Directions
Please note: All prices shown below are subject to change.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Pearson Airport by Airport Limousine or Taxi
The set rate to Annex Garden for a taxi is C$45, for a limo it is C$50. Tax is included; tip is extra. Do not take taxis with anyone who solicits you in the airport.
We recommend A-1 Airline Travellers limousine service. Their rate to our home is $42. Once you have picked up your luggage but not before, call A-1 Airline Travellers toll free 1-800-884-5860. Please confirm the rate with the driver when you enter the car. Tell the driver to go north on Euclid from College St. (one stoplight west of Bathurst).
Beginning in early June, the Union Pearson Express train www.upexpress.com will run every 15 minutes from the airport to Union Station downtown and return, a 25 minute trip. However, adult fare is $27.50, and you would still need to take a taxi ($16-$20 with tip) or public transit ($3) to my home (See below for public transit to my home from the airport). A-1 Airlines limousine charges $42 plus tip to drive directly to my home in about 25 to 30 minutes.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Pearson Airport by Public Transit
Go to Terminal 3 Arrivals Level or Terminal 1 Ground level. Take the 192 Airport Rocket express route to Kipling Station. Service operates from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. One-way travel time to subway is approximately 20 minutes. Take subway eastbound to Bathurst station. Transfer to Bathurst streetcar route 511 south and ask the driver to let you off at College Street. Walk three short blocks west on College, or transfer to Carlton-College streetcar route 506 west and ask the driver to let you off at Euclid (1 stop). Walk north on Euclid half a block to 445 Euclid on the east side of the street.
(Total cost: $3 – Cash – Adult fare; Seniors – 65 or over – $2 – Cash [proof of age required]; Children – 12 or under – $0.75 cash; Infants – under 24 months – free.) Please note that bus and streetcar drivers will not make change.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Pearson Airport – Driving
Drive south on Hwy. 427, exit at the Gardiner Expressway eastbound and exit at Spadina Avenue. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and drive north on Spadina to College Street. Turn left and proceed west on College Street to Euclid Ave (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café.
Alternatively, you can exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jamieson/Lakeshore and drive north to Queen St, turn right and follow to Euclid. Drive north till you go through light at College St and follow directions to lane for parking as above.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Downtown by Taxi
Tell the driver to go north on Euclid from College St. (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Taxi fare from Union Station is approximately $16 plus tip.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Union Station by Public Transit
Follow signs to Union Station subway entrance. Take the University subway line north to Queen’s Park Station. Transfer to westbound Carlton-College streetcar route 512. Get off at Euclid Ave (one stop west of Bathurst). Walk half a block north to 445 Euclid on the east side of the street.
(Total cost: $3 – Cash – Adult fare; Seniors – 65 or over – $2 – Cash; Children – 12 or under – $0.75 cash; Infants – under 24 months – free.) Please note that bus and streetcar drivers will not make change.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from the Bay/Dundas Bus Terminal by Public Transit
Take the Bay bus route 6 north to College St. Transfer to westbound Carlton-College streetcar route 512. Get off at Euclid Ave (one stop west of Bathurst). Walk north to 445 Euclid on the east side of the street.
(Total cost: $3 – Cash – Adult fare; Seniors – 65 or over – $2 – Cash]; Children – 12 or under – $0.75 cash; Infants – under 24 months – free.) Please note that bus and streetcar drivers will not make change.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Toronto Island Airport by Public Transit
Walk 500 metres north on Bathurst Street to Fleet Street, OR walk only 250 metres north on Bathurst to Queen’s Quay and take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar west, getting off at Bathurst and Fleet (get a transfer). Take the 511 Bathurst streetcar north. Ask the driver to let you off at College Street. Walk three short blocks west on College, or transfer to Carlton-College streetcar route 506 west and get off at Euclid. Walk north on Euclid to 445 on the east side of the street.
(Total cost: $3 – Cash – Adult fare; Seniors – 65 or over – $2 – Cash; Children – 12 or under – $0.75 cash; Infants – under 24 months – free.) Please note that bus and streetcar drivers will not make change.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden From Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Hamilton – Driving
Follow the Q.E.W. East Toronto, which becomes the Gardiner Expressway.
Follow the Gardiner Expressway eastbound and exit at Spadina Avenue.
Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and drive north on Spadina to College Street. Turn left and drive west on College Street to Euclid Ave (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café.
Alternatively, you can exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jamieson/Lakeshore and drive north to Queen St, turn right and follow to Euclid. Drive north till you go through light at College St and follow directions to lane for parking as above.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden From Detroit, Windsor, Sarnia – Driving
If you are crossing at Windsor, follow signs to Hwy. 401 east. If you are crossing at Sarnia, take Hwy. 402 east to Hwy. 401. Continue along Hwy. 401 east to Hwy. 427 south. Drive south on Hwy. 427 and exit at the Gardiner Expressway. Follow the Gardiner Expressway eastbound and exit at Spadina Avenue. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and drive north on Spadina to College Street. Turn left and proceed west on College Street to Euclid Ave (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café before houses start.
Alternatively, you can exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jamieson/Lakeshore and drive north to Queen St, turn right and follow to Euclid. Drive north till you go through light at College St and follow directions to lane for parking as above.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden From Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston – Driving
Drive west on Hwy. 401 and exit at the Don Valley Parkway/404. Drive south on the Don Valley Parkway and exit at Bayview/Bloor. Follow signs to Bloor Street. Turn right at the stoplight and drive west 300 metres on Bloor St. to the bend in the road at Parliament St. Turn left and drive south on Parliament to Carlton St. Turn right at Carlton, which will become College Street at Yonge St. Drive west for 3 km on Carlton/College to Euclid Ave. (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café, before houses start.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from Barrie, Orillia – Driving
Drive south on Hwy. 400 and exit at Hwy. 401 east. Drive east 5 km on Hwy. 401 and exit at Allen Road South. Drive south on Allen Road to Eglinton Ave. Turn left and drive less than 1 km east on Eglinton to Bathurst St. Turn right and drive south 5 km on Bathurst to College Street. Turn right and proceed west on College Street to Euclid Ave (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café before houses start.
DIRECTIONS to Annex Garden from points northwest – Driving
Take Hwy. 410 south to Hwy. 401. Then take Hwy. 401 east to Hwy. 427. Follow Hwy. 427 south and exit at the Gardiner Expressway. Follow the Gardiner Expressway eastbound and exit at Spadina Avenue. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and drive north on Spadina to College Street. Turn left and proceed west on College Street to Euclid Ave (one stoplight west of Bathurst). Turn right and drive half a block north to 445 Euclid. If you are parking at Annex Garden, you will need to turn right at the first lane, just north of Aroma Espresso Bar and Café before houses start.
Alternatively, you can exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jamieson/Lakeshore and drive north to Queen St, turn right and follow to Euclid. Drive north till you go through light at College St and follow directions to lane for parking as above.
