Aldershot Station South Parking Lot

Its a good no frills station. The passengers soffer with the hot and cold weather waiting for the trains or buses. It is like the back to the 50’s lol. No displays nor Ac or heaters on the platforms. 😱😆😭😢

We decided to take the Via train to Toronto for a getaway on Dec 23rd to return home on the morning of Dec 25th. We were quite hesitant at leaving our car here for three days knowing there would likely be no work traffic the closer we got to Christmas. The parking lot is very big and seems to have a large amount of security cameras. We had purchased our tickets online so all we had to do was park and wait for the train. It was a bit confusing finding which side of the platform to wait on, but we figured it would soon become obvious… There were a lot of people taking the train on this day. At one point, the station played a pre-recorded message saying the train was leaving, to please board without delay… but the train had not arrived yet!! It definitely confused a few people, but most found it comical.

The station really needs improved signage to enhance navigation for travelers. Many new passengers find it difficult to determine which direction to head in, especially during peak hours when the crowd is dense. Incorporating visual aids, such as maps or digital displays, could further assist individuals unfamiliar with the station layout, ensuring a smoother and more efficient transit experience for everyone.

Parking is always full, give yourself lots of time as you might have to go to Burlington or even Applebee's to find go parking. Aldershot is also lacking signage to help you figure out where you need to go. I find the whole Go System difficult to use. The Ford government should spend more money on Go to help reduce traffic on the highways.

There are lots of parking spaces in the south lot. People are focussed on the north lot because that’s where the main station is and the pick-up areas, but if you’re driving, the south lot I think is more convenient because there’s typically more space available and it’s the same distance to access the trains from either side.

No parking was available the last 3 times I was there; both north and south Lots were full late morning or early afternoon. Ended up driving all the way to Clarkson

Parking is always full during the weekdays. You are lucky if you find an empty spot. This needs to be addressed and resolved.

There are two places on opposite ends of the tracks for passenger pick up. This fact is negligible due to inaccurate signage. Please ask your party to pick you up at your designated pick up area, or you might miss your ride !!