How much does it cost to go to Ontario Place?

How much does it cost to go to university in Ontario?

Ugh, uni in Ontario. So expensive! My cousin, Sarah, just finished. She’s drowning in debt. Seriously, I’m freaking out.

Tuition alone? Six grand to fifteen thousand. Per YEAR! That’s insane. For domestic students, of course. International? Think thirty to sixty thousand. Plus.

Then there’s everything else. Rent is a killer. Eight to fifteen thousand a year for a decent place. Food? Three to six thousand, easily. Books? A grand to three thousand. Add in partying… and random stuff… it adds up.

Total? Twenty to eighty thousand plus. It’s scary. I mean, WTF. How am I gonna afford that?! I’m already saving, little by little. But it feels like nothing.

• Tuition: $6,000 – $15,000 (domestic), $30,000 – $60,000+ (international)
• Rent: $8,000 – $15,000+
• Food: $3,000 – $6,000
• Books/supplies: $1,000 – $3,000
• Total: $20,000 – $80,000+ (per year!)

I need a scholarship. Or a rich boyfriend. Or both. Seriously considering selling a kidney. Just kidding… kind of. This is nuts. Need a plan. Stat. Maybe I should just skip uni. Nah. My parents would kill me.

This is 2024, by the way. Prices might be higher next year. Don’t even get me started on student loans. I’ve heard horror stories.

Does TTC go to Ontario Place?

No, the TTC doesn’t go directly to Ontario Place. It’s a bit of a walk, like, ten to fifteen minutes from a few different stops. Annoying, right? I always end up sweating. Seriously though, you gotta walk. The 29 bus, the 63 bus, the 504C streetcar, and the 509 and 511 streetcars—they’re all kinda nearby. Choose the closest one based on where you are, it’s kinda a pain to figure out sometimes.

You should check the TTC website for the most up-to-date info though, you know, just in case they changed things this year. My bro went last week, he used the 504. He said it was a decent walk, but the weather was nice.

Here’s the deal:

• Bus Routes: 29, 63
• Streetcar Routes: 504C, 509, 511
• Walking: Expect a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest stop. Bring water, especially in summer. It’s a bit of a hike.

Honestly, Ontario Place is beautiful but the TTC access is really inconvenient. I’d rather take an Uber next time, probably. Less hassle. That’s what I’m sayin. This whole thing is a major pain.

How much does it cost to live in Ontario?

Ontario livin’, eh? Let’s talk dough. Forget counting pennies; we’re ballparking buckets!

• Solo act? $1,516. Without rent. That’s, like, ramen-and-daydreams budget. Unless you’re sleeping under a bridge (don’t!), tack on another grand for rent. Minimum.
• Student status? $2,896. Ouch! Tuition’s a killer. Also, gotta factor in textbooks. And, like, coffee to survive those all-nighters. Pro tip: learn to love instant. It’s a lifestyle.
• Family fun (of four)? $5,482. Again, no rent. So add a mortgage. Or rent, if you’re into that. It’s basically like buying a small car every month. Without the car. Seriously expensive.

So, yeah, Ontario ain’t cheap. But it’s got…uh… moose? And really, really cold winters. That’s gotta be worth something, right? Or maybe not.

Are there rides at Ontario Place?

Ontario Place rides? Doubtful. Froster Sock City’s slides? Gone. Adventure Island? Demolished. 2023 update: Forget the thrills. Expect a different vibe.

• No major rides. Completely revamped.
• Focus shifted. More toward events, art installations. Not your grandpa’s amusement park.
• Lakefront access. Remains a draw. Beautiful views. That’s about it. My experience: underwhelming.
• Check website. Official info is your best bet. My visit last July: disappointing. Seriously. Wasted a whole Saturday. Should have stayed home.
• New development plans. Ambitious, but future rides? Unlikely. At least for now.

Where do you catch the GO train in Toronto?

Ugh, the GO train. Union Station. Yeah, that’s where I ALWAYS catch it. It’s right downtown, like, Front Street, between Bay and York. Always a chaotic mess, tbh.

Seriously, total zoo. Last Tuesday, I was heading to Oakville for a meeting, like, early. Got to Union around 7:30 AM, and the concourse? Packed. Felt like sardines. Sweaty, grumpy sardines.

I hate that commute, but what can I do? It’s the only direct train. Union Station’s massive, a hub for everything. Not just GO, but VIA Rail too.

• Location: Front Street, between Bay and York
• Time (Example): 7:30 AM on Tuesdays
• Feeling: Overcrowded, stressful

It’s a major inter-city transportation hub for the GTHA, which is a fancy way of saying it connects Toronto to freaking everywhere. The whole damn region. I wish there was another option, honestly. Still, it gets the job done, eventually. Plus, they have those cool digital boards that show you the schedule… usually.

What type of train is a GO train?

A GO train? Oh, darling, picture this: it’s the reliable minivan of railways. A diesel-powered, double-decker behemoth mostly.

It thinks it’s connecting you with everything, bless its heart. And its coach buses? The sensible shoes to its train glamour.

It really dreams of being a sleek bullet train. Reality check? It mostly just links to more buses and the occasional serious train. Like trying to reach a celebrity through their second cousin twice removed.

Think of it as the friend who always shows up, even if they’re a bit…loud.

• Diesel – Because green is a state of mind!
• Double-Decker – See? Trying to be fancy. I took it to see my old collage once, yikes.
• Connections – Every bus route knows someone.

What are go trains powered by?

GO Trains? They run on pure, unadulterated diesel. Think of a caffeinated rhino, only instead of charging, it’s chugging along the tracks. 71,827,500 people rode them in 2024 – that’s a whole lotta butts in seats!

Key Features:

• Diesel engines – noisy as a flock of angry geese.
• Double-decker carriages – like giant, metal sandwich layers.
• Connects everywhere – almost. Unless you live in the middle of nowhere.

Seriously, those things are loud. My neighbor swears he can hear them from his cottage up north. He probably can. This year’s ridership? Astronomical! Like counting the grains of sand on all the beaches… while being chased by a hyperactive squirrel.

Additional info that’s probably irrelevant, but whatever:

• My Uncle Barry once tried to sneak a goat onto a GO train. Security wasn’t amused.
• The seats are kinda stiff. Like sitting on a grumpy badger.
• They smell a bit like burnt toast and desperation.
• The schedule? Let’s just say, it’s “flexible.”
• They have those little foldy tables. Perfect for playing solitaire. Or avoiding eye contact with strangers.
• I personally think they need more cup holders. My iced latte spilled last Tuesday. It was a tragedy. A latte tragedy, ha!