Location
The festival will take place in the vibrant neighborhood between Jane Street and Kennedy Park Road in Toronto. With very limited parking available on-site, visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transportation to attend the event.
Taking transit, cycling and walking/rolling are the best ways of getting to and from the Festival. Bloor Street West is closed to all traffic between Jane Street and Kennedy Park Road for the entire weekend, parking in the neighbourhood is extremely limited, and surrounding streets will be busy. Leave the car at home and enjoy the Festival stress-free.
Check the City of Toronto road closures in advance so you know what's open and what isn't.
Most streets north and south of Bloor in the Festival area are permit parking for local residents. If you must drive, consider parking at a TTC commuter lot further out on Line 2 and riding the subway in. Toronto Parking Authority Green P locations can be found at www.parking.greenp.com. If you're using a taxi or rideshare, ask to be dropped off a few blocks away from the closure and walk in; drivers cannot enter the Festival footprint.
Local transit — TTC
The easiest way to get to the Festival is by TTC. Line 2 (Bloor–Danforth) runs directly to the Festival, and two stations sit at either end of the site:
Jane Station – the west end of the Festival, at the Festival Stage
Runnymede Station – the east end of the Festival, at the Community Stage
Beat the crowd: High Park Station is one stop east of Runnymede and a short, pleasant walk to the east end of the Festival. If the platforms at Jane and Runnymede are busy, it's often the quicker way in or out.
Several surface routes also connect to the Festival, including the 26 Dupont, 35/935 Jane and 55 Warren Park buses at Jane Station, and the 71 Runnymede and 77 Swansea buses at Runnymede Station. Some routes are detoured around the closure for the weekend — make sure to check before you travel. The 300 Bloor–Danforth Blue
Night bus runs along the corridor after the subway closes.
Keep up to date on any service changes with TTC Service Alerts and by following @TTCnotices.
Paying your fare: Simply tap your debit or credit card, or use the card loaded in your phone's mobile wallet or smartwatch, every time you board a vehicle on the street or enter a subway station. Riders are charged just one fare in a two-hour period regardless of how many transfers you make. You can also use a PRESTO card, a one-ride, two-ride or day pass PRESTO Ticket, a transfer, or exact cash. Note: operators on buses do
not sell fares or carry change, so have your form of payment ready before you board.
Wheel-Trans provides specialized, accessible transit service for people with disabilities, so everyone can be part of the Festival. Wheel-Trans vehicles are equipped with low
floors, ramps and securement areas for mobility devices. Riders are encouraged to book trips well in advance, as demand is high and road closures on and around Bloor Street West affect pick-up locations for the weekend.
Regional transit — GO
Get to the Festival from across the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA) with GO Transit.
1. Year-round service – GO Transit runs train and bus service across the GTHA every day of the week.
2. Bloor GO Station on the Kitchener line is a short ride away: exit at Bloor GO (Bloor Street West & Dundas Street West), walk into Dundas West Station and take Line 2 westbound three stops to Runnymede. UP Express also stops at Bloor GO, connecting the Festival to Union Station and Toronto Pearson. You
can also connect at Union Station and ride Line 1 north to Bloor-Yonge, then Line 2 westbound.
3. Plan your trip. When paying, tap with your credit/debit card or PRESTO, or buy
online.
4. Sign up for On-the-GO Alerts so you never miss an update.
Cycling
Riding your bike is one of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to get to the Festival.
Use the City's Cycling Network Map or Google Maps to plan your route. Remember to
always wear a helmet, use lights and reflectors, and follow traffic laws.
The streets surrounding the Festival footprint offer plenty of Post-and-Ring bike stands
and other bicycle parking. Please park your bike outside the Festival footprint and walk
in — Bloor Street West is a pedestrian-first zone all weekend and foot traffic is heavy.
Bike Share Toronto has stations across the west end and around Bloor West Village and High Park, making it a convenient way to get to and from the Festival. You can take out a bike with Pay-as-you-go, a Day Pass, or an annual membership — see Bike Share Toronto's pricing page for details.
A heads-up: stations right next to the Festival may fill up fast. If your closest station is full, use the app to find the next one over — there are several within a few minutes' ride.
Walking/Rolling
Walking/Rolling is the best way to experience the Festival.
The Festival is an easy walk from surrounding neighbourhoods including Swansea, Runnymede, High Park North, Baby Point, Old Mill and The Junction. If you live nearby, walking in is almost always faster than driving. High Park is right next door — pair a morning in the park with an afternoon at the Festival.
Some tips for moving through the crowds:
Saturday afternoon and evening are busiest, and the parade draws a crowd
along Bloor on Saturday morning. Come Friday afternoon or Sunday for a more
relaxed stroll.
Stick to one side of the street and travel with the flow rather than crossing back
and forth.
Sidewalks and side streets are your friend if you need to cover distance quickly.
Need a break? Step onto a side street for a few minutes of quiet.
Accessibility: the Festival takes place at street level, with no curb to navigate between the sidewalk and the roadway inside the closure. Jane and Runnymede stations both have elevators; High Park Station does not — check the TTC's accessible stations list before you travel. See the Festival's Accessibility page for accessible washroom, seating and drop-off locations.
