The Great Hall: A Cultural Gem in Toronto

Getting There

• Car

  To reach The Great Hall from anywhere in the British Columbia Interior, start by getting onto the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) heading east. Depending on your starting point, you will need to follow the appropriate route towards Kamloops. Once you are in Kamloops, follow the signs to merge onto Highway 5 South (Coquihalla Highway). Continue on Highway 5 South until you reach the junction with Highway 1 again. Take the exit onto Highway 1 East towards Hope. Continue on Highway 1 East, passing through Abbotsford and into the Greater Vancouver area. As you approach Vancouver, follow the signs for BC-99 South towards the US-Canada border. Merge onto BC-99 South and follow this road until it becomes Highway 1 again. Continue onto Highway 1 East until you reach the exit for Queen St W in Toronto. Follow Queen St W until you reach The Great Hall located at 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3. Make sure to check for any tolls, especially on the Coquihalla Highway, and expect to pay approximately CAD 10-15 for the journey.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take a bus or train from any location in the British Columbia Interior to Vancouver. Companies like Greyhound and BC Transit offer services from various cities. Once in Vancouver, head to the Vancouver City Centre Station and take the SkyTrain to Waterfront Station. From there, transfer to the Canada Line towards Richmond. Get off at the Vancouver City Centre Station and switch to the 50 bus towards False Creek. Alight at the stop near Queen St W. From there, it's a short walk to The Great Hall located at 1087 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H3. Be sure to check the latest schedules and fares on the respective transit websites, as costs can vary based on your starting point.