Science Centre

I agree, it's a landmark for this intersection

Don Mills is a neighbourhood and a street. I prefer Don Mills South.

It's decent, but I feel that not many people will know where the Science Centre is.

Helpful for tourists (and locals) to know how to get to the Science Centre.

Very identifiable. Concise. Most dominant landmark in the area.

An obvious and long-standing attraction, which many Torontonians are familiar with.

Says nothing about where the stop actually is, unless you know where the Science Centre is located. Don Mills is half the syllables, lets you know the intersection, and that a Don Mills bus may connect with it. Just dress up the station all science-like, as Museum subway station to emphasize the nearby landmark if you must.

Just makes sense. Good wayfinding and a recognizable destination

It is a no brainer because the science centre is one of this biggest landmarks in the city. A station/stop should be renamed after it.

Perfect.

Would prefer Don Mills

Good choice of a name. Science Centre is a good name.

Would prefer Don Mills-Science Centre, similar to NYC subway convention where they name stations by side streets alongside landmarks.

It should be called Centennial Centre of Science and Technology Station. That is the real name of the place and I feel that there should be a least one station with a realy long name that would be hard to put on maps and signs without going to a smaller font. Also it does not roll off the tongue easily ! Perhaps it could be made into an an acronym CCOSATS. It reminds me of Berri-UQAM on the Montréal Metro.

Appropriate name for the well known landmark in the area.

This is an obvious choice, and will be very helpful for tourists.

People in Toronto largely know where the Science Centre is, so it's not crucial to call this Don Mills-Eglinton

A land mark for the area that everyone in Toronto & the GTHA will readily identify. Plus it will help attract visitors to the Science Centre to take transit.

A perfect name for this stop.

Where is Science Centre? Which Science Centre is it? Which stop do I get off at for Eglinton and Don Mills? This station name violates 2 (if I am not going to the Science Centre) and 4. Please include Don Mills in the station name: "Don Mills–Science Centre" or "Science Centre (Don Mills)" are much better.

Hey, here's one station name that makes sense (of the others I've been considering).

How about just "Science Station" I don't know it might be more interesting and stuff imply the location, just like "Museum"

Disagree that the public knows specifically where the OSC is, and the bulk of users to that stop will likely not be visiting it.

I'd prefer Don Mills South, or Don Mills South (Science Centre)

I'd prefer Don Mills South, or Don Mills South (Science Centre)

I am not even sure which station Science Centre is suppose to be (Laird or Leslie?). Right there, it tells you to keep the other name, whatever it was

I feel like Don mills would be better but science centre isn't bad.

"Don Mills South" would be more self-locating and give a reference point for anyone trying to take the bus north to the Sheppard Line "Don Mills" station ... but "Science Centre" seems like a more interesting name and lots of people already know where it is.
I'm torn between these two options but if people like "Science Centre" better, then keep it.

Should be something more akin to Science Centre - Don Mills Station just for location clarity

Nothing to say. It's a perfect name!

We can always follow the University Line naming convention and add Don Mills underneath in smaller letters.

"Science Centre" is an OK name as it is a well-known landmark, but would prefer "Flemingdon Park". If you must refer to the science centre, it should reflect its proper name "Ontario Science Centre"

Of all the proposed name changes, this is the one that actually works. It's right next to (or at least close enough) to a major landmark. No confusion here.

I think this works. Other cities have similar transportation system naming conventions, Vancouver for instance.

This is Don Mills. DON MILLS.

There is currently no name using DON MILLS. With the redevelopment of the area known as Don MIlls, why not use the name of the community.

it's logical but i'd add "don mills" in smaller letters beside it for clarity.

Don Mills is a major thoroughfare, and this station is likely to be an interchange in the future. Don Mills must be incorporated. I suggest the "Berri-UQAM" solution: name the station "Don Mills-Science Centre". Slightly longer than most, but it conveys all useful information.

Simple name and gets straight to the point. A lot of people in the city, and the surrounding suburbs know where the Science Centre is.

Riders planning to change to surface transit on Don Mills will not know this is the stop they need until they arrive there and see it in brackets under the station name. If not Don Mills-Eglinton, then consider "Science Centre-Don Mills".

Good name. Aligns with Museum on Line 1.

SC would make it easier to find where you are going.

A well known attraction and location. I think this works.

It is where I have know about it for years. It fits for locals and for visitors

The clear choice.

This station is not close enough to the actual entrance to the Ontario Science to be named "Science Centre Station."

It makes the most sense to call it "Don Mills Station" because Don Mills Road is a major thoroughfare in the City of Toronto, by anyone's definition, even though there is already a station named that on the #4 Sheppard subway line.

If necessary, name this station, "Eglinton - Don Mills," and request that the TTC rename its #4 Sheppard line station to "Sheppard - Don Mills."

Hyphenated station names do not have to be reserved for interchange stations, especially when subway system announcements the world over, audio and visual, can and are programmed to inform passengers which transfers are available at each stop.

The Science Centre is a famous landmark and suitable name for the station. Everyone knows where it is and people going to Don Mills and Eglinton are often going to the Science Centre.

2 Points:
1. Call it "Ontario Science Centre"
2. Build an underground walkway to the centre otherwise you are misleading people

Not a fan of naming stations solely on the basis of a popular nearby attraction. What happens if it moves, or is renamed because of a bequest, or we want to honour a citizen (e.g. "The Chris Hadfield Centre for Scientific Knowledge")?

I think geographic cross streets works fine and alternate names should be the exception to the rule. It's intuitive and they tend to keep their name longer.

Not a fan of naming stations solely on the basis of a popular nearby attraction. What happens if it moves, or is renamed because of a bequest, or we want to honour a citizen (e.g. "The Chris Hadfield Centre for Scientific Knowledge")?

I think geographic cross streets works fine and alternate names should be the exception to the rule. It's intuitive and they tend to keep their name longer.

An appropriate name for the station. Some thought should be given to the eventual relief line that should run north on Don Mills from the financial core. Would the interchange station on that eventual line be Science Centre - Eglinton or something like that (like Shepperd-Yonge)? Also, the name could be reflective of the actual name of the tourist attraction - Ontario Science Centre (however, if the Science Centre is ever privatized then it may no longer have Ontario in the name). Good name overall.

An appropriate name for the station. Some thought should be given to the eventual relief line that should run north on Don Mills from the financial core. Would the interchange station on that eventual line be Science Centre - Eglinton or something like that (like Shepperd-Yonge)? Also, the name could be reflective of the actual name of the tourist attraction - Ontario Science Centre (however, if the Science Centre is ever privatized then it may no longer have Ontario in the name). Good name overall.

The building has been there for a long time. Good for tourists.

Science Centre is quite a stroll south of Eglinton. Maybe go with the neighbourhood names you're using elsewhere and call it "Flemingdon Park".

It's a landmark that people go to. It is something that people recognize and can place on a map. Almost everyone knows that the Science Centre is at Don Mills and Eglinton!

This is the most ideal name for this location as the name "Don Mills" already exists on the Sheppard Line

The only name, that comes anywhere close to being acceptable.

But even then, it's flawed. Given there's been talking of doing a Don Mills LRT with a stop at St. Dennis and calling that Science Centre.

But if one is willing to change the station name, if a Don Mills line is built - or if the Science Centre is sold for condos, then it's at least acceptable, and would benefit the Science Centre in the short-tem

Since there is a tourist landmark nearby, everyone has a knowledge of where the science centre is.

This is the stop for the Science centre but the words Don Mills should be under it in smaller font.

This one's a given. Residents know where this is, and it makes it so easy for tourists.

Great unique name. The Science Centre is a hidden gem that deserves more exposure.

Science Centre is well established landmark - great for them that visitors will be able to get there so easily in the future

It's a good name but I think "Ontario Science Centre" would be better as that's what both tourists and locals call the place; "Ontario Science Centre" would be less confusing.

I think this is the best of your name change suggestions. However, I think Don Mills-Science Centre is a much better name.

The Science Centre is more readily identifiable. I for one would be better able to recognize Science Centre and approximately where it is than to recognize Aga Khan. In addition I believe Science Center has a better sound to it.

This name makes sense. Good thing it's not Science Centre & Eglinton.

I like it. Its a local landmark and we have a Museum station already. Flemingdon Park would work but would be better to use for a DRL stop name if they ever make it.

I like this name because it differentiates from Don Mills on Line 4, and it's a neutral name (referring to neither north/south nor east/west roads that will make sense when a DRL is built.
Plus, it honours a major cultural/educational/tourist destination.

I would also prefer 'Flemingdon Park' as the name for this station (the large neighbourhood directly southeast of the station).

The stop is a considerable distance from the Science Centre. The naming will confuse many users who will expect a closer link to the Science Centre itself. Since Don Mills is such a major street, it would make more sense to use that name here.

Ontario Science Center

Almost everyone who has grown up in Ontario have been to the science centre. It is a special place for families. Visitors to Toronto too. It is easy to remember and reminds people of fun times together.

It's a perfect name and fits all of the principles above. With an average of a million visitors to the Science Centre every year it is a well known and relevant name for both local and tourist transit users.

Science Centre is a generic name. It needs to be the Ontario Science Centre.

it's iconic in the City of Toronto and was the first interactive science museum in the world. it's worthy of a stop being named after it. however, I think the full name 'Ontario science centre' is better.

As indicated, the Ontario Science Centre is a recognized national landmark--45 years at the corner of Don Mills and Eglinton. this naming would be consistent with existing subway stops such as Museum and Pioneer Village.

The major cultural/tourist/science & technology attraction in the vicinity of the station is the Ontario Science Centre.

It differentiates this station, and makes it more interesting, by providing a clear "landmark" as opposed to a street name. My only reservation would be if it makes it more difficult for people to understand where it is (i.e., Don Mills), but to those who are in the area, they'll learn quickly, and for people outside of the area, the major landmark is more important than the street name.

This is a Toronto Landmark. Everyone knows it and loves it! Easy to remember, short and tells riders just where they are!

good name. What about "Science Station"? Could dress it up with science and discovery art and have a display sponsored by the Science Centre for people to look at and get excited about their trip to the Science Centre

It's clear and for visitor to Toronto it will make their travel easier.

Science Centre - The best name and easy to remember for everyone.

Recognizable name

logical, and could increase visitors to OSC

When travelling I would know exactly where I am and if I am going to the Science Centre then I will know where to get off. Simple and Easy. Thank you.

Makes it easy for tourists trying to find a poplar venue and still makes sense to locals

The Ontario Science Centre is a premier attraction and one of the most notable destinations for people taking transit to this intersection.

Named for memorable landmark and attraction ... easy to remember for locals, newcomers and tourists alike.

It makes sense.

The Science Centre is an institution in this city and anything that can be done to maintain and grow awareness of it is well worth it.

This is an important landmark.

Naming this station after the Science Centre makes it unique and self-locating.

Meets the criteria of Metrolinxand recognizes a well known Toronto landmark institution

"Science Centre" is the name of the Science Centre, not the name of the stop near the Science Centre. Naming it for a prominent Canadian scientist (e.g. Banting, Bell, Hadfield, Suzuki, etc.) would be memorable, while still identifying the location as near the Science Centre.

The Science Centre is such an important destination for local and tourist traffic alike. As a centre for innovation, let alone STEM, easily recognizable and a fitting tribute to the Centre's progress over the past 5plus decades.

The Science centre has been a part of the Toronto Landscape a very long time and is a landmark on the east end of the city: for us folks from the west side: we know exactly where the science centre is on a map:) much like the Toronto Zoo:

Just like how TTC named their station 'Museum', this should highlight the biggest attraction in the area. Concise and straight forward.

It is one of our family's favourite places to visit. I also feel people (especially out of town visitors) would have an easier time remembering the location, and knowing where to get off.

Easy to remember.

The science centre is a popular institution where many locals and tourists visit.

Science Centre is perfect for the station name. Don Mills makes me think of a person not a place (sorry but I am not from the area).

It recognizes that the Science Centre has long been part of this neighbourhood. I am a librarian and we prefer to call things what they are, to eliminate ambiguity.

It is unique and self-locating

Science Centre - Aga Khan ... to acknowledge both landmarks old and new

It just makes sense with the Science Centre right there

It explains the area and is in line with other stops at city sites and landmarks.

It is the key attraction of the intersection, and is a well-known Toronto landmark.

It would be fitting to feature this prominent destination for visitors with families who would do well to be aware that easy transit options will exist to get there.

I feel this way because the name Science Centre makes the best sense for this location!

I take pride in the fact that I live near the Science Center

Meh, it's a no-brainer. The Science Centre is right there.

The Science Centre has been strongly associated with that location for nearly 40 years and will hopefully stay there for many many more years. I live near there and everyone in the area is familiar with it as being at that location. It's easy to remember, and less confusing than, say 'Don Mills' because there is already a Don Mills station on the Sheppard subway line.

It's a well known landmark in Toronto and Don Mills. It's easy to remember and shows respect.

Good for tourists using transit to visit the Science Centre. Good for residents to tell people where to alight for home visits. Nice, easy meme to remember - "I live by the Science Centre."

As with the Museum station, this name identifies the location of a major easily recognized and we'll know attraction .

Great for tourism, and unlikely to change

The problem with using well-known place names is that it is confusing unless it is at the intersection.
For example, a fictional exchange:
- "just go to Science Centre station"
- "I do not want to go to the Science Centre; rather, I want to go the Don Mills and Eglinton intersection"
- "The Science Centre station is at Don Mills and Eglinton"
- "The Science Centre building is on Don Mills and south of Eglinton so you must be wrong"
Unless something is right at the intersection (or no other good name is available and Yorkdale, I think,
is a good example), it should not be used as a station name.
Perhaps, Science Centre could be in brackets below the station name
on the particular subway station signs.
The same goes for the idea of renaming the Dupont Station with "Casa Loma".

The Science Centre is a well recognized icon in the area and as many visitors to the city will be using public transit to get to the Science Centre as a destination it makes sense to name the station as such.

All of the above reasons.

its fool proof for parents who are confused which stop leads to science centre!

EASY TO REMEMBER

It should be named after the closest landmark, and simple. In Boston some subway stops are named for major attractions (e.g. Museum of Fine Art, Science Park, Aquarium) and it makes it really easy to get around. Don Mills-Science Centre is also a good suggestion, but it shouldn't be just "Don Mills" as there's already a Don Mills subway station.

It is the best name for this station.

I would vote for all transit station names be their respective cross roads, but since that isn't and won't be the case, I agree with Science Centre.

Great name and represents well known and internationally respected location. It is also consistent with the fact that we have a subway stop called "Museum" at the the downtown Toronto museum on the Spadina line.

The Science Centre is the most prominent landmark at this location and naming the station after it would be the best logistic and self locating name that applies to the this specific station.

I have been a member of the science centre since moving to Toronto. We are a one car family, so my daughter and I like to get around using the transit system. It is a fifty minute bus trip from our house to the science centre and we live on the corner of Eglinton Ave West!. Since we are fairly new to Toronto it's taking some time to get used to the transit system and names like museum station really help get us around.

It makes sense for the ROM stop to be called Museum. The stops proximity to other downtown stops makes the name a good choice. The same parallel doesn't exist with the Ont. Science Museum location. I think it would be more user friendly to call it Don Mills or something with don Mills in it. Not everyone knows or cares that the Science Centre is there.

Thanks for seeking input.

Because there is already a Don Mills station, I think that including Don Mills in the name (e.g., Don Mills South) might be confusing. Science Centre is a fun and unambiguous name, and – like others have mentioned – presents an opportunity for an awesome station design (à la Museum).

First and foremost, the name is great for tourists, newcomers, kids, and out-of-towners. The OSC is a popular destination, and the name would make it easy to find.

2nd, the OSC is far and away the clearest landmark in the area. (I couldn't have told you the crossroads by name, though I know how to drive there and bike there).

3rd, it would remind folks that the city has a great science institution, and science is important to our health, economy, and future.

It's simple and and reflective of the main attraction.

The Science Centre is a destination location that attracts residents of Toronto and the surrounding area as well as people from afar. Nothing else in the neighbourhood, not even the neighbourhood name, has the same level of attention.

It helps folks find the science center easily, especially if out of town. It highlights the importance of the area and is consistent with Museum station.

The name is very logical. Residents and tourists is not likely to miss getting off at the correct stop when travelling to the Ontario Science Centre.

Sentimental reasons and also think most people know where the SC is.

This name meets several of the criteria listed by Metrolinx and it makes sense to name the station after the closest and best known public institution.

Problem: what if other science centres develop in the future (Markham Science Centre, Arthur McDonald Science Centre, for example)? Science Centre would be confusing. The full name is simple enough to say and remember. To make the station unique, it seems to me, the full unique name must be used. There is nothing unique about "science centre".

I've associated this intersection with the Ontario Science Centre since I was a child. Even if you call it something else I'll still call it the "Science Centre" stop.

Science should be give a great encouragement in everybody's lives

Logical

Makes sense if it is stopping outside the Science Centre.

Great way to know where to get off once on the transit and you are headed to the Science Centre.

Like "Museum" station. "Science Centre" is a good name to help tourists taking transit. The Science Centre is a major Toronto landmark and a historically significant building in terms of architecture.

In any case, whatever the station is named, it will have "Science Centre" appended to it anyway - much like when the TTC announces that the next stop is "St George station, University of Toronto", or "St Patrick station, Art Gallery of Ontario" - so why not just call it "Science Centre"?

It is a landmark and tourist attraction that has been around for many years and brought hours of fun and educational entertainment to children and adults in Toronto and around the GTA. It is a well known attraction and will make it fairly easy for people who are familiar with the area to orient themselves and for those who are unfamiliar and trying to reach the OSC or somewhere near it to find their destination.

The Ontario Science Centre is a great attraction in our city and having a transit stop specifically named for it will also promote and encourage more people to explore what it has to offer. As mentioned above, I also think it will allow users of the transit to situate themselves within the city.

For all the reasons you outlined

Simple and easy to understand for everyone.

Toronto should be proud of what we have here, and naming stations after cultural attractions is a good way to support them, show pride and to help guide tourists to them. It works for "Museum" station, so it makes sense for the Science Centre as well.

It identifies the place immediately.

My first reaction was dislike, because I like stations that are named after intersections instead. It keeps consistency with the rest of the network. But I understand the need to distinguish from the Don Mills station on the Sheppard line.

The science centre is what this area is about for anyone that has been to there as a child on school trips. To this day it is the landmark I use when telling people what is near say the supercentre mall that is on the north east corner or where celestica is on the North west.

it makes complete sense, is easy to remember, marks the area well and is a hat tip to a great institution.

Logical, unique, self-locating and creative. Fits all criteria. Don Mills (as others are suggesting) is a big region and already used, and thus a poor name. Relative to the East-West nature of the line it identifies the neighbourhood and is well-known. Durable as an identifier for the lifetime of the station.

would prefer Flemingdon Park - Science Centre

It refers to a well known institution, eliminating doubt as to where it's located. For tourists or other guests in our city, it might pique their interest to visit it, and point to them what is valued in Toronto - science and culture. And to everyone, it can be a great reminder - we might say "we haven't been there in a while, we should go again soon."

simple

The Ontario Science Centre is a Toronto treasure, a fond childhood memory maker and needs to be celebrated.

Naming this location Science Centre is simple, logical and self-locating. It will make it easy for local residents, as well as, tourist travelling on public transit to know where to stop.

For all the reasons you have stated - it is a great name for that station.

Helpful by analogy to Museum stop on the subway; note with approval the Science Park station on the Boston MBTA system.

Because the Science Centre is
The most important building that is around that area and would make so much easy the way to travel to that area. I is the same as the TTC subway station Museum.

Accurate, promotes the Science Centre, we've got a "Museum" station, so why not? I love it!

easy to remember
popular city attraction

Like the Museum stop on the subway line downtown, this would give a well known landmark for locals and also it would be very helpful for tourists, so they know they have the correct stop.

Highly representative of the community in which the station is located and most meaningful and recognizable landmark in the area.

Self-explanatory and easy to remember for tourists.

Easy, make sence, and I'm also excited about the creative side of the station, art science can be desplay etc...We are missing inspiration in our stations in Toronto.

why not call it Ontario Science Centre. why did we drop Eglinton here and not at the Aga Khan. I like this name... i think we should drop Eglinton on the stops.

It's intuitive. My kids take the public transit as does my husband. We've always struggled to find the best way to get to the science centre - this will make it very easy!

There is a "Museum" stop on the Union Station/York subway line. It is a constant reminder that Toronto has a fine museum and where it is located. A lot of people are not aware of the Ontario Science Centre...newcomers...immigrants. When they use the new LRT line they will begin to associate the station's name with the reality of this facility. It will be an ongoing public relations tool...subtle and effective. Hopefully, it will encourage more people to visit the Centre because they will know where it is.

The stop name clearly defines the location of the stop. As a Science Centre member and a transit user, it gives me a location goal that is both easy to remember and to recognize when reaching my destination.

The science centre is the most notable building at that location and one that many people would want to get to

The Ontario Science Centre is a popular and well known attraction. It is known to people coming from outside the province and outside the country. This is a good name which should appeals to both locals and tourists.

Everyone knows the science centre, it's an easy way to know where you are while travelling.

I think it is appropriate for Science Centre users/visitors.
Tourists would know right away where to get off the LRT

Area residents will benefit most but not to the non-residential.

Though name suggested is popular but a bit twist will promote better the place. How about "the WizWay Station."

Because it makes sense based on where the stop is located.

I think the street and landmark should be identified. I like Don Mills South (Science Centre).

It is where it is - for people who are directionally challenged like me - it helps when things are named clearly - it should be named where it is.

The Ontario science centre won't be there by 2021. Years of government corruption will end soon. It is going to be privatized or sold. Mark my words.
Perhaps call the station slams. That's more logical. Little Afghanistan works as well to help orient the passengers

It makes perfect sense!

The Science Centre is a internationally recognized institution, and will be a destination for locals and visitors. It aligns with the existing Museum station on Line 1. 'Don Mills' is the terminal station on Line 4, so it's not a option.

Clearly defines the location of the stop....

An important landmark. Perhaps Science Center Don Mills would help with the location.

It describes where it is. It should also include in subscript "Don Mils Road".

like Museum Station it's a no brainer!

Will be easier for tourists to know their stop. Other international cities also use famous landmark names as the subway stop names. So makes sense to name it science centre.

It's the perfect name. Everyone knows where the science centre is and what's around there

As avid fans of the Science Centre, we have been waiting for what seems like forever for a rapid transit option to be built near our beloved OSC. Now that it seems like this will be a reality, what better name for that intersection's most popular destination??? Also great for when school group's (who number in the thousands every year) visit, since taking rapid transit will now be a popular option!

Descriptive. Easily describes to visitors and residents alike what station the OSC is at.

Why make it difficult. Also there may be folks visiting the SC who do not speak good English and may not recognize any other name. I agree, keep is simple.

It's simple to remember and for tourists who are wanting to visit this attraction it'll be easy for them to know where to get off.

Well known attraction.

I like that it will be easy to locate where one is in the city by referencing the Science Centre. It's iconic and everyone knows where it is. Helpful for tourists too.

I have lived in the Yonge & Eglinton or Bayview & Eglinton area my entire life, and Don Mills & Eglinton has been consistently how this intersection and locations in its vicinity have been referred to -- this is where the Science Centre is! Celestica is across Eglinton from the Science Centre. The SuperStore is kitty-corner to the Science Centre. Flemington Park is the other side of Don Mills from the Science Centre. Any other name would be unnecessarily confusing! This only makes sense.

Ontario Science Centre is a world landmark.. not just a local gem.
It would make it easy for Tourists to find it
Easy for youth to find it
and its a key facility in Toronto.

New "Science Centre" is indeed an appropriate name. Please ensure that the station reflects the concept.

The name is fine, but I feel that we're missing the opportunity to make it more evocative. Even when other cities name their stops after neighbourhoods or streets, they manage to conjure up the essence of the area the stop is in. When you hear Covent Garden (London), Chatelet les Halles (Paris), Ochanomizu (Tokyo) or Salto del Agua (Mexico City), what comes to mind? Neighbourhoods have character, and "Science Centre" just doesn't seem to project that as well.

That said, "Flemingdon Park" or iterations on "Don Mills" might not be enough for non-residents (especially since many travellers to the stop will be tourists heading to the Science Centre). I would lean towards something that captures what's there (i.e. the Science Centre) without being so reductionist about it. Maybe something along the lines of "Garneau" (astronaut, local school named after him), "Discovery" (space shuttle, albeit NASA's) or "Confluence" (the merging of the Don rivers, possibly also a nod to the area's multiculturalism)?

Like it, but prefer to keep Don Mills in the name aka "Don Mills - Science Centre" which differentiates it from Don Mills Station up at Sheppard subway, and following the convention of Bloor-Yonge. Some station users are looking for Don Mills Road, others are going to the Science Centre so I don't think Don Mills should be excluded from the name.
Of course, if the Don Mills LRT ever gets built it will throw another monkey wrench into the naming convention (what do we call it then, Don Mills-Eglinton, or maybe go for Flemingdon Park?)
Where Eglinton LRT crosses the University subway line, we need a similar convention (aka Allen-Eglinton West) since it clearly identifies the cross-road to the Eglinton LRT riders (Allen Road), just as the former Sheppard Station was renamed Sheppard-Yonge when the Sheppard line was built.

Science Center is recognizable, and the name will make it very easy for tourists to find it. It will also boost profile of Science Center itself among Torontonians.

It's a very well-known landmark - about time it was acknowledged to the same degree as the ROM.

Fits to the destination

Well known tourist landmark.

Museum and Queen's Park stations on Line 1 are examples in Toronto. Other cities have named transit stations for landmarks as well including Science World in Vancouver, Opera in Budapest, etc.

Simple, logical,durable, self locating, and unique.

Self explanatory, especially it is away from downtown core. Tourists will want to locate this site quickly and easily.

It will be easy to know where to get off when I visit the Science Centre!

The Science Centre is one of the best showcases of science and exploration. Our family has been members of The Science Centre for almost a decade. Our kids know the corner of Don a Mills and Eglinton as the Home of the Science a Centre.

Most relevant and engaging landmark is the Science Centre so it makes sense for the station to be named after this landmark.

The Science Centre is a Toronto Icon. Most are familiar with the institution and location. It make sense to name the station at the Centre's North East corner after the institution.

Simple, memorable, durable, unique.

it is a well-known national tourist attraction and when i think science centre, i know its eglinton and don mills

Logical choice.

Major place. and advertising.convenience.

It'd be a great mental link to the location what perfect name than where the amazing Ontario Science Centre is!

I am an OSC member and I plan on using TTC to take my children to the Science Centre.

The Science Centre is the major destination in this area. Will help tourists get there.

Its where the science centre is! Great landmark for those looking to get to the area, way finding for those visiting the city and a nice nod to a gem on the new line! It will also let folks know that Eglinton has to more offer...

Large cities all over the world have subway stations named after their landmarks and attractions. It makes the city seem more interesting to name stops in this way rather than just always give street names.

The OSC has been on that corner for 46 years! It has a very stong and recognizable brand for informal science education. It is recognized world wide.

I feel that the Ontario Science Centre has been an icon since its inception in 1969, and everyone who has lived in Toronto and the surrounding areas has heard and knows about the Centre. Also, it is already an icon of Toronto and tourists from around the world will implicitly understand the meaning of a destination named Science Centre, just like the Museum stop.

The station name should be The AGAKHAN PARK/MUSEUM as this the only landmark that holds the pride of Donmills/ Eglinton area

The Science Centre has been a strong part of the community for over 40 years, many of those years was for free to the public. They host many events to bring the local folks together and promote a stronger bond with local groups and businesses.

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone knows where the Science Centre is. Therefore, it makes an excellent choice. We welcome so many tourists to our city from around the province, country and internationally. Naming the station accordingly, makes it very easy for our tourists. As for residents of Toronto, most do know where it is and therefore there is no confusion over the location. For those residents of Toronto who do NOT know that the Science Centre is at Don Mills and Eglinton, find out where it is! Invest in a map! Use your skills!

I work at the OSC and many of our visitors take transit to get here. Naming the station "Ontario Science Centre" will do much for the vibrancy of the area, as well as allow both in-town and out of town visitors a simple way to get here!

Every body knows the importance of this institution!!

Makes sense.

The Ontario Science Centre is one of Canada's premier cultural attractions and is approaching its 50th anniversary. The name is easy to remember and the building is a landmark visually, so clearly identifiable with the location.

Well known, long established, world famous attraction will help residents and visitors alike picture the location of the station by this reference point. Promotes tourism while aiding transit by linking to this large scale landmark, readily accessed on the web.

The Science Centre is iconic at the Don Mills and Eglinton location for over 40 years.

It fulfills all of the 5 criteria listed: it is especially helpful for Visitors to Toronto, children, newcomers to Canada .. all frequent users of the science centre: the name is transit -user friendly

This is a classic, timeless cultural attraction in Toronto!

Like the Museum station this stop will be easy for people to associate the Science Centre to it and indicate the proximity of the Centre as well.

It eliminates the guess work of being at the correct stop. It's helpful to be obvious when people have kids in tow. Also, it's a local landmark and certainly worthy of it's own station. I hope it is decorated in a fashion that is a tribute to The Science Centre as Museum is to the ROM.

It is logical because the station will be right next to the Science Centre.
Also, this name will help assist tourists and persons not from the GTA to find the Science Centre.

The Science Centre is a societally necessary institution promoting science literacy to the broader public.
Supporting this is very important.

Everybody knows the Science Centre as a landmark

I like the suggestion for Don Mills - Science Centre, but Science Centre is ok too.

It makes sense!!!

Simple.

Makes sense for the place; makes the OSC easy to find from downtown (for tourists and residents alike).

It simultaneously identifies its location and also a place of interest in the area. Also, it is simple and easy to remember. And to top it all off it will be a source of pride for those of us who live nearby! Why not encourage a little pride in your neighbourhood, and a morale boost on the TTC? I like it.

The Science Centre is simple, people remember and appreciate simple.

Agree Science Centre is major attraction but strongly feel Don Mills needs to be part of name. Suggest Don Mills - Science Centre would be much more meaningful for most riders. Must incl. Don Mills in name for those not going to Science Centre and not at all familiar with where it is.

Intriguing for tourists, easy to remember and understand for residents - and a boost to a deserving Toronto landmark

Everyone knows Don Mill and Eglinton is the home of the Ontario Science Centre. It's Perfect!

Describes the location

I've associated this intersection with the Science Centre for over 40 years. Anytime I mention this area, I always say it's the location of the Science Centre and people immediately know where I'm talking about. Can't think of any other name that would be more logical.

This is very easy for our newcomers to identify and for the "Science Centre" branding to have cohesiveness in creating an experience for those going to and from the OSC. It also identifies where it is because OSC is such a known place in the city.

Excellent landmark
Strong supporter of the science centre for many years.

The Ontario Science Centre is a major tourist attraction for both GTA residents and visitors to Toronto. The only suggestion I would make is to call it Ontario Science Centre rather than The Science Centre.

I think that just like Museum Station is reflective of the fact that the AGO and ROM are at that station, the new Station right at Don Mills and Eglinton should be named for its biggest attraction..

Great name in honour of a great Toronto institution! Will make things easier for tourists.

Very identifiable Toronto attraction.

The station name is bound to an existing attraction that is a building that may not continue to exist in the future. A name more closely tied to the West Don parkland immediately to the west such as Sunnybrook (for the Park) may be more appropriate.

I think the landmark name could work here as the landmark is major enough, and the other Don Mills station is quite close. Again, please consider using "Don Mills Road" as the secondary name in smaller font.

The Science Centre is a great place; would be great to get there by Metrolinx.

Not a huge fan of the name as Don Mills is a major street, perhaps Don Mills/Science Centre would work (makes it different enough from the subway station of the same name)

Hopefully the Science Centre won't close or be turned into condos.

It is a wonderful cultural institution

The Ontario Science Centre is an iconic institution in Toronto, and the station name will make it very easy for anyone going there to identify the exact location of it.

Transit names should not confuse transit riders. Don Mills is a major artery of the city and NEEDS to be identified on this map. Name it "DON MILLS MIDTOWN".

Science Centre is one of the famous Hallmarks of Toronto.

This station should be called Bayview regardless of nother Bayview in existence. If you insist on using the name Leaside, it should be in place of Laird station,which is the heart of Leaside. Bayview and Eglinton is the furthermost north/west corner of Leaside and wont' resonate with north or west of the station.

Please disregard my last comment

Science Centre is a decent choice because the venue is located very close to where the stop will be. Alternate names could be Don Mills South, Don Valley Station, Don Mills-Science centre, Sunnybrook would be a stretch but it may work. The station after this stop (due to proximity) makes things more difficult than it should be.

I understand why it is Science Centre but I always call the area Don Mills and Eglinton or Egg for short.

It is not very creative - kind of obvious. The Science Centre is a place of wonder and learning and people should get that when they hear the name. There is so much opportunity to be creative, yet still unique and easy to remember.

You're running a transit system, not a tourist guide. The KISS principle applies. The line intersects Don Mills Rd, a major opposing thoroughfare, so it's Don Mills station. Anything else may be cute, have a hidden meaning or be artsy-fartsy, but it won't clearly convey where you are geographically, which is what all normal people use to plan trips and determine routes and connections.

Decent name. Please remember that the Relief Line will (hopefully) reach the same spot and the station name should definitely not need to be changed in the future.

It is like the "Museum" stop on the University line - it makes perfect sense and helps visitors to Toronto find things. My second choice would be "Science Centre-Don Mills", if longer names are being considered.

The Ontario Science Centre is a world renowned tourist attraction (I had family from Eastern Europe visiting who wanted to come here) and should be recognized. Like the 'Museum' station on the Bloor West line, it would be a distinct reference.

We should promote something that is so important to this City. It is home to our only planetarium. There are so many children who need this place--they need to be comfortable with Science to stay in school and get ahead in this life. This is a universally positive thing. Let's keep it going.

Because it is the most well known landmark in the area.

Because I love the science centre and the opportunity this creates to let people know where it is.

If you must... but add Don Mills under or next to the name (see Bay-Yorkville on Bloor line)

It's clear and concise and The most important landmark in the area.

No connection to road names or surface transit. Don Mills South follows the tradition.

it's a great landmark and reference point for tourists and residents alike, like Museum stop is on the subway.

The Science Centre is an important and memorable cultural institution for Torontonians and Visitors.

Because the Science Centre is a great place for interactive and innovative learning and should be easily recognzied for other people visit this great awesome place!!!!

Short, logical, unique... Just makes sense.

I do want a street name included. For example, the station can be "Don Mills-Science Centre."

If you have to change it then Science Centre makes sense.

or give it a dual name including the science centre please

Excellent choice of name. Brings attention to a landmark and treasure of the city.

The Museum stop on the Yonge-University subway is unique and displays interesting artifacts on the platform.
Naming the Metrolinx station for the Science Centre will attract more patrons to the Science Centre and will create opportunities for students to build displays, holographic projections, ongoing experiments, environmental measurements to attract and instruct.

Easy to remember!

I'm conflicted here. I like the idea of mentioning the Science Centre...but the Science Centre *isnt* at the SW corner of Eglinton & Don Mills. That's the location of the Science Centre's overflow parking lot. Science Centre Overflow Parking Lot would be a mouthful, wouldn't it?
My preference is to stick with the interchange format and name it Don Mills-Eglinton...and hope that we will have a Science Centre station on the Relief Line instead.

It is the largest and most-memorable structure in the area.

Great Choice! Just like Museum.

I generally think stations should have cross streets on them, but in this case the Science Centre is well known, and can help draw people into taking transit. Dressing up the station like musuem would be cool too. Another idea is Don Mills-Science Centre. Or flipped