Gas prices have surged over 50 cents a litre in past weeks, making driving more expensive than usual. If you’re looking to still travel around the provinces, here are come transit accessible spots that will satisfy your travel itch.
All locations are accessible with a Toronto starting point.
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Beaverton
This lakeside town is a sight to see all year round, with ice fishing opportunities in the winter and boating on Lake Simcoe in the summer.
Accessible through Durham Regional Transit VIA Whitby GO, Beaverton is home to comfort food found at Tar’d & Feather’d, as well as the area’s history found at the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society.
Niagara Falls
This classic tourist destination is accessible through GO Transit services.
Whether you want to check out the waterfall, visit Clifton Hill, or take a boat ride, Torontonians are able to reach Niagara Falls using the Lakeshore West GO Train at specific scheduled timings. Ensure you’re taking the correct train, as this route sometimes turns back at Aldershot GO.
Barrie and surroundings
Check out the other side of Lake Simcoe by visiting the city of Barrie.
Barrie becomes a hub for summer activities, including multiple beaches, boating, hiking trails and parks, all accessible by the Barrie GO Train line.
Additionally, towns around Barries, such as Springwater, Ont. and Penetanguishene, Ont. reachable by the County of Simcoe’s LINX Transit service.
Stratford
If you’re into theatre, or just want to check out Canadian artist Justin Bieber’s hometown, Stratford is accessible with Perth County Connect Transit out of the Kitchener GO Station.
The Stratford Festival begins April 21, with a production of The Hobbit. If you prefer a direct route, a Toronto to Stratford bus and vice versa is available at an extra cost.
Orillia
The Northlander bus service makes Northern Ontario a bit more accessible ahead of the Northlander train’s return near the end of 2026.
One of these locations reachable by bus is Orillia, known for its hiking and biking trails, as well as its boating and beaches off of Lake Couchiching. Catch the Northlander bus from King City GO Station or Yorkdale station.
