Travelling to Toronto
We have curated all the essential details to help you reach Toronto, whether you plan to travel to Illume 2023 by train, bus, car, or plane.
Athletes and artists should plan to arrive in Toronto on Friday, November 10. Give yourself plenty of time on either end to account for traffic, shuttle transport/parking, room check-in, freshening up, and travelling to the venues.
By Plane
The main airport in Toronto is Toronto Pearson International Airport, located 20 minutes from the festival venues.
Other Airports Nearby:
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
By Train
VIA Rail:
- If you are traveling to Toronto from destinations across Eastern Canada, VIA Rail is a good option
- To book your travel on VIA Rail, visit the VIA Rail Booking page
GO Train:
- If you are traveling to Toronto from a locations in Southern Ontario, consider the GO Train
- The closest GO Station is Union Station GO.
- Illume shuttles will be available from Friday to Monday to take you from Union Station to the Pan Pacific Hotel and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
- To book your travel on the GO Train, visit the GO Transit
By Bus
GO Bus
- If you are traveling from destinations around Southern Ontario, you may also choose to take the GO Bus to Toronto
- You can take the GO Bus to Union Station.
- To plan your trip, visit GoTransit.
By Car
Toronto is accessible by car and conveniently located on major highway routes including Highways 403, 407, 5, 6, 8, and QEW.
Driving distances:
- Hamilton to Toronto: Approximately 1 hour via 401 and 403.
- Niagara Falls to Toronto: Approximately 1 hour via QEW and 403.
- London to Toronto: Approximately 1.5 hours via 401 and 403.
Discounts & Deals
VIA Rail and Go Transit
- Use your CAA card at the time of booking to receive 10%-20% off (VIA Rail)
- Kids 2-11 tickets may be eligible for 50% off (VIA Rail)
- Book on any Tuesday of the month for additional savings with code: TUESDAY (VIA Rail)
- Weekday Group Passes
- Seniors Save 55%
Flights
WestJet
Book travel on WestJet.com - search for your travel dates and enter the code: 9B2G0PQ.
Discount Structure:
- 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada
- 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border
Air Canada
Book travel on aircanada.ca - search for your travel dates and enter the code: FFMPKZM1.
Discount Structure:
- 0% on Basic Fare Tickets
- 10% on Standard Fare Tickets
- 15% on Flex-Comfort-Latitude Fare Tickets
- 10% on PY Low Fare Tickets
- 15% on PY Flex Fare Tickets
- 10% on Business Low Fare Tickets
- 5% on Business Flex Fare Tickets