TTC Harvey Shop open this Saturday to benefit United Way

The TTC invites the public to take a peek behind the scenes at its Harvey Shop this Sat., Sept. 24, for the annual Open House benefitting the United Way.

Guests of all ages can enjoy a variety of activities, including guided tours of Harvey Shop, a silent auction, BBQ, and a virtual subway simulator game. A new low-floor streetcar and the vintage Peter Witt will also be on display.

• Date: Sat., Sept. 24, 2016
• Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Hillcrest Complex,1138 Bathurst Street (south of Davenport Rd.)

A shuttle between Bathurst Station and the Hillcrest complex will be available for those taking transit to the event.

Established in the early 1920s, Harvey Shop is the major maintenance facility for the streetcar fleet, and component manufacturer for subway cars and buses.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children, with all proceeds supporting the United Way.