The TTC will be holding an open house event at its Harvey and Duncan Shops, located at the their Hillcrest facility at 1138 Bathurst Street this Saturday. Admission for the event is $5 for adults and $2 for children, with all proceeds from the open house going directly to the United Way

TTC Hillcrest Facility, image by Michael Batt

The Harvey Shop, established in 1923, is the primary maintenance facility for the TTC's streetcar fleet, as well as a component manufacturer for Toronto's subway cars and buses, while the Duncan Shop is a major maintenance component overhaul facility for the TTC bus fleet. 

Harvey Shop at the TTC's Hillcrest Facility, image by Michael Batt

The open house will run on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and volunteers will be on hand to provide members of the public with guided tours. Two historic PCC streetcars will operate between Bathurst Station and the Hillcrest complex allowing those taking transit to the event to arrive in style.

The historic Peter Witt streetcar and the new low-floor streetcar will also be on display at the event, which will feature a BBQ, games and a silent auction for the public.