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Navigating Toronto's PATH
The entrance of St. Andrew Station, which leads to the PATH.
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ANTHONY LIPPA-HARDY
Mississauga native currently studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. Loves to explore different visual mediums to tell impactful stories that need to be seen.
July 2, 2025
With files from Amartya Smaran.
Toronto is a pretty walkable city — at least in the downtown core.
Fun fact: It ranked 45th most walkable city in the world in 2020. But what happens when it’s freezing or sweltering outside? Well, you take the PATH, of course.
Toronto’s Downtown Pedestrian Walkway links City Hall, six subway stations, three major department stores, nine hotels, and some of the city’s most popular tourist and entertainment attractions, including the Hockey Hall of Fame, Roy Thomson Hall, Scotiabank Arena and Eaton Centre.
That’s a mouthful to read and even harder to navigate. But don’t worry — we made three handy videos to guide you through the most useful routes in the PATH.
From the Eaton centre to the CN tower
This 2 km PATH route from Eaton Centre to the CN Tower is one of the longest in Toronto’s underground network — and perfect for avoiding the above-ground chaos on some of downtown’s busiest streets.
You’ll be sheltered from the weather, and still get to enjoy the sunlight and cool views on the SkyWalk.
From Union Station to Roy Thomson Hall
Coming from out of town for a concert? This PATH route from Union Station to Roy Thomson Hall is a quick 10-minute walk that’ll take you from the city’s main transit hub to the venue.
Careful, though — you’ll pass through two upscale shopping centres, so don’t get distracted. Or plan some extra time to grab a bite before the show.
From Union Station to City Hall
This PATH route from Union Station to City Hall takes you through the heart of downtown— ideal for staying dry and sweat-free on your way to a meeting or a date at Nathan Phillips Square.
Bonus: You won’t have to stop at any streetlight or worry about traffic, so your ETA will always be accurate.
Are there any other routes you need help navigating? Let us know by emailing editor@thegreenline.to and we'll walk you through it in our next pocket guide.
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