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Celebrate Vaisakhi with GO Transit!
Celebrate Vaisakhi with GO Transit!
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Celebrate Vaisakhi with GO Transit!
Published: Mar 15, 2024
GO Transit has plenty of train and bus services you can use as you explore the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area!
Exhibition Place, Toronto (Closest GO Station: Exhibition GO Station)
Time to harvest smiles. Trainloads of them. Vaisakhi Diyan Vadhaiyan! (Back translation: Happy Vaisakhi)
Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival celebrating the season of harvest, with farmers expressing gratitude for the bountiful crops harvested during the season. Sikhs also celebrate Vaisakhi, as the day of formation of Khalsa in the year 1699 and this day is traditionally celebrated as Khalsa Day in Ontario. This celebration entails community feasts, visits to Gurudwaras, and vibrant processions showcasing agricultural abundance and joy.
As one of the biggest celebrations in the Sikh community, it is the time for everyone to celebrate with their favourite people and enjoy the beats of the Dhol (Indian double-headed drums). Because what's Vaisakhi without a little Bhangra? Bhangra is the traditional Punjabi dance form that celebrates Punjabi culture through lively music, energetic dance, and colourful attire, fostering community pride and preserving cultural identity. The celebration includes exchanging gifts, fancy clothes, lots and lots of delicious food.And if you ever needed a convenient and affordable way to get around and be where all the fun is, GO Transit’s got you covered.
Are you attending the Khalsa Day Parade?
The Khalsa Day parade is the third largest parade in Toronto, celebrating the Sikh New Year and the establishment of the Sikh community in 1699. In Toronto, the Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwaras Council (OSGC) organizes an annual parade along Lakeshore Blvd, starting at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds and travelling east to Toronto City Hall.
- When: April 27th, 2025 - Parade starts at 1PM
- Where: Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
- Cost: Free
- Getting there with GO: Great news! The start of the Khalsa Day Parade is just steps away from Exhibition GO Station!
We’ve added trips on the Kitchener line to help you travel to and from the celebration with ease. Remember to check your schedule before you travel.
The 10:47 a.m. train departing Mt. Pleasant GO will continue its journey on Lakeshore West, departing Union station at 12:02 p.m. and arriving at Exhibition GO at 12:12 p.m.
An additional train will depart Kitchener GO at 10:37 a.m., bypass Etobicoke North, Weston and Bloor GO stations, and arrive at Union Station at 12:13 p.m. This train will also continue on to Lakeshore West, departing Union Station at 12:32 p.m. and arriving at Exhibition GO at 12:42 p.m.
If you’re travelling back home along the Kitchener line after the parade, an additional train will depart Union Station at 6:08 p.m., bypass Bloor, Weston and Etobicoke North GO stations, and arrive at Kitchener GO at 7:47 p.m.
Please be sure to listen to the announcements onboard the trains, not all trains will be continuing from Kitchener to Lakeshore West.
When exiting the train, or waiting on the platform, stay behind the yellow line. Do not cross the tracks. Crossing the tracks is strictly prohibited. If you need help or have a question, ask a Station Ambassador.
Remember to spread out along the platform to reduce crowding and to make boarding faster and safer.
Savings for Every Celebration!
Planning on celebrating with family and friends across the region? Learn about our different GO Transit fares to ensure you’re choosing the most convenient option for you - and taking advantage of the best savings! Don’t forget, kids 12 and under always ride free on all GO Trains and Buses!
Weekday Group Passes
With our Weekday Group Passes, groups can get unlimited travel throughout the GO network for one low fare:
- $30 for 2 people, $40 for 3 people, $50 for 4 people, and $60 for 5 people
- Valid for travel on weekdays (Monday-Friday)
One-Day Weekend Pass
If you’re heading out on a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday, a One-Day Weekend Pass is perfect for affordable travel. It’s only $10!
- You get unlimited travel throughout the GO Network
- Valid for the whole day on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays
GO Transit even offers free Wi-Fi onboard all trains, buses, and stations so you can stay connected!
Vaisakhi Diyan Vadhaiyan!!
Time to harvest smiles. Trainloads of them. Take GO Transit to the Khalsa Day Parade!