Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Arriving By Rail

If you arrive by rail in Toronto you arrive at Union Station which is located right downtown and is the main station for crosscountry trains, trains from the USA, commuter trains, the new train from the airport, and even the subway stops here. You can imagine how busy it is during rush hours! The Beaux Arts building was built in 1927 and has a heritage designation and has just undergone an extensive upgrade while still keeping the historical aspects intact. I'll show you inside tomorrow. And of course I was photo-bombed by the CN Tower. 
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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlAugust 12, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    It looks quite plain from the outside but the inside is quite a different story. I look forward to seeing your photos!

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  2. 21 WitsAugust 12, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    A most perfect object to be photobombed by too. Great shot.

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  3. VPAugust 12, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    It always a good thing when a historical building is modernized with respect... and the CN Tower it's not bad as background!

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I was wondering how the new rail link from the airport was going Pat. You're so lucky to have it, we desperately need one but I really don't see it happening for ages, our Premier is too busy building monuments to himself, Elizabeth Quay :) When Andrew (Melbourne) returned from his hols he was very impressed with your rail system.

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  5. SharonAugust 12, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    A very strong looking building. It reminds me of Union Station in Chicago, another very busy place.

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  6. KarlAugust 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    A very solid looking building, the tower is nice in the background.

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  7. William KendallAugust 12, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I've lost track of how many times I've been through the station. Most of those times, it has been exceedingly busy. Nice to see that the work has finally been finished.

    And it's easy for the Tower to photobomb!

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  8. StephanieAugust 12, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Nice to see the building is still standing. A simple sign with strong letters. Nice view of the CN tower.

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  9. Laura. MAugust 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful station, Pat. We have no railways. Ours has been closed since 1984 :((

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  10. CloudiaAugust 12, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    a classic station! CN tower makes the shot

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  11. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    That's a great shot, enhanced by the perfect blue sky!

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  12. MarleenAugust 12, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    That sign can't be missed!

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  13. TomAugust 12, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Sounds like a busy spot. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  14. cieldequimperAugust 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I'll try to remember to take a train if I ever come to Toronto! This is a brilliant view!

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  15. GosiaAugust 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I love travelling by trains. busy place

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  16. TexWisGirlAugust 12, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    we have one in downtown dallas, too, and it is sort of neat to go into.

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  17. LesleyAugust 12, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    It's looking better every time I go there (which admittedly isn't very often)

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  18. Gemma WisemanAugust 12, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    A sign that seems to be boldly embossed on the wall. Quite impressive.

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  19. LindaAugust 12, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    We love going into Union Station, though it doesn't happen very often, such a glorious old building.

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  20. AndyAugust 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Nice shot Pat. Still a lot of work before it complete.

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  21. RevrunnerAugust 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Yep, shall I say the tower TRUMPS the building. Sorry, can you tell I'm from the USA? :-)

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  22. Taken For GrantedAugust 12, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    There is a "Union Station" in Chicago, and many other American cities I believe. Lovely sign on that Beaux Art building.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Nice shot. I really enjoy visiting Union Stations!

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  24. MichelleAugust 12, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    A great shot!

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  25. Photo CacheAugust 12, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    That's hard to miss. I like it.

    Frankly My Dear

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  26. HalcyonAugust 13, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Is there a train from the airport now? That's a nice addition. I didn't think it would ever come... ;-)

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  27. JackAugust 13, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    I think it looks pretty good. I like train travel, though I have not had a reason to visit Toronto's train station.

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