Toronto

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[Fnaar]

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I'm off on hols to Toronto on Thursday for 10 days. Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!

Three day family wedding then touristy stuff.

Apart from Viagra, any recomendations?
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[Glow worm]

I'd recommend the 1000 Islands region. It's about 120 miles to the east of Toronto along the 401 on Lake Ontario. You can detour en-route and explore the scenic Prince Edward peninsular area- lots of vinyards and nice wines. The 1000 Islands area is just stunnning- huge areas of forest to explore and boat trips or kayaking around the islands. Head for Gananoque as your base and go from there. Some great cycling there too.

See http://1000islandsgananoque.com/

Just one tip- if you decide to hop over the border into America for lunch as we did, and you have a UK passport- it can take some time- especially if the stern, heavily armed customs officer asks which address in the U.S. is your destination. Whatever you do, don't say 'er...we just thought we'd head to the nearest pub for lunch' - trust me you'll be interrogated for ages!

 

[ianrauk]

Toronto is a great city,
Easy to navigate and get around. Still uses old style trams
Plenty of great bars and restaurants.
Mrs Crock can shop to her hearts content at the Eaton centre.
Up the CN Tower.
The Kensington & St Lawrence Markets are both fab.
Hire a bike and visit the Toronto Island.
Toronto Zoo is a good one too.
Ontario Museum and art Gallery are within the City along with the Space Centre.

If it's peeing down with rain you can use the PATH system the underground walkway, miles and miles of shops, restaurants, cinemas, bars etc.

The Hockey Hall Of Fame is interesting even if you don't like Hockey.

The Hippo Boat Tour is a goodie.

 

[Archie_tect]

Have a good holiday CoG... can't wait to go to Canada.
We looked at a train trip across Canada a few years ago but couldn't afford it- one day!

 

[Beebo]

I have been there twice, both times on rugby tours so my memories are somewhat cloudy! but Toronto is a great town. The CN Tower and Sky Dome are good.

Be prepared to be disappointed by Niagra. The falls are ok but the town itself is full of naff touristy stuff. The Maid of the Mists Boat ride is a staple tourist attraction, but you could get the same experience standing under a wet shower at home or riding behind a lorry in the pouring rain.

I am sure you will have a great time.

 

[pepecat]

Agree with Beebo - Niagara Falls itself (the town) is not that great at all - drive up to Niagara on the Lake if you can, 'tis much prettier. We did the Maid of the Mist and it was really fun. If you go on it, try and stand right at the front of the boat - you get the best view and soaking!

In Toronto itself......CN tower is good (we had dinner at the top in the restaurant - it revolves), but the glass floor section lower down is freaky!
Eaton Centre is good for a look round, and if it's really hot outside, the PATH system is useful for getting further downtown fron the Eaton Centre.
We also did the Hippo Tour - http://www.torontohippotours.com/ which was fun.

 

[TheDoctor]

If you do eat in a revolving restaurant, DO NOT put your handbag on the windowsill or it will start to go away.
Nearly killing yourself laughing at this will not endear you to your dinner date.
Apparently

 

[Kirstie]

I'd recommend the 1000 Islands region. It's about 120 miles to the east of Toronto along the 401 on Lake Ontario. You can detour en-route and explore the scenic Prince Edward peninsular area- lots of vinyards and nice wines. The 1000 Islands area is just stunnning- huge areas of forest to explore and boat trips or kayaking around the islands. Head for Gananoque as your base and go from there. Some great cycling there too.

See http://1000islandsgananoque.com/

Just one tip- if you decide to hop over the border into America for lunch as we did, and you have a UK passport- it can take some time- especially if the stern, heavily armed customs officer asks which address in the U.S. is your destination. Whatever you do, don't say 'er...we just thought we'd head to the nearest pub for lunch' - trust me you'll be interrogated for ages!

you can go and see flying monkey as he lives near there...

 

[HLaB]

Have a good one, I went 20 years ago, I can't really remember anything other than the all you can eat breakfasts :-)

 

[Keith Oates]

I was there once and a mate and myself decided to go and see the Niagra Falls. When we got to the bus station we had just missed one and had to wait for an hour for the next one, so we decided to have a beer in a nearby bar. In the bar we got talking to two guys who were off duty 'Mounties' waiting for the wives to arrive. When the wives showed up we decided to have some more beers and then all went for a meal and a night out. I still haven't seen Niagra Falls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pepecat]

If you do eat in a revolving restaurant, DO NOT put your handbag on the windowsill or it will start to go away.
Nearly killing yourself laughing at this will not endear you to your dinner date.
Apparently

That is true. And you'll have to wait 70mins to get your handbag / drink / coat drink back (if you do get it back!)

And when you go to the loo, your table will have moved round when you come back out so keep an eye out for that. And have fun watching the faces of everyone else as they come out of the loo and try and work out where their table is....

 

[PaulB]

I remember a story about a Canadian...it goes a bit like this.

A guy walks into a bar in Kentucky and orders a white wine.

All the hillbillies sitting around the bar look up, expecting to see
some pitiful Yankee from the north.

The bartender says, "You ain't from around here, are ya?"

The guy says, "No, I'm from Canada ."

The bartender says, "What do you do in Canada ?"

The guy says, "I'm a taxidermist."

The bartender says, "A taxidermist? What in tarnation is a
taxidermist? Do you drive a taxi?"

"No", says the Canadian "A taxidermist doesn't drive a taxi. I mount
animals."

The bartender grins and hollers, "It's okay boys. He's one of us."

 

[Globalti]

Here's a great picture of the CN Tower to whet your appetite:

 

[vernon]

Here's a great picture of the CN Tower to whet your appetite:

It is painted white and photographed in a blizzard?