Directions
Union Station is accessible by both car and the TTC. It is located at 65 Front Street West, on the south side of the block, which is bordered by Bay Street and York Street.
Driving
From the Queen Elizabeth Way, take the exit towards York Street, Bay Street. Turn left onto York Street where there are paid parking options available closeby to Union Station. Once parked, walk to the venue located on Front Street West.
From the Don Valley Parkway, take exit 154 onto Yonge Bay towards York Street. Keep left to take the exit, then keep right towards Lakeshore Blvd West towards University Ave. Turn right onto York Street where there are paid parking options available closeby to Union Station. Once parked, walk to the venue located on Front Street West.
Parking
There is no on-site parking available at Union Station, however there are many Green P parking lots and paid parking options available nearby.
TTC
Take the 1 Yonge University Line either Southbound or Northbound depending where patrons are commuting from. Take the Union Station exit on the 1 Yonge University line and follow the signs to arrive in the heart of Union Station.
Dining
- Aria Restorante
25 York St, Toronto ON, M5J 0A1
Italian Cuisine / Formal / $$$
- Chotto Matte
161 Bay St, Toronto ON, M5J 2S1
Japanese Cuisine / Outdoor Dining / $$$
https://chotto-matte.com/toronto/
- Stratus Restaurant
36-79 Wellington St W, Toronto ON, M5K 1K2
Canadian Cuisine / Good for groups / $$$
Bars
- Modus Ristorante
145 King Street W, Toronto ON, M5H 1J8
Wine Bar / Outdoor Seating / $$$$
https://www.modusristorante.com
- King Taps
100 King Street W, Toronto ON, M5X 1E1
Beer Bar / Outdoor Seating / $$
https://kingtaps.com/locations/king-street/
Lodging
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R3
DoubleTree Toronto Downtown Hotels (hilton.com)
We are pleased to partner with the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel. DoubleTree is extending a discounted rate to festival attendees. In order to access this discount, bookings can be made online HERE.
The attendees can call 1-800-445-8667 or the hotel at 416-977-5000 and mention the group code 92H to make a booking as well.
The cut-off date for the web link is September 5th, 2024.
Union Station is an accessible venue with many accessible features. There are barrier free travel paths within the whole building, as well as accessible ramps and elevators. This includes all public transport such as The Go, VIA Rail, UP Train and TTC as well as the building itself. Washrooms are also barrier free and accessible to the public.
Accessible route from TTC: The west side of the TTC concourse level has ramps that lead to the Front Street Promenade (where Pilot Coffee and Danish Pastry are). Continue heading straight and then turn left at the restaurants to head into the GO York Concourse. Take another left and continue to the staircase that leads to the Great Hall. There is an elevator just to the left of that staircase that goes up to the Great Hall at street level. The West Wing is to the left.
Accessible route from GO York Concourse: Follow signs towards the Great Hall. There is a staircase that leads from the GO York Concourse to the Great Hall. Just left of the staircase is an elevator. The West Wing is on the left. Union Station (ttc.ca)