Exhibition

Why is Exhibition a designated TOC?

The future growth potential for the Exhibition Station site is dependent on a planned transit station that will serve the surrounding neighbourhood. Exhibition Station would operate as a transit hub, connecting GO Transit and TTC and subway service along the future Ontario Line making it more convenient to get to this popular destination and growing community. The proposed sites at the future Exhibition Station would deliver a mix of new housing, commercial and retail space.

What are the benefits of the Exhibition TOC Project?

The Province, in consultation with the City of Toronto, is working on a development proposal that would transform Exhibition Station into a connected transit hub with new housing, office and retail space. Transit riders will be able to connect to GO Transit, the TTC, and the Ontario Line subway.

The introduction of Liberty New Street between Dufferin and Strachan, as well as new and enhanced pedestrian access across the rail corridor, will support the re-integration of Liberty Village and Exhibition Place with the surrounding street and block network. Liberty New Street will improve walkability and will be complemented by the courtyards, forecourts, parkettes and Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces (POPS) of the proposed development.

The proposed public area and landscape design draws on the distinct character of the historic former industrial area and builds on the pattern of existing mid-block passageways which provide increased flexibility and opportunity for diverse programing and promote active transportation. The proposed landscape strategy draws on visual cues, materials, and interpretive representations of the area’s former rail spurs, loading bays and industrial forecourts.

Economic activity

Comprised of a mix of uses, the proposed development concept represents a strategic effort to maintain the viability of the Liberty Village Employment Area while introducing higher value commercial, retail, and     residential uses paired with transit investment. It will accommodate approximately 2,500 people and 290 jobs in the south end of the Liberty Village Employment Area.

The proposed development will deliver a transit-supportive community incorporating more than 8,000 square metres of non-residential space, including 2,900 square metres of at-grade commercial space which will help activate the pedestrian realm and support local economic development. On the Jefferson site, a central concourse with direct access to Exhibition Station provides potential opportunities for future retail, commercial, and potential community uses.
 

Environmental

The proposed development supports sustainability objectives by:

  • Introducing people and jobs directly adjacent to transit;
  • Providing on-site bicycle parking spaces in excess of by-law requirements;
  • Meeting or exceeding the requirements of green roofs and the Toronto Green Standard.

Housing

The proposed development is anticipated to deliver approximately 1,400 residential units, including affordable units. These will be complemented by high-quality communal indoor and outdoor amenity spaces which will act as an extension of personal living space, contributing to the well-being of residents and overall liveability of the area.

Connectivity

As the western terminus of the Ontario Line, the proposed Exhibition Station will provide integrated access and efficient interchange between multiple transit modes, TTC bus service (such as the 29 Dufferin bus), regional GO transit service and the Ontario Line including a pedestrian bridge and tunnel that will connect Exhibition station to the TOC.

Direct interface between TTC bus lines, the Ontario Line and existing regional GO transit service, and enhancements to the active transportation network and nearby Exhibition Loop streetcar lines (such as the 511, 504 and 509 streetcars) result in a significant transit interchange.

Liberty New Street will include two vehicular travel lanes, TTC bus laybys, a multi-use path, sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian-oriented landscape features where possible. The introduction of new transit infrastructure and Liberty New Street will contribute to increased connectivity on a neighbourhood, city wide and regional scale.

Transit-oriented and pedestrian-friendly streetscape improvements will contribute to the walkability of the area.

The proposed development supports the uptake of active transportation through the provision of more than 1,650 bicycle parking spots with dedicated spaces reserved for transit users.

Technical Project Documents (2021)

  1. Cover Letter (0.12 MB PDF)
  2. Planning Rationale (14.5 MB PDF)
  3. Project Data Sheet Atlantic Site (0.81 MB PDF)
  4. Project Data Sheet Jefferson Site (0.81 PDF)
  5. Architectural Plans Atlantic Site (20.2 MB PDF)
  6. Architectural Plans Jefferson Site (16.6 MB PDF)
  7. Exhibition Shadow Study Atlantic Site (33.7 MB PDF)
  8. Exhibition Shadow Study Jefferson Site (29 MB PDF)
  9. Transportation Impact Study (17.9 MB PDF)
  10. OLTA FSR Exhibition TOC (7 MB PDF)
  11. Drainage and Stormwater Management Report (5.8 MB PDF)
  12. OLTA Memo and Drawings (0.73 MB PDF)

Public Engagement Resources