Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, the North Toronto Station has serviced passengers and served alcoholic beverages within its walls for over 100 years. Constructed in 1916, the building primarily served as a Canadian Pacific Railway station for over 20 years, closing its doors in 1930. A decade later, the site was renovated and reopened as the largest liquor store in Canada. In May 1939, the station briefly re-opened for one day to accommodate a visit from King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth on their first visit to Toronto. The…
