BEACH COACH Route History Last updated May 19th, 2003

by Peter Coulman

October 15th, 1947

Inauguration of new special fare coach route from Lombard & Victoria via north on Victoria Street, east on Richmond Street, south on Jarvis Street, east on King Street, south on Trinity, east on Eastern Avenue and Queen Street East, looping via north on Kingswood, west on Kingston Road, south on Glen Manor, Beafort, Southwood, Williamson and Lee to Queen. Service provided Monday through Saturday only.

February 1st, 1951

Douwntown loop changed to run from King via north on Jarvis and west on Lombard to Victoria.

December 15th, 1951

Lombard Terminal opened.

March 24th, 1952

Rush hour service only; normal hour service discontinued.

October 17th, 1952

All service discontinued.

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