Toronto Union Station luggage storage

About Toronto Union Station

In the middle of downtown Toronto between York and Bay, Union Station is the main transportation hub of Toronto and Hamilton. With almost 300,000 visitors per day, it is always a bustling and busy space with a lot to do and see. The station has about 706 thousand square feet of space with restaurants, retail stores, kiosks, taverns, and more. Although the station was originally built in 1858, it got a major overhaul and reopened in 1927. 

Whether you are waiting for a train, bus, or just hanging out at the station, you can find over 100 eateries and shops to enjoy as well as a fresh market in the Union Food Court. The station also has quite a few unique local stores like the Peace Collective, which donates five school meals to local children in need for every purchase. 

Near many large tourist attractions and points of interest, Toronto Union Station is the perfect starting point for exploring the city. There are several museums, about a dozen parks, and a plethora of shopping malls and stores. Whether you are looking for something to eat, something to do, or something to buy, you can find it all in and around Toronto Union Station. 

Fun Fact: The station has 22 columns decorating the entrance on Front Street made from Bedford limestone that weigh 75 tons each. 

Things to do at Toronto Union Station

Don’t just sit there. Get out and explore while you wait for your train or bus. While there is plenty to do just inside the station, you can also get outside and visit some of the nearby attractions. Here are some of our suggestions. 

• Have a bagel at the Bagel Stop or some pastries at Danish Pastry House
• Get a haircut or shave at The Cabin
• Check out what’s new at the Union Spaces Pop-Up Shop
• Take a walk along the Harbourfront by HTO Park
• Go see the amazing architecture and beauty of the Spadina Wave Deck
• Visit the railway museum at Roundhouse Park
• Walk on the edge of a building over 1,100 feet in the air at Edgewalk in the CN Tower
• Give a hug to the Hug Me Tree on Queen Street across from the Gap

Transit Options Near Toronto Union Station

• Bus or Intercity GO Transit
• Greyhound Bus
• Coach Canada
• Airport Shuttle
• Commuter Rail
• Subway
• Taxicab

Luggage Storage Near Toronto Union Station

Are you sick of dragging your luggage around with you? We travel a lot, so we know how you feel. Let us watch your belongings while you enjoy the neighborhood. We have Bounce partners all over the Toronto area where you can leave your bags for as long as you need. Even if you live or work in the area, you can leave your briefcase or bag at one of our locations so you can head out for the day or evening unhindered. 

Luggage Storage Options Near Toronto Union Station

Many of the major attractions do not allow you to bring your bags in with you, and why would you want to? Nobody likes pulling their suitcases along while shopping, dining, or having fun. Download the app, book storage, and drop off your things.

Luggage Storage Near the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Less than 10 minutes away on Bremner Boulevard, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a great place to spend an hour or the whole day. The nine galleries provide a plethora of awesome exhibits. The Canadian Waters gallery has native fish and other aquatic creatures and is one of the most popular. They also have the Rainbow Reef with tropical fish, Dangerous Lagoon with sharks, the Discovery Center, the Gallery, Ray Bay with manta rays, Planet Jellies with jellyfish, the Shoreline Gallery, and a tour of the Life Support Systems of their water supply. Be sure to stop at Ripley’s Café and the Cargo Hold Gift Shop while you are there. And don’t forget to grab your camera out of your bags before leaving them at one of our Bounce locations on the way. 

Luggage Storage Near Tall Ship Kajama Cruises

Head over to Queens Quay West, about 10 minutes from the station, for a cruise on the Tall Ship Kajama. The Kajama is a 165-foot Schooner that sails twice daily from downtown Toronto. The two-hour cruise includes a long sail on Lake Ontario, where you can get some amazing views of Toronto. While you are on the Kajama, visit the restaurant for tacos, chicken, poutine, pulled pork, or a Cuban sandwich. Wash it all down with a soft drink or adult beverage as you enjoy the view. You can even help the crew sail the ship if you want to. They’ll show you how to raise and lower the sails, and you can grab some unique souvenirs from the gift shop, too. Make sure you drop off your luggage with one of our Bounce affiliates nearby first. 

Luggage Storage Near the Royal Ontario Museum

On Queens Park, about 12 minutes from Toronto Union Station, learn more about Ontario at the Royal Ontario Museum. There are some must-see items at the museum. For example, you cannot miss the 20-million-year-old Martian Meteorite from Africa. And the 2,000-year-old Striding Lion from the throne of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The white rhino exhibit on the second floor is a great place to get a selfie. And you can see the armor of William Herbert, who was the first Earl of Pembroke. There is even a dinosaur. The Forgotten Barosaurus is a 90-foot skeleton that was found in the basement of the museum. Found in 1931 by the first director of the museum, an ancient artifact of a female bull leaper is also on display. It is made of ivory and stone and dates back to 1600 BC. Leave your bags with one of our Bounce partners and head to the museum.