How to Get to 473 Oakwood Ave

FirstU 473 Oakwood Ave


We are located on the east side of Oakwood Avenue south of Vaughan Road, a few blocks southeast of Eglinton Avenue and Dufferin Street.   [Google Map]


Arriving by Transit

The 63 Ossington bus travels on Oakwood Ave between Eglinton station and Ossington station (and further south), passing in front of our building just south of Vaughan Rd.

The 90 Vaughan bus route has changed in preparation for the opening of the Eglinton LRT, and now travels between St Clair West and Eglinton stations via Vaughan Rd and Oakwood Ave.

Northbound on Vaughan Rd the bus stops at Glenora Ave just before the Taco shop within sight of our back door across the street on Robina Ave.  At Oakwood Ave one stop north there is a light to cross the street.  Southbound there is a stop one south of Oakwood which has a short walk south to Robina Ave.

Sunday bus service operates at 10-minute intervals.

The TTC estimates that the walk from Eglinton West station to 473 Oakwood Ave will take about 20 minutes.

Use the TTC Trip Planner to find the best way from where you are to our home.


Arriving by Bike

There is a bike rack at the front entrance ramp, and more bike racks will soon be available in the rear on the Robina Avenue side.

There are bike paths along Vaughan Road (east of Winona Drive) and along Winona Drive (between Eglinton Avenue West and Davenport Road).


Arriving by Car

Special Parking: There are a limited number of parking spots just east of the building, accessed from Robina Avenue. These spots are reserved for staff and those with mobility challenges.

Free Parking: Within 500 metres of 473 Oakwood, there are numerous public roads that offer free parking with various restrictions related to time of day, time of week and time of year.

Paid Parking: Municipal commercial parking lots are located 350 metres south (a 5-minute walk) at 402 Oakwood providing approximately 18 spaces, and 150 metres further south (total 8-minute walk) at 52 Holland Park Avenue providing approximately 22 spaces.