Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL)

The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL) at SickKids is a 21-storey building in Toronto’s Discovery District where SickKids researchers and trainees work and collaborate on projects to transform child health.  

The first three levels of the PGCRL are the Learning Concourse and SickKids Conference Centre offering state-of-the art meeting, learning and collaboration space for SickKids staff, community partners and event attendees.  

There are no patient care appointments in this building.

Using public transit

Subway

The PGCRL is located on Line 1 (Yonge line) northbound toward Finch.   

Closest subway stations: 

• College Station: (not accessible): walk on College Street and turn left on Bay Street. 
• TMU Station: walk on Dundas Street West and turn right onto Bay Street. 

Please note that College Station is not an accessible station. Learn more about easier access on the TTC.  

Streetcar

You can either take the 505 Dundas or 506 Carlton streetcars which stops at Bay street. 

For TTC help, call 416‑393‑4636 or visit the TTC website. 

GO Transit 

The PGCRL building is a short subway ride from Union Station, GO Transit’s main hub. 

• Enter the subway at Union Station 
• Travel north on Line 1 (Yonge)  
• You can exit at either TMU Station or College Station (not accessible) 
• Then walk on Bay Street or take the taxi or ride-share to 686 Bay Street. 

For GO Transit information, call 1‑888‑438‑6646 or visit GO Transit | Regional Public Transit Service for the GTHA  

UP Express 

UP Express is a train service that connects Toronto Pearson International Airport with Union Station in downtown Toronto. 

• Take the UP Express to Union Station.  
• Trains run frequently and the trip takes about 25 minutes from  the airport. 
• From Union Station, you can continue to the PGCRL by TTC subway (Line 1 Yonge) to TMU station or College Station(not accessible) then walk on Bay Street towards 686 Bay Street. 

Learn more about the UP Express