events and entertainment
 

Let us do the driving! GO Trains and GO Buses give you a fast, convenient way to get to special events and entertainment, without the worries of parking.

Union Station is centrally located in downtown Toronto, with a connection to the TTC subway, and within walking distance of countless attractions and events.

Many of our trains and buses run evening and weekend service. Check Stations and Stops for locations, and use our schedules to plan your route. You can always contact us with your questions.

Sporting events
Air Canada Centre
BMO Field
Ricoh Coliseum
Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome)

Concerts and performances
Air Canada Centre
Sony Centre (formerly Hummingbird Centre)
Molson Amphitheatre
Ricoh Coliseum
Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome)

Attractions and theme parks
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
Centreville – Toronto Islands
CN Tower
Hockey Hall of Fame
Ontario Place
Canada's Wonderland

Consumer and trade shows
International Centre
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
National Trade Centre (Exhibition Place)

General
Communities on the GO
PATH – underground walkway and shopping
Tourism Toronto

External links disclaimer


Air Canada Centre (ACC)
The Air Canada Centre is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey team and NBA basketball’s Toronto Raptors, and is conveniently located next door to Union Station. Take the indoor walkway from the south end of the GO concourse. The ACC also hosts many concerts and shows throughout the year.

Visit theaircanadacentre.com for upcoming events.

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BMO Field
BMO Field is Canada's first soccer-specific stadium and is located minutes from Exhibition GO Station. With a capacity of 20,000, BMO Field is home to the Canadian National Soccer Team as well as the Toronto FC, Canada's first Major League Soccer team.

Visit bmofield.com for more information. 

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Ricoh Coliseum
Get off at Exhibition GO Station on the Lakeshore line and you’re soon at the doors of one of Toronto’s newest sports and entertainment venues, the Ricoh Coliseum. It's inside the National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place. The Ricoh Coliseum is the new home of the Toronto Maple Leafs farm team, the Toronto Marlies, and also hosts a variety of other sporting events, concerts, kids’ shows, and consumer shows.

For more information about upcoming events, phone 416.263.3000.

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Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome)
The Rogers Centre is the home of Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays and Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts, and is just a short walk from Union Station. Its retractable roof makes it possible to watch events year-round. The SkyWalk indoor walkway takes you from Union Station directly to Rogers Centre.

The SkyWalk entrance is on the west side of Union Station. Exit the GO concourse in the northwest corner, and follow the signs through VIA Rail’s Great Hall, upstairs to the SkyWalk.

Visit rogerscentre.com for upcoming events.

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Sony Centre (formerly Hummingbird Centre)

Visit sonycentre.ca for upcoming events.

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Molson Amphitheatre
The Molson Amphitheatre, located at Ontario Place, is a state-of-the art outdoor concert venue with seating for more than 15,000. The summer concert schedule usually runs from May to September. GO’s Exhibition station on the Lakeshore line is a short walk from the amphitheatre's entrance.

Visit molsonamp.com for the summer concert line-up.

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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has been running since 1879 at Exhibition Place. "The Ex" begins in August, attracting many visitors to its rides, shows, food, and family fun. Lakeshore GO Trains take you right to Exhibition GO Station, located on the grounds of Exhibition Place. Several other events and shows also take place on the grounds throughout the year.

Visit theex.com for more information about the CNE.

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Centreville Amusement Park – Toronto Islands
Just take a short walk south from Union Station to the ferry docks to Toronto’s island park. Ride the Centre Island ferry to the Centreville Amusement Park and check out the more than 30 rides and attractions located in 600 acres of parkland.

Visit centreisland.ca for more information.

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CN Tower
Take the SkyWalk from Union Station and you’ll come to the famous CN Tower, the world’s tallest freestanding structure and one of Toronto’s great attractions. The SkyWalk entrance is on the west side of Union Station. Exit the GO concourse in the northwest corner, and follow the signs through VIA Rail’s Great Hall, upstairs to the SkyWalk.

Visit cntower.ca for more information.

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Hockey Hall of Fame
Located just a slapshot away from Union Station, at the corner of Yonge and Front streets in BCE Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame features over 57,000 square feet of interactivity, hands-on games, theatres, The Stanley Cup as well as the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world plus much more!

Visit www.hhof.com for more information.

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Ontario Place
Ontario Place is a cultural, leisure, and entertainment park extending across three man-made islands on the shores of Lake Ontario. GO’s Exhibition station on the Lakeshore line is a short walk from the park’s main entrance.

Visit ontarioplace.com for more information about Ontario Place.

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Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland, just north of Toronto, has hundreds of attractions and rides, a water park, and live shows. GO Transit provides seasonal bus service to Canada's Wonderland from May to October. Buses run from York Mills and Yorkdale bus terminals. Visit our Wonderland information page to learn more.

Visit canadas-wonderland.com for more information about the park.

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International Centre
The International Centre, on Airport Rd. in the Malton area of Mississauga, hosts many trade and consumer shows throughout the year. Brampton-York Mills GO Buses make daily trips to the Malton bus stop, right near the front entrance of the International Centre. The Malton GO Station is also nearby. Check our Georgetown corridor schedules for train and bus times.

Visit internationalcentre.com for upcoming events.

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre
A short walk west of Union Station is Canada’s largest convention centre. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre plays host to a wide variety of consumer and trade shows year-round. Take the SkyWalk, found at the west side of Union Station. Exit the GO concourse in the northwest corner, and follow the signs through VIA Rail’s Great Hall, upstairs to the SkyWalk.

Visit mtccc.com for upcoming events.

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National Trade Centre
The National Trade Centre is located at Exhibition Place and hosts more than 100 trade and consumer shows throughout the year. Lakeshore GO Trains take you right to Exhibition GO Station, located on the grounds of Exhibition Place.

Visit ntc.on.ca for upcoming events.

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Communities on the GO
There are countless other events throughout the year that are convenient to GO's train stations and bus terminals.
Check out the many communities across our network for more activities, events, and outings.

City of Toronto
City of Mississauga
City of Hamilton
Durham Region
Halton Region
Peel Region
York Region

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PATH – underground walkway and shopping
PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 27 kilometres of shopping, services, and entertainment. PATH is directly accessible from Union Station, through the north end of the station.

Visit toronto.ca/path for more information.

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