The station is near the Entertainment District, including Roy Thomson Hall, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre and TIFF Lightbox, the home of the Toronto International Film Festival.

A trial installation of LED lights at the south end of the platform was being used to study their effectiveness in the system.

[citation needed] Removal of the metal slat wall cover treatment began in 2009.

[citation needed] The new treatment consisted of enamel-painted sheet metal that was white with dark green trim and lettering.

[3] The station was converted to full wheelchair accessibility by adding a new elevator inside the station from the mezzanine level to the subway platform, and upgrading an elevator in a nearby office complex at 145 King St West to provide access from street level to the mezzanine.