.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Kennedy Station. From there, board an eastbound 86 Scarborough bus. Exit at the stop at Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue East, and you’re at the entrance to the event.

Please note: there will be a temporary route change on the 85/385 Sheppard East and 985 Sheppard East Express buses from August 9 at 5 a.m. to August 11 at 5 a.m. to accommodate the Mega Blast event.

Taco Fest Toronto
Fort York, 250 Fort York Boulevard

Are you ready for three action-packed days brimming with mouth-watering tacos, freshly prepared churros, refreshing margaritas, and a hopping tequila and mezcal bar? Then check out the Taco Fest Toronto website, buy your tickets, and head on down to Fort York this weekend!

• Friday, August 8 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Heading to Taco Fest? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there take a westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar to the stop at Fleet Street at Bastion Street. Fort York is about a 5-minute walk north from the stop along Gzowski Blvd.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station. From there, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to the stop at Bathurst Street and Fort York Boulevard. Then walk about 2 minutes west along Fort York Boulevard to the entrance.

Union Summer: various events throughout the summer
Union Station, 65 Front Street West

Union Summer presented by TD returns to the plaza in front of Union Station until August 10 with free indoor and outdoor experiences featuring dynamic music, exhibitions, live performances, curated food vendors, plus beat-the-heat beverages and desserts, all to celebrate summer in the city. 

Gather, connect and experience the food, concerts and a whole lot more, just outside Union Station. For more information on current and future events, visit the Union Summer website.

• Friday, August 8: Best of Union Beats: DJ Fly & Lady Di – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Soul Friday: The Recipee – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9: Saturday Symphonies: Just Sax – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Junior Dance Party with Toronto DJ Academy – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Skratch Bastid – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10: Brass & Brunch: SHOUT! The Band: noon to 2 p.m. | The Rudy Ray Show presents Waleed Afro Ensemble – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Want to check out the events? The TTC can take you there! Simply take any route that gets you to Union Station, like:

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station, exit to the south side of Front St West and the stage is a short distance from there.
• Option 2: Take the 510A Spadina streetcar to the stop at Union Station.
• Option 3: Take the 504C or 504D King replacement bus to St Andrew Station. From there, it’s about a 7-minute walk south to Union Station.
• Option 4: Take a southbound 19 Bay bus to Front St West at Bay St. From there, it’s about a 3-minute walk west to Union Station.

Wavelength Summer Thing
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West

Enjoy Canadian creativity on display for two full days of live music, ranging from indie folk to psychedelic electronica to poetic hip-hop. See the full lineup at the Wavelength Summer Thing website.

• Saturday, August 9 – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 10 – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Heading to the celebration? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to Exhibition Loop. From there, follow directional signage to Trillium Park, east of Budweiser Stage.
• Option 2: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a westbound 510 Spadina streetcar from Union Station to Exhibition Loop. From there, follow directional signage to Trillium Park, east of Budweiser Stage.

WAYO Children’s Festival
Berkeley Castle/ Berkeley Theatre, 260 The Esplanade

WAYO is an immersive maze-style journey of discovery and wonder designed especially for children under 12 and their families. Find out more by visiting the WAYO website.

• August 8 to 10 – Showtimes at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Ready to explore? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take an eastbound 121 Esplanade-River bus to Front Street East at Berkeley Street. From there, it’s a two-minute walk south of the stop to the venue.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Castle Frank Station. From there, take a southbound 65 Parliament bus to the stop at Parliament Street and Mill Street. The venue is about a 2-minute walk west of the stop through Parliament Square Park. 

Carlos Ballarta – 7 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Blvd, Exhibition Place

Heading to the show? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station. From there, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Option 2: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar towards Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour with Kaytranada and Mike Dean – 7 p.m.
Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way

Heading to see The Weeknd this weekend? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, exit the station and walk west along the south side of Front Street West to Rogers Centre. Alternatively, you can take the SkyWalk indoor path connecting Union Station to the CN Tower and Rogers Centre.
• Option 2: If you are travelling on bus or streetcar routes in the downtown core, the 510 Spadina, 19 Bay, 97 Yonge, 114 Queens Quay East and 121 Esplanade-River routes will get you to and from the concert. 

Linkin Park: From Zero World Tour – 7:30 p.m.
Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay Street

Heading to the concert? The TTC can take you there! 

Take Line 1 to Union Station. Exit to Bay Street to the west and then walk south to the Scotiabank Arena entrance.

If you are travelling on bus or streetcar routes in the downtown core, the 510 Spadina, 19 Bay, 97 Yonge, 114 Queens Quay East and 121 Esplanade-River routes will get you to and from the concert. 

Harbourfront Farmers Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Commons at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

Enjoy seasonal produce, meats and products with Ontario's farmers and small-batch producers at the Harbourfront Farmers Market Saturday until September 27.

For those heading to the Farmers Market, here a few ways the TTC can take you there:

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Queens Quay West and Harbourfront Centre. It is an approximately 1-minute walk to the venue from the stop.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Spadina Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Queens Quay West and Harbourfront Centre. It is an approximately 1-minute walk to the venue from the stop.
• Option 3: From St Andrew Station, it’s a 15-minute walk south to the venue.

Beaches Artisan Market – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen Street East

Love Local with your friends and family and join us for a vibrant celebration of local creativity and community spirit. Shop one-of-a-kind handmade goods from local Toronto makers. More information here.

Want to experience local creativity in action? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take a 501 Queen streetcar to the stop at Queen Street East and Bellefair Avenue – right at the entrance to Kew Gardens.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Woodbine Station. From there, transfer to a southbound 92 Woodbine South bus to the stop at Woodbine Avenue at Queen Street East. From there, it’s about a 7-minute walk east down Queen Street to the park.

Taste of Albion – noon to midnight
Thistledown Plaza, 988 Albion Road, Etobicoke

Celebrate the summer with delicious food from the Caribbean, South Asia and Africa along with captivating performances, and a doubles eating competition that can’t be missed! For more information, visit the Albion Islington Square BIA. 

Ready to eat your weight in doubles? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Wilson Station. From there, take a westbound 118 Thistle Down bus to the stop at Thistle Down Boulevard and Albion Road.
• Option 2: From Islington Station, take a northbound 37 Islington bus to the intersection of Islington Avenue and Albion Rd. From there, you’re a short walk to Thistledown Plaza.

Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa Redblacks – 3 p.m.
BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd, Exhibition Place 

Want to catch the game? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar towards Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to BMO Field.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station. From there, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to BMO Field.
• Option 3: Take Line 2 to Ossington station. From there, take a 63 Ossington bus southbound towards Liberty Village and exit at Strachan Avenue at East Liberty Street. From there, it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to BMO Field.

Basketmouth – 8 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Blvd, Exhibition Place

Heading to the show? The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station. From there, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• Option 2: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar towards Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. 

Disability Arts Festival – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street

Shop for work created solely by disabled artists, participate in community-building games and activities, listen to live music from disabled musicians, and enjoy food & drinks from community vendors. For details visit the Disability Arts Festival website.

The TTC can take you there! Take Line 2 to Christie Station. From there, board a northbound 126 Christie bus to Christie Street at Benson Avenue. From there, it’s a short walk to the venue.

Toronto Artisan Market – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Trinity Bellwoods Park 790 Queen Street West

Shop one of a kind handmade goods from up and coming Canadian Makers. For more details, and to meet the makers, visit the Toronto Artisan Market website.

The TTC can take you there!

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Osgoode Station. From there, board a westbound 501 Queen streetcar to the stop at Strachan Avenue, right outside the southern entrance to Trinity Bellwoods Park.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Ossington Station. From there, board a southbound 63 Ossington bus to the stop at Queen Street West and Shaw Street. From there, it’s a few minutes’ walk east to the southern entrance to the park.
• Option 3: Take a 505 Dundas streetcar to the stop at Dundas Street West and Shaw Street. From there, you’re at the northern entrance to the park.

Music in the Garden at the Spadina Museum – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road, Toronto

Enjoy the eclectic genre-defying music of Avi C. Engel whose influences range from symbolist poetry, surrealism, early folk and blues music, jazz, chanson, and offbeat cinema. For information click here.

Heading to the concert? The TTC can take you there! Take Line 1 to Dupont Station. From there, the Spadina Museum is about a 5-minute walk north.

Celtic and Canadian: Lo & the High Road – 4:00 p.m. 
Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront Centre, 479 Queens Quay West 

Take a journey across far-reaching worlds, both real and imagined. Lo & the High Road is a Celtic-inspired, five-piece folk band that mixes traditional folk music and originals. For more information, visit the Harbourfront Centre website. 

For those attending the concert, here is how the TTC can take you there:   

• Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Spadina Avenue and Queens Quay West. Then, it is approximately a 3-minute walk to the venue.
• Option 2: Take Line 2 to Spadina Station. From there, take a 510 Spadina streetcar and exit at Queens Quay West and Lower Spadina Ave. Then, it is approximately a 3-minute walk to the venue.

Christie Pits Film Festival – “Lady Bird” (sundown)
Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor Street West

Bring your blankets and chairs and gather together to sit on the berms at Christie Pits park and enjoy movies after dark Sunday from July 6 to August 24.

Concessions open at 6 p.m., showtime starts at sundown.

To learn more, read content advisories, or see the full movie schedule visit the Film Festival website.

It’s easy to get there on the TTC: Take Line 2 to Christie Station, then walk a few minutes west to the park.

Goo Goo Dolls – 7:30 p.m.
Budweiser Stage, 909 Lakeshore Boulevard West 

For those attending the concert, here are two ways the TTC can take you there:

• Option 1: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station. From there, take a southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar to Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to Budweiser Stage.
• Option 2: Take Line 1 to Union Station. From there take a westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Exhibition Loop. Exit at Exhibition Loop, then follow directional signage to Budweiser Stage. 

Please make sure to double-check your route using our Trip Planner. 

Unforeseen delays and route diversions can happen at any time. Follow @TTCNotices on X, subscribe to MyTTC e-Services and check the Live Service Alerts on ttc.ca for up-to-date service information.

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