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 Lines 1 & 5’s Cedarvale station and Line 2’s Ossington station (and further south). Southbound it stops on the SW corner at Vaughan Rd, where there’s a traffic light to cross to the East side and south to the ramp and stairs of 473 Oakwood. Northbound it stops on the SE corner.

The 90 Vaughan bus travels south from Cedarvale station, stopping on the West side of Vaughan Rd south of Oakwood Ave. Northbound from Line 1’s St Clair West station the bus stops at Glenora Ave just before the Taco shop, within sight of our back door across the street off Robina Ave, and continues north to the SE corner at Oakwood Ave, where there’s a traffic light to cross to the West side and south to 473 Oakwood.

Sunday bus service operates at 10-minute intervals.

The TTC estimates that the walk from Oakwood station to 473 Oakwood Ave will take about 8 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.