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GO Transit is your ticket to the CNE 

We are pleased to run extra Lakeshore rail service to the CNE, which runs from Friday, August 20 until Labour Day, Monday, September 6, 2010. This extra train service will also be available for The Canadian International Air Show on the Labour Day weekend for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.   

The CNE runs from August 20 to September 6 and is a fun Toronto destination offering something for everyone. For specific information on the CNE, visit www.theex.com.  

For GO passengers travelling with smaller children: We ask that you travel with strollers that can easily be stowed rather than bulky strollers or wagons. With so many people using GO, space is limited and smaller strollers will help make it a comfortable and safe ride for everyone.

CNE special service schedule

More Lakeshore trains will stop at Exhibition GO Station on weekdays during the CNE. The 6:03 a.m. from Aldershot and the 8:44 a.m. from Burlington, eastbound to Union, will make an extra stop at the CNE.  The 8:25 a.m. from Oshawa and the 6:25 p.m. from Pickering, westbound to Union, will be extended to Exhibition.  Plus, the 5:47 a.m. trip from Oshawa to Burlington, and the 2:13 p.m. trip from Union to Oakville will make stops at the CNE. 

Over Labour Day weekend, Saturday, September 4 to Monday, September 6, there will be additional Lakeshore trains.  From Aldershot, extra eastbound trips will depart at 10:34 and 11:34 a.m. and make all stops to Union.  Extra trips will also depart eastbound from Exhibition at 5:33 and 6:33 p.m., making all stops to Oshawa.  Extra westbound trips will depart Oshawa at 10:11 and 11:11 a.m. and make all stops to Exhibition.  Extra trips will also depart Union at 5:13 and 6:13 p.m., stop at the EX, then make all stops to Aldershot. 

View our regular schedule or our detailed CNE schedule sections. 

CNE tickets

We are once again selling CNE tickets and passes at our Lakeshore GO stations and at Union Station. And when it comes time to use them, let GO take you right to the gates. For more information on CNE ticket prices visit www.theex.com.

To make it even easier for you, more Lakeshore trains will be stopping at the EX on weekdays during the CNE and there will be extra train service during Labour Day weekend.

 

Veterans ride free on Warriors' Day

GO Transit values the sacrifice of our war veterans. It’s an honour to recognize your valour, and we’d like to show our gratitude by offering you and one companion free transportation to this year’s Warriors’ Day Parade at the CNE on Saturday, August 21, 2010.  

The Warriors’ Day Parade is the longest running veterans parade in the free world and has been a part of the CNE since 1921. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Princes' Gates and continue down Princes' Blvd. Further information about the Warriors' Day Parade can be found at www.thewarriorsdayparade.ca.  

You and one companion may ride free. Please wear your medals, beret, blazer, uniform, or something else that clearly identifies you as a war veteran.  

The immediate families of deceased veterans may also ride free. Please make sure you carry something to identify your relation to the deceased veteran, such as an identification card or service papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Exhibition GO located?

The Exhibition GO Station is located on the CNE grounds at Manitoba Drive and Nova Scotia Avenue, between the Horse Palace and the Food Building.

Will GO staff be at the Exhibition GO Station?

Exhibition GO Station is staffed for special events only and will have a Station Attendant available daily from 9:00 a.m. to closing, starting Friday, August 20 to Monday, September 6, 2010.

What GO Train lines offer train service to the CNE?

GO Transit offers direct train service to and from the Exhibition from the Lakeshore lines only. We have made some service adjustments to our weekday and Labour Day long weekend Lakeshore services service. Click here for your schedules.

Do you have any travel tips for GOing to the EX?

Additional passenger volumes can be expected for the duration of the CNE at all Lakeshore line stations and at Exhibition station in particular. We recommend that you arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your train departs for extra time to purchase tickets and to board the train. It is also recommended that you purchase two-ride tickets, a day pass or a group pass, when applicable, to avoid lining up again on your way home.

Do I have to pay to go to Ontario Place?

No. CNE admission only includes grounds admission to Ontario Place and does not include the cost of rides or other Ontario Place attractions. Please contact Ontario Place for details at 416-314-9900 or visit www.ontarioplace.com.

If I have an Ontario Place admission do I still have to pay to go to the CNE?

If you have purchased a Canadian Family Play All Summer Pass, then this will give you free admission to the CNE grounds. This is the only pass that allows you free admission to the CNE but does not include access to the rides as they must be paid for separately.

I have tickets for a show at the Molson Amphitheatre at Ontario Place. Do I have to pay for admission to the CNE?

Molson Amphitheatre (Ontario Place) concert tickets include grounds admission to the CNE and Ontario Place. This admission does not include rides at either the CNE or Ontario Place.

Is there a shuttle bus service from Union Station to the CNE?

No. There will not be a shuttle bus service to the CNE from Union this year.

How do I purchase tickets for the Air Show?

As the Air Show does not have reserved seating, tickets are not available for purchase for this attraction. CNE admission includes the Air Show and there is limited bleacher seating available on a "first come basis."

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