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Toronto Subway Map

The Toronto Subway Map is a TTC network diagram showing Toronto’s subway, light rail, and streetcar system.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Toronto Subway Map is a TTC network diagram showing Toronto’s subway, light rail, and streetcar system. It is used by riders to navigate the city’s public transit network and is published by the Toronto Transit Commission. It is an official public transit map used by riders in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest cities, and is part of the TTC’s core passenger information materials.

Purpose

The map is designed to help passengers understand and use Toronto’s rapid transit and streetcar network. It presents the system as a simplified route diagram rather than a geographic street map.

Publisher

The map is published by the Toronto Transit Commission, the city agency responsible for Toronto’s subway, streetcar, and bus services.

Transit coverage

The TTC map combines subway, light rail, and streetcar services on one document. This makes it useful for trip planning across central Toronto and other parts of the TTC network.

Public access

The TTC provides the map through its routes and schedules pages, and the City of Toronto also directs visitors to transit information for getting around the city.

Key facts

  • The TTC publishes a combined Subway, Light Rail and Streetcar Map for riders.
  • The map is described as an easy-to-follow diagram of the TTC’s subway, light rail, and streetcar network.
  • It is part of the TTC’s routes and schedules information for Toronto.
  • The City of Toronto refers users to a Toronto subway and streetcar map for getting around the city.
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Canadian context

It is an official public transit map used by riders in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest cities, and is part of the TTC’s core passenger information materials.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Toronto Subway Map?
It is a TTC transit map showing Toronto’s subway, light rail, and streetcar network.
Who publishes the Toronto Subway Map?
The Toronto Transit Commission publishes it.
Does the map include only subway lines?
No. The TTC version also includes light rail and streetcar routes.
Is the Toronto Subway Map official?
Yes. The official map is provided by the TTC on its routes and schedules pages.
What city is it for?
It is for Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

References

  1. Toronto Transit Commission — https://cdn.ttc.ca/-/media/Project/TTC/DevProto/Images/Home/Routes-and-Schedules/Landing-page-pdfs/TTC_SubwayStreetcarLightrailMap.pdf?rev=c1595a696d274ad491ec5aac41c4b77a
    Supports: Official TTC Subway, Light Rail and Streetcar Map title and format.
  2. Toronto Transit Commission — https://www.ttc.ca/routes-and-schedules
    Supports: Description of the map as an easy-to-follow diagram and its placement within TTC routes and schedules.
  3. City of Toronto — https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-toronto/getting-around-the-city/
    Supports: City reference to Toronto subway and streetcar map and TTC role in city transit.