How do I reach Yonge-Dundas Square from Highway 11’s former south end?

Start by heading north on highway 11 as you leave the south end of Ontario. Follow the signs towards Toronto, keeping to the right lanes for a smooth transition onto DVP (Don Valley Parkway).

Continue on highway 11 until you reach the interchange with highway 401. Take the eastbound exit toward Toronto and stay on the highway as it turns into the Gardiner Expressway East.

Stay on the Gardiner Expressway for several kilometers, then take the Yonge Street exit. Merge onto Yonge Street and proceed north directly into downtown Toronto.

As you approach Yonge-Dundas Square, look for signs guiding you to the public parking lots nearby or the public transit options for a convenient visit to the area.

Step-by-step driving route from Highway 11 South End to Yonge Dundas Square

Begin on Highway 11 south at the Ontario border, heading northbound. Continue on Highway 11 as it becomes the major route through the northern parts of the region. After approximately 150 kilometers, take the exit toward Ontario Highway 7/Main Street. Merge onto Highway 7 eastbound, following signs to Toronto. Proceed east on Highway 7 for about 65 kilometers, passing through towns like Barrie and Newmarket.

Stay on Highway 7 until you reach the interchange with Highway 404. Take the exit onto Highway 404 southbound toward Toronto, and stay on it for approximately 15 kilometers. Exit at the interchange for Dundas Street East/Colborne Street North. Merge onto Dundas Street East, heading west through the city.

Follow Dundas Street west for roughly 3 kilometers, then turn right onto Yonge Street. Stay on Yonge Street for about 1 kilometer, passing landmarks such as Toronto City Hall. Yonge Dundas Square will be ahead on your left.

Step	Roads/Exits	Distance
1	Highway 11 north to Ontario Highway 7	≈215 km
2	Highway 7 east to Highway 404	≈80 km
3	Highway 404 south to Dundas Street East/Main Street	≈15 km
4	Dundas Street West to Yonge Street	≈1 km

Public transit options from Highway 11 South End to Yonge Dundas Square

Take the GO Transit bus from Highway 11 South End directly to Toronto’s downtown core. Board the bus heading toward Toronto Union Station, which stops near Yonge Dundas Square. This route offers a quick, comfortable connection between Ontario’s Highway 11 corridor and the city center.

Using Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services

• Bus transfer: After arriving at Union Station via GO Transit, transfer to TTC buses or the subway. Take the subway’s Line 1 (Yonge-University) northbound for two stops to Dundas station. From there, Yonge Dundas Square is within a short walk.
• Direct bus options: Some TTC bus routes operate from the Highway 11 area, incorporating connections to subway lines that reach downtown Toronto. Check schedules for buses like the 85 or 89, which serve nearby neighborhoods and connect to subway stations.

Schedule and tips

1. Plan your trip around GO Transit schedules, which typically run every 30 minutes during peak times.
2. Transfer smoothly by confirming connections at Union Station, where GO Transit and TTC services intersect frequently.
3. Remember that during rush hours, routes may run more frequently, ensuring a quick trip into the heart of the city.

Walking and biking directions for accessing Yonge Dundas Square from Highway 11 South End

Begin by heading east on Highway 11 South from the Ontario, Canada, border. Continue for approximately 5 kilometers until you reach the interchange with Highway 401. Take the exit onto Highway 401 East, heading toward Toronto.

Stay on Highway 401 East for about 10 kilometers until you reach the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) exit. Merge onto DVP North and continue for 4 kilometers, then take the exit toward Richmond Street/Dundas Street.

Turn right onto Dundas Street East and follow it for around 2 kilometers. Keep walking east until you reach Yonge Street. Once you arrive at Yonge Street, turn left and walk north for one block to reach Yonge Dundas Square.

For bikers, use the designated bike lanes along Highway 401 and DVP. Follow the same route, ensuring adherence to local cycling regulations in Ontario, Canada. Once on Dundas Street East, use the bike lane to continue north to Yonge Street, then proceed one block north to reach Yonge Dundas Square.

Park your bike at nearby bike racks on Dundas Street or at designated shared cycling zones around Yonge Dundas Square. Walking from the highway interchange to the square takes approximately 25-30 minutes, depending on your pace.

Key landmarks and street crossings along the route to Yonge Dundas Square

Starting from Highway 11 south end, travelers pass the Ontario Science Centre and the East York Town Centre before reaching the Alex MacKenzie Park. Crossing over Eglinton Avenue East, they encounter the Don Valley Parkway entrance, a major highway interchange. Proceeding south, the route crosses over Mount Pleasant Road, where the Mount Pleasant Cemetery is situated nearby. Continuing past the Davisville subway station, pedestrians come to the intersection with Yonge Street, a critical crossing on the way to Yonge Dundas Square.

As you approach the downtown area, you’ll pass the Midtown Shopping Mall and cross over Bloor Street, a bustling activity hub. Moving further south, the route intersects with Carlton Street, near the Royal Ontario Museum, providing a landmark to identify as you near Yonge Dundas Square. Passing the Yonge Street crossings, travelers encounter the Dundas Street intersection, a lively area featuring theaters and entertainment venues. The final stretch before reaching Yonge Dundas Square includes crossing over Gerrard Street East, with the Toronto Eaton Centre visible nearby, marking the last key landmark before arrival.