A Day Trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Art Gallery of Ontario
Saturday, Jul 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM  - 9:00 PM EDT 
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Event Details

Join us as we take a trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto. 

Entry to the AGO is free for persons 25 and under. Sign up for your free pass here!

*It is recommended that you obtain your membership in advance in order to have a smooth trip!

Here are a few exhibitions by BIPOC artisits that will be on display: 


The areas that neighbour the AGO have so many amazing things to offer! 

Here is a sample itinerary of our day: 
  • Depart the UW DC Library at 10 am
  • Arrive at the AGO at 12 pm 
  • Grab some lunch on the premises: 
* As you are signing up for your free membership you are able to save 10% off your meal!
  • Explore the cool exhibits offered at the museum! 
    • The museum does close at 5:30pm so make sure to give  yourself enough time to  explore. 
  • Go sightseeing in the area! Here are some spots we recommend: 
  • Have dinner! Here are some places we like:
  • Meet us back at the AGO by 6:30 pm.  
  • Depart AGO at 7 pm 
    • The bus will be departing promptly at 7 pm and it is YOUR responsibility to return to the AGO on time to leave with the bus. There will be no accomodations for late arrivals. 
  • Arrive at the UW DC Library at 9pm. 

You may also want to explore the city a bit more! The best way to do that is by way of the local transit TTC streetcars, buses and subways! The fare for a trip on the TTC is $3.25 with the ablity to transfer between different routes within 2 hours of your first ride!

You also have the option of obtaining a PRESTO card which you can load funds onto and use during your time on the city. They are also usable on GO Transit and other regional transit within the GTA. PRESTO cards are available for purchase at the Turnkey Desk in the SLC or DC as well as at any GO Fare Vending Machine and your nearest Shoppers Drugmart

A full itinerary packed with information of 15+ restaurants and places of interest will be sent out to attendees prior to the trip and physical pamphlets will be available day of!

NOTE: 
  • This trip is solely for UW Undergraduate Students. NON-UW GUESTS or GRADUATE STUDENTS will not be allowed on the trip. 
  • Your ticket is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE

Location

Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M5T 1G4 CA

Tickets

Type
Price
Round Trip to the AGO
$22.00

Organizer Details

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