Museum station: Take two!

Here's another look at Museum Station. It really is special, especially compared to some of the other stations. For more signs, look at Signs, Signs.

Museum station

Several museums, including the Gardiner, are accessible from Museum Station. I know the columns with the fake Egyptian and Incan art are sort of cheesy, but I rather like them. It's one of my favorite stops on the yellow line.

Saint Patrick

A look at one of the subway stations on the (limited) network of Toronto. You can't really tell from this photo, but the tiles in this station are an ugly green colour. Although it's not a nice green, no other colour will do for Saint Patty's!

September theme day: People watching

I love to do a little people watching inside the subway. I actually caught this shot back in July when the Olympics were still on. There were maple leaves almost everywhere in support of Canadian athletes. I'm not sure these people had the Olympics on their minds as they were waiting for the subway, but who knows? Perhaps some of them have Olympic dreams of their own!

It's the first of the month again. If you'd like to see more contributions to the CDP Theme Day, click here. I've also go a bonus people shot on my travel blog.

Subway shadows

The spot where I usually get on the subway is actually an above-ground section. You're looking at Yorkdale station. Those two ladies are probably headed to the mall which is located here. Sometimes I drive and park my car at the mall in order to save a bit of time and that's exactly what I did this day.

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On the tracks

A look at the subway tracks from a bridge at the Saint Clair station. I find train tracks so fascinating!

To see more monochrome shots from around the world, visit the Weekend in Black and White.

Toe the line

I've shown you the old-style subway cars before, now here's a look at the new ones. It's a totally open train, so you can follow this red line from one end to the other. And believe me, there are still many people who find that an entertaining proposition!

For more red from around the world, visit Ruby Tuesday.

TTC sign

Although they are not as prominent as the signs in say, Paris or New York, the Toronto Transit Commission does advertise its subway stops with a small sign. This is the entrance to Spadina station which is on the University-Spadina side of the yellow line. I frequent this station quite a bit and just happened to be there a few days ago when it was sunny and all the snow had melted. 

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Confidential to my Dad: Happy Birthday!!!

Station art

I found this bright, geometric mural inside the Saint Clair West subway station. The colors and angles really appeal to me. I think it's really nice that the TTC tries to make the stations look nice, it's a small touch but it can make a difference for those who commute every day.

Inside

A look inside one of the Toronto subway cars. This is one of the older models, the new ones are totally open, - you can walk all the way from the front of the train to the back. Next time I get on one of those cars, I'll have to get a shot. Hope you enjoy the old-style cars for now.

Domed in

Some of the subway entrances here in Toronto have domes over them. They make nice photographic opportunities and more importantly, help keep the cold winds out in the winter!

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December theme day: Action

Here's some TTC action for you! The train was just arriving at Saint George station and I was lucky to catch it at the right moment to create some action blur. Generally speaking, I like the subway here. It could just use a little expansion. Two lines just doesn't seem like enough for a city with more than five million people.

If you'd like to see more action shots from around the world, click here. And I've got some action in the Tiergarten Park from Berlin for you on my travel blog.

Osgoode, osgoode station

If you like shopping, this is the stop to take in Toronto. You'll land right on Queen Street where all the cute and funky little boutiques are. It's one of my favorite areas for browsing.

Shiny wall

I love taking public transport. Although I have to admit for a city the size of Toronto, I don't think their system is very good. But the two subway lines we have will get you to the main spots downtown. I live on the yellow line and I often use the underground to get to the Spadina stop. I got this shiny shot with my iPhone.

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