By Staff
August 15th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The eagerly anticipated 2024 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is opening this Friday and Metrolinx is thrilled to enhance the CNE experience for GO and PRESTO customers!
PRESTO cardholders receive exclusive discounts of up to 44% on CNE advance sale admission and ride tickets. This incredible offer is available starting now until August 15 on the PRESTO Perks website. Don’t miss out because after August 16, savings will drop to up to 37% for PRESTO card holders. Find more details about PRESTO discounts for CNE 2024 HERE.
In addition, veterans and a companion can ride GO and UP Express free to and from the CNE for the Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, August 17. Immediate family members of deceased veterans may also ride for free if carrying something to identify their relation to the late veteran, such as service papers or an identification card.
We’re also increasing GO Train services between August 16 – September 2 along the Lakeshore West and East lines to ensure customers can GO to the CNE with ease.
Lakeshore West:
- New eastbound train trips have been added, departing from Oakville GO making all station stops to Union Station in the late afternoon and evening.
- New westbound train trips have been added, departing from Union Station, making all station stops to Oakville GO and some to Burlington GO in the evening.
Customers are encouraged to use gotransit.com to plan their trips and check schedules in advance. Riders can transfer for free with One Fare between GO Transit and local transit agencies. Customers can also take advantage of our $10 weekend day online passes that allows you to GO wherever you want.
The Canadian National Exhibition takes place from August 16 to September 2, 2024 at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
Canadian National Exhibition media preview Green Phantom, left to right, Pretty Ricky Willdy, Nova and Jimmy Hart announce the opening of the annual Canadian National Exhibition on media preview day at the CNE fairgrounds in Toronto on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Laura Proctor)
