After what feels like eons of shovels, scaffolding and earnest promises, Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT — now officially dubbed Line 5 Eglinton — finally opened to the public on February 8, 2026.

Yep, that’s right: the shiny new light rail line is carrying passengers across midtown Toronto, from Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Station in the east, with 25 stops along its 19-kilometre stretch. For anyone who ever joked that the project would finish in their retirement, this is the day we celebrated the impossible becoming real.

Toronto transit nerds, casual riders, and curious locals alike lined up in the frigid February air to be among the first aboard, chanting likethey were in the stands at a football game. Some even camped out — yes, really camped out — to secure boarding bragging rights. It was less ‘ribbon-cutting grandeur’ and more ‘impromptu winter party’, complete with hot drinks courtesy of a local cafe trying to turn commuter traffic into new fans.

Of course, you can’t talk about the Crosstown without acknowledging the saga that preceded this moment. Fifteen years of construction, countless delays and delays to the delays, and many awkward meetings later, the TTC has rolled out the line in what they’re calling a “phased intro service.” That means no confetti cannons or collectible slaps on the back just yet — but literal free rides on opening day and a real chance to finally see if this thing actually saves time. Initial reports say plenty of commuters are already shaving minutes off their journeys between stations, which is basically the transit equivalent of discovering coffee before cram school.

So here we are! A brand-new piece of transit infrastructure that’s equal parts relief, triumph and “I can’t believe this is actually running.” Local leaders were on hand for ceremonial plaque unveilings, riders were bundled up and ecstatic, and now Torontonians across the city are taking it step by step — meter by metre, LRT car by LRT car — into a future that once seemed perpetually just around the corner.

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We’d be delighted to show you our fresh-to-market listing: A Sensational Sun-Kissed Semi In Oakwood Village, offered for sale at $939,000! From there, it’s just a 7-minute walk north to Eglinton, and you’re right at Oakwood Station! How convenient would that be for your daily commute?!

Located just south of Eglinton Avenue West and one block west of Oakwood Avenue, this heart-grabbing 2-storey 3-bedroom character dwelling (built in 1926) possesses all the charm and beauty you’d expect from a well-maintained Edwardian home. It’s steps to the shops of Oakwood Village, a 7-minute walk to the soon-to-be-open Oakwood Station on the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and a 7-minute stroll to the Fairbanks Memorial Swimming Pool, Park & Recreation Centre!

Situated on a 17.5-foot x 110-foot fully fenced lot with a generous patio, raised planter bed, and charming storage shed, the property shares a mutual drive with its neighbour to the north. This semi-detached brick-and-frame dwelling encompasses 1158 square feet on two levels above grade, plus an additional 501 square feet below grade. 

Have questions? Interested in booking a private viewing? It would be our pleasure to assist. Contact James Ormston by email (james@urbaneer.com) or phone (647-388-1357).

Here’s another we sold near the LRT line:

We call it: An Elegant Tudor On Belsize At Bayview In Family-Friendly Davisville Village – NOW SOLD!

415 Belsize Drive is situated in the highly coveted enclave of Davisville Village, which, being in the centre of the city, boasts a WalkScore of 97 out of 100! Located 4 blocks south of Eglinton East (and the new Leaside LRT stop) and 10 houses west of Bayview Avenue, this quality renovated detached residence is literally steps to South Bayview’s urban village high street.

Here’s an ‘unpack and enjoy’ residence, this 3bed, 2bath heart-grabber offers the intangible beauty of scale, proportion and light in a Triple AAA location. It boasts a finished basement, an outbuilding with extra indoor square footage, and front pad parking. If this is your dream home, we can help you find one just like it!

Check out this Midtown listing we SOLD, that we called: A Panoramic Penthouse Perch In Forest Hill. It was mere steps to the Eglinton Crosstown’s new Chaplin Station.

As Toronto – the City of Neighbourhoods – exponentially explodes with hundreds of construction cranes building predominantly high-density towers, Buyers navigating the real estate market in the central core of the City are discovering the quest to secure a more spacious boutique residence is increasingly challenging. Especially if one desires to be well-situated in a Triple-A neighbourhood with excellent transit, superb access to green space, and everyday amenities within walking distance.

This generous one-bedroom penthouse suite (it used to be two bedrooms!) is over 1000 square feet, with a large south-facing terrace of almost 300 square feet! Dreamy!

We also SOLD an aging bungalow in Oakwood Village, which we called An Opportunity To Transform A Vintage Bungalow.

It was located just steps from the Crosstown LRT’s new Oakwood Station!

And the new owners of ‘Easy, Breezy Living On Wynford Heights Crescent In Reputable Wynford Place‘, – NOW SOLD – are already enjoying easy access to the Crosstown!

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