Car Free Adventures

Toronto's public transit network makes car-free weekend adventures surprisingly accessible and affordable. GO Transit offers $10 weekend day passes providing unlimited travel to Niagara Falls where WEGO buses connect wineries, attractions, and the falls. Parkbus operates dedicated routes from downtown Toronto to Algonquin Park, Bruce Peninsula, Elora Gorge, and Mono Cliffs with morning pickups and evening returns perfect for day hiking. VIA Rail connects Union Station to Kingston for waterfront exploration and historic sites, Ottawa for Parliament Hill and museums, and Montreal for French-Canadian culture and world-class dining. The Toronto Islands ferry departs Jack Layton Terminal every 15-30 minutes providing car-free beaches, bike rentals at Centre Island, and peaceful walking paths. Stratford hosts world-renowned theater accessible via dedicated coach buses during performance season May through October. Hamilton sits just 60 minutes by GO Train with Tews Falls, Webster Falls, and James Street North galleries all walkable from the station. Book Parkbus seats 2-4 weeks early as popular weekend routes fill quickly especially during fall foliage season. Pack light with backpacks instead of wheeled luggage for easier navigation on buses and trains. Download GO Transit and VIA Rail apps for real-time schedule updates and platform changes.