The Toronto Traveler

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC for short) is the government authority that controls and maintains the subway system in Toronto.  They are responsible for not only making sure that the current stations and trains remain in good authority, but they are also responsible for making additions whenever the funding they receive allows for it.  A full map of the subway system as it currently exists in Toronto can be found here and while understanding the system enough to be able to navigate to different places in the smallest amount of time takes some practice, there are a few things that you can start doing right now to get off on the right track.

1) If in doubt, ask: The TTC information helpline located at 416-393-INFO is your best friend.  You can use it to get the best directions for where you want to go directly from the horse’s mouth.

2) Most attractions will be close to a subway station: If you are in Toronto and are looking for a tourist attraction, chances are it is going to be very close to one of the subway stations.  This is because stations are built with tourism in mind and they have been for decades now, so the city knows pretty well where to put new stations.

3) Day passes might be worth it: The TTC has a day pass that they sell that allows you to take a family around for a full day.  This pass can end up saving you dozens of dollars if you are planning to have a busy day of activities with the whole family in tow.  The pass is sold on a daily basis at all of the subway stations, so make sure that you consider purchasing it if you forsee the potential use of multiple TTC fares during the day.

These are just three tips to whet your appetite and get you started; I’ll have more to say about using the TTC later on down the road.

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