Make the Most Out of Your March Break 2026 with GO Transit!
Published: Mar 6, 2026
March Break is finally here, and it is the perfect time to discover the best of the Greater Golden Horseshoe with GO Transit! With our extensive service area, exploring local attractions and hidden gems is easy, stress-free, and budget-friendly.
This year, we are making family travel even sweeter. Remember, kids 12 and under always ride free on GO Transit! You can also grab a Weekday Group Pass or a One-Day Weekend Pass for unlimited travel. Plus, your PRESTO card isn't just your ticket to ride, it's your key to unlocking incredible savings with PRESTO Perks.
Ready to plan your week? Here is your ultimate guide to March Break 2026 fun.
Score Big with March Break Fan Week
Calling all sports fans! Toronto is buzzing this March with the ultimate celebration of our city’s teams. Whether you love hockey, basketball, or soccer, there’s something for the whole family at MLSE’s March Break Fan Week.
Maple Leafs & Raptors Fan Days
Get unique access to the teams you love during this special week at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Raptors are hosting their 2nd Annual Fan Day on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch the team practice during dynamic skills and drills challenges, enjoy surprise competitions and on-court contests where lucky fans can join the players, and meet alumni with fun photo opportunities in the concourse. Use code PRESTOFANDAY1 at checkout to save on Raptors Fan Day with PRESTO Perks.
There’s even more basketball excitement as the Toronto Raptors play a home game on Saturday, March 15, 2026, at 3:30 PM at Scotiabank Arena. Cheer on the Raptors live and remember to use code PRESTOXRAPS at checkout to save up to 20% on tickets with PRESTO Perks.
Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting their 1st Annual Fan Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. See a 3v3 competition with current Toronto Maple Leafs players, watch an on-ice showcase featuring the Toronto Sceptres, and special meet and greet opportunities with Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Sceptres, and Leafs Alumni players. Join the excitement and use code PRESTOFANDAY to save with PRESTO Perks.
Toronto Marlies
Get ready for some serious hockey action this March Break! The Toronto Marlies will light up the ice with two exciting games: catch them at Coca-Cola Coliseum on March 14, and don’t miss their special March 17 game at 1:30 PM at Scotiabank Arena. That same day, stick around for an unforgettable hockey double header! The Maple Leafs have a home game at 7:00 PM at Scotiabank Arena. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a full day of elite hockey and cheer for Toronto’s rising stars and NHL legends all in one place.
The Marlies games deliver high energy, interactive fun, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. And with PRESTO Perks, fans can save up to 30% off Marlies tickets using promo code MARLIESPRESTO, making these games as affordable as they are thrilling!
- Get there with GO: Take the Lakeshore West Line to Exhibition GO Station, just steps from the arena.
Toronto FC
Kick off the soccer season in style with Toronto FC's Home Opener on March 14 at 1:00 PM at BMO Field! Bundle up in the fresh March air and join thousands of fans as you cheer on Toronto FC in their first home match of the season. It's an experience your kids won't forget! Use code PRESTOTFC at checkout to enjoy savings of up to 20% off ticket prices to Toronto FC home matches.
- Get there with GO: Take the Lakeshore West Line to Exhibition GO Station, just steps from the arena.
Scotiabank Arena Tours
Ever wanted to see where the magic happens behind the scenes? Take a tour of Canada’s premier sports and entertainment venue. Walk the halls of history and see the arena from a whole new perspective.
- PRESTO Perk: Check for available PRESTO discounts on tours when booking with code PRESTO15.
Explore World-Class Attractions
If sports aren't your game, we have plenty of other adventures waiting for you. Use your PRESTO card to save on admission at some of Toronto's top cultural spots with PRESTO Perks.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Travel through time without leaving the city. From dinosaurs to ancient civilizations, the Royal Ontario Museum offers endless discovery. It’s the perfect indoor escape if the March weather is a bit chilly.
- PRESTO Perk: Save 15% off regular admission rates when you show your PRESTO card.
- Get there with GO: Take the train to Union Station, then hop on the TTC Subway to Museum Station.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Dive into an underwater world right at the foot of the CN Tower. Walk through the dangerous lagoon tunnel as sharks swim overhead and get hands-on at the horseshoe crab touch tank.
- PRESTO Perks: Save 15% off general admission when you show your PRESTO card.
- Get there with GO: It’s a short, scenic walk from Union Station via the SkyWalk.
CN Tower
Gather the family for an unforgettable adventure this March Break at the iconic CN Tower! Perfect for parents seeking to create lasting memories, this Toronto landmark rises to an astonishing 553 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the stunning Lake Ontario.
- PRESTO Perk: Save 15% on General Admission Timed Tickets by showing your PRESTO card.
- Get there with GO: A quick 10-minute walk from Union Station.
Illuminarium at the Distillery District
Step into a cinematic masterpiece where you are part of the action. Illuminarium uses 4K laser projection and 3D audio to transport you to wild safaris, space, or magical dreamscapes. It is a fully immersive sensory experience that kids absolutely love.
- Get there with GO: Travel to Union Station, then take the TTC streetcar or a short taxi/rideshare to the Distillery District.
Museum of Illusions
Get your cameras ready! Nothing is as it seems at the Museum of Illusions. From holograms to the dizzying Vortex Tunnel, this interactive museum is designed to trick your mind and create hilarious photo opportunities.
- Get there with GO: Located near the St. Lawrence Market, it's a walkable distance from Union Station.
A Blooming Adventure in Burlington
Bloomland in Oz at Royal Botanical Gardens
Follow the yellow brick road to the Royal Botanical Gardens for Bloomland in Oz! This spectacular event reimagines the classic story with a botanical twist. Explore lush indoor gardens filled with vibrant flowers and whimsical displays that bring the Land of Oz to life. It is a colorful escape from the grey winter landscape.
- PRESTO Perk: Save on admission with your PRESTO card (check the RBG website for current offers).
- Get there with GO: Take the Lakeshore West line to Aldershot GO Station and connect via Burlington Transit (which is free when connecting from GO!).
Plan Your Trip Today!
Don't let March Break fly by without an adventure. With GO Transit, you can skip the traffic, save on parking, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
- Check Schedules: Visit gotransit.com to plan your route.
- Buy Passes: Grab your GO Weekend Pass or a Weekday Group Pass online before you go.
- Pack your PRESTO card: Don't forget your card to unlock those exclusive discounts!
Happy March Break 2026!
Land Acknowledgement
Metrolinx acknowledges that we connect communities by building and operating transit within the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat peoples, for whom these lands continue to have great importance.
Treaties between First Nations and governments cover these lands, and the promises contained in these Treaties remain relevant to this day.
Metrolinx and its employees are committed to understanding the history of these lands and the continued impacts of colonization and take responsibility for actions to advance reconciliation.
Metrolinx will continue to seek the knowledge, expertise and experience of Indigenous partners and commits to doing business in a manner that is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and collaboration.