GETTING TO THE VENUE
Air
Toronto is served by two airports:
Pearson International Airport, managed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority is Canada’s principal airport with travel connections to every continent and ranks among the top 30 world airports in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. There are over 76 scheduled and charter airlines currently serving Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air carriers provide non-stop service to 26 Canadian and 42 United States (transborder) destinations and same-plane service to 56 other International cities.
Toronto City Centre Airport is one of the most convenient urban airports in the world, situated just minutes from Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. Porter Airlines is the regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport. The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. All Porter passengers have access to a modern, comfortable and stylish lounge, including wireless Internet access, refreshments, and computer workstations.
Road
Several highways, including Highways 2, 401, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, link surrounding cities to Toronto. Nearest Canada-U.S. border crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.
Rail
VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day. Toronto's Union Station is centrally located downtown and connects to the subway by underground tunnel.
Customs and Borders
Canada has one of the most advanced customs organizations in the world, and our borders and the processes we have in place to manage them are critical to our ability to provide Canadians and visitors to Canada with the security and opportunity they expect. Visitors entering Canada must clear Canada Customs border security upon entry.
Entry to Canada
American visitors travelling by air require a valid passport to re-enter the United States.
Exception
U.S. citizens entering Canada by car or rail who plan to return to the U.S. prior to June 1, 2009 do not need to show a passport, but a government-issued ID with photo, such as a driver’s license, and proof of citizenship is required. As of June 1 2009, all individuals will be required to hold a valid passport to enter/re-enter the United States For more information on travel security and border procedures, visit the U.S. Department of State.
International Visitors
For specific information on travel documents required to visit Canada from countries other than the U.S., please refer to www.cbsa.gc.ca and www.cic.gc.ca
By car:
East
Take the Gardiner Expressway west to Spadina/Lake Shore Boulevard cutoff and follow the signs for Lakeshore Boulevard.
Take Lake Shore Boulevard to the Princes' Gates (just west of Strachan Avenue).
West
Take the Gardiner Expressway east exit Jameson Rd
to Lakeshore Blvd. east
There are three entrance points (at the traffic lights) to Exhibition Place from Lake Shore Boulevard - British Columbia Drive, Ontario Drive and Newfoundland Drive.
Pearson International Airport
Exit 427 south to Gardiner Expressway East.
Take the Gardiner Expressway east
exit Jameson Rd to Lakeshore Blvd
There are three entrance points (at the traffic lights) to Exhibition Place from Lake Shore Boulevard - British Columbia Drive, Ontario Drive and Newfoundland Drive.
From City Centre Airport
Take Bathurst Street north to Lakeshore Blvd. West.
Take Lake Shore Boulevard west, and drive through the Princes' Gates (just west of Strachan Avenue), or turn North onto Fort York Road, and west at the lights on to Strachan Avenue into Exhibition Place.
By Public Transport
There are two stations on Exhibition Grounds and numerous parking locations both above and below ground.
1. 29 Dufferin Bus
Take the Bloor subway to Dufferin Station, board the #29 bus south to Exhibition Place.
2. 511 Bathurst Streetcar
Take the Bloor subway to Bathurst Station, board the #511 streetcar south to Exhibition Place. There are two streetcar stops at Exhibition Place, at Strachan Avenue, and adjacent to the Horse Palace/GO Station.
3. 509 Harbourfront Streetcar
Take the Yonge-University subway to Union Station.Take the “West-509 Replacement Bus towards Exhibition” which boards on Bay St. and Front St West.
There are two streetcar stops at Exhibition Place, at Strachan Avenue, and adjacent to the Horse Palace/GO Station.
NOTE: For events held at Enercare Centre & Allstream Centre please use the Strachan stop adjacent to the Princes' Gates. For events in BMO Field, Ricoh Coliseum, Queen Elizabeth Building or Better Living Centre please use the the TTC loop at the end of the line.
For more information, visit the TTC at www.ttc.ca or call 416-393-4636
By Train
East
Take the Lakeshore West line and exit at Exhibition
West
Take the Lakeshore East line and exit at Exhibition
For more information, visit the GO Transit at www.gotransit.ca or call 416-869-3200
By Bicycle
Bicycle Racks at Exhibition Place
Toronto's first New Mobility Hub is located at the Exhibition Place GO Station. The Hub provides multiple modes of transportation services such as TTC, GO, a Bikeshare Hub, bicycle parking, a WIFI hotspot, taxi hotline, weather and tourist info, secure bicycle lockers, and a map of downtown Toronto.
Parking
Offering 6,128 parking spaces located adjacent to one of Toronto's main highways, the Gardiner Expressway, including 1,300 underground. A convenience very few venues can offer!
Regular Daily Parking Rates*
Surface Lots $14 - after 6pm $11
Underground Lot $14 - after 6pm $11
Underground Lot is located in Enercare Centre and connects to Allstream Centre via an underground link. Underground rates increase $3 on peak usage days. Increased rates for BMO Field events and Special Events.
All parking lots are operated by Exhibition Place. Taxi cab service is available at all main entrances. We also offer exhibitor parking programs and valet parking services.
For additional info, please call Parking Services at 416-263-3646.
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Exhibition Place provides a total of 88 wheelchair accessible parking spaces throughout all of its surface parking lots and indoor garage. All spaces are located near the entrances to the lots and/or close to the pedestrian access points to buildings and event space. Regular parking rates apply.
Hybrid Vehicle parking Spaces
A total of 14 parking spaces are provided exclusively for energy efficient hybrid electric/gasoline vehicles. These preferred spaces are located in Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the indoor garage, in close proximity to the wheelchair accessible spaces. The preferred location of the hybrid spaces recognizes the contribution that owners are making towards lowering emissions, and the use of the spaces is left to the discretion of drivers. Regular parking rates apply.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Charge your electric vehicle in the underground parking garage at Enercare Centre. Look for the green 'Electric Vehicle Charging Station' signs in the corners of the underground lot: on the west and north side of Hall D (green zone), south side of Hall B (blue zone), north and south side of Hall A (red zone). Regular parking rates apply.
Parent and Child Parking
A total of 5 parking spaces are provided for the exclusive use of parents with small children and/or strollers. These are located in the indoor garage, and in Lots 1 and 3, near the accessible and hybrid parking spaces, with easy access to the buildings and event space. Regular parking rates apply.
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