GO to Taste of Asia!
GO to Taste of Asia!
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GO to Taste of Asia!
Mark June 23 - 25 on your calendar so you don’t miss Taste of Asia in Markham!
Celebrate culture and cuisine during this 3-day Asian food festival that is jam-packed with fun and food.
Bring your appetite but leave your car at home because it’s easy to get to Markham on GO Transit.
A GO Weekend Pass is the perfect choice for affordable travel to Taste of Asia on Saturday and Sunday. Travel one day for $10 or both days for only $15.
Taste of Asia is a great event for families, and kids 12 and under ride free on GO.
Special Service!
On Sunday, June 25th 2023, GO Transit is offering a special train service on the Stouffville:
Stouffville Line
- Southbound trips from Stouffville to Toronto, leaving Old Elm GO Station at 8:46 am, 11:46 am and 8:31 pm, arriving at Union Station at 9:58 am, 12:58 pm and 9:43 pm respectively
- Northbound trips from Toronto to Stouffville, leaving Union Station at 10:13 am, 6:58 pm and 9:43 pm, arriving at Old Elm GO Station at 11:25 am, 8:10 pm and 10:55 pm respectively.
What Is Taste of Asia?
Taste of Asia is North America’s largest outdoor Asian food festival!
The Taste of Asia festival is taking place on Friday June 23 from 5 pm - 11 pm, Saturday June 24 from 11 am - 11 pm, and Sunday June 25 from 11 am - 5 pm.
It’s completely FREE to attend the Taste of Asia!
Things to Do at Taste of Asia
Taste of Asia is an Asian food festival so, of course, there will be LOTS of opportunities for delicious dining! But, there are other things to do at Taste of Asia, too.
There are cultural events and family-friendly attractions. You’ll enjoy live dance and musical performances from international stars, as well as speeches from community leaders.
Explore Asian Cuisine
Enjoy your favourites or try a new dish! Explore the variety of Asian cultures and diverse flavours represented at over 150 food booths. You just might find the best thing you’ve ever eaten at Taste of Asia.
Featured Vendors at Taste of Asia
There are over 150 food vendors at Taste of Asia so get ready for some serious snacking!
Follow Taste of Asia on Instagram for a look at some past vendors and an idea of what to expect at this year’s festival.
How to Get to Taste of Asia on GO
Getting to Taste of Asia 2023 is easy with GO Transit. The Asian food festival is located in Markham, close to Milliken GO Station.
Use your GO Weekend Pass and take the Stouffville line to Unionville GO Station and then take local transit to the corner of Kennedy Rd and Steeles Ave E.
You can use a $10 Weekend Day Pass if you’re planning to visit the festival on just Saturday or Sunday.
Or, if you can’t get enough amazing Asian cuisine, then a $15 Weekend Pass will let you ride any GO bus or train for the whole weekend. You can attend the festival on Saturday AND Sunday, and sample until your stomach is content!
Taste of Asia is a festival for the whole family, so bring the kids — ages 12 and under travel free on GO Transit.