New Ontario Line Connection at Osgoode Station Incorporates Heritage Building

TORONTO, ON – In a nod to Toronto‘s rich architectural history, the new Ontario Line connection at Osgoode Station will feature a familiar landmark. The new subway entrance, located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and Simcoe Street, will incorporate the east and front-facing walls of the historic building that once stood at 205 Queen Street West.

Designed by renowned architect Daniel Horsburgh for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, this building was constructed in 1929. Recognized for its intricate stonework details and a distinctive pair of fluted columns, the structure is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Ontario Line is an ambitious new transit project that will span 15.6 kilometers, connecting Ontario Place to the Ontario Science Centre. With 15 stations, including Osgoode Station, the Ontario Line aims to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve connectivity across the city.

As the Ontario Line continues to develop, the preservation of this piece of Toronto’s architectural history underscores the commitment to blending modern transit solutions with the city’s historical heritage. The integration of the 1929 building’s façade into the new subway entrance ensures that a touch of Toronto’s past will remain a visible and celebrated part of its future transit infrastructure.

SOURCE Metrolinx