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South Keys

South Keys Station door sign

South Keys station image

Lines Green circle containing a white 2  Blue circle containing a white 4

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South Keys Station is the transfer hub which connects the Line 4 Airport link with line 2, enabling efficient travel between Ottawa's airport, downtown core, and the south end of the city.

On the east-side of the station is the South Keys Shopping Centre. A street-level entrance and pathway provides convenient access to a wide range of retail stores, dining options, and a pick-up and drop-off zone. The entrance on the west-side of the station connects to a multi-use pathway (MUP), the Sawmill Creek Pathway and the Juno Beach Memorial Bridge.

Quick facts:

  • The station features a large central platform, making it a key transfer point.
  • On level 2, the O-Train platform on the west-side of the station and the Transitway bus platform on the east-side, are connected via the level 1 (street-level) passageway.
  • The Transitway bus platform is not part of the fare-paid zone.

360-Degree tour

  • Easy navigation: Simply use your mouse to explore the interior of the station. Change floors effortlessly by clicking on the 'Station Level guide' located at the bottom left.
  • Discover station Features: Click on the red and white 'O' buttons scattered around the station for detailed information about its features.
  • Tour date: Note that this tour was recorded in 2024. Any fencing visible in the tour has now been removed.
  • Loading time: After pressing 'Play', please wait momentarily for the tour to load completely for an uninterrupted experience.

Station map

Station Layout

Area map for South Keys

Features & amenities

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Fares made easy

  • Ticket machines with video chat help
  • Fare gates at the station entrance
  • Fare-paid zone for more convenient connections

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Navigation and wayfinding

  • Clear signage and wayfinding
  • Illuminated “O” pylon and lantern box
  • Digital departure screens giving estimated train and bus trip times
  • Service maps
  • Free OC information phones for trip planning help and answers to all your questions
  • Map of nearby destinations (within walking distance)

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Accessibility

  • Dual elevators
  • Audible and visual announcements
  • Tactile wayfinding tiles & platform edge indicator strips
  • Braille/tactile signage

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Cyclist amenities

  • 40 space bicycle parking shelter
  • Connection to multi-use pathway

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Safety and security

  • Transecure waiting area
  • Emergency phones
  • Platform edge indicator strips
  • Video camera monitoring

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Comfort and convenience

  • Weather-protected pedestrian bridge
  • Retail space
  • Heated designated waiting areas
  • Public art

What's nearby

Places of interest within 5 km

  • South Keys
  • Greenboro West & East communities
  • South Keys Centrum Shopping Centre

Also close-by

  • Blossom Park
  • Conroy Pit
  • Uplands