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Robbob · 01-09-2007, 11:16 PM

Besides the diner at the end of the galaxy is there anything worth seeing in Toronto?

Have to head there for a buddies wedding and I've never been. Currently on the must do list is the hockey hall of fame, maybe a trip to the old gardens and a trip to south to them big falls. Anything there I should avoid or shouldn't miss? Going to be there mid March.

Red_Baron · 01-09-2007, 11:20 PM

You've pretty much got it covered. They talk about how flat the praries are but you haven't seen flat until you see southern ontario. I've spent quite a few days in Toronto last year and the only thing fun I found were the strip clubs.

Barnes · 01-09-2007, 11:23 PM

HHOF is a must. Shoppsys (sp?) hotdog from a street vendor. Jays game may be a possibility in March. The old gardens is a grocery store now I think.

The best thing about Toronto is it's only six hours to Montreal.

Robbob · 01-09-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Baron

You've pretty much got it covered. They talk about how flat the praries are but you haven't seen flat until you see southern ontario. I've spent quite a few days in Toronto last year and the only thing fun I found were the strip clubs.

I'll be with my wife so the strip clubs are out...The wedding is in Whitby which I am told is the High River of that area. Being originally from Okotoks, High River was always my Shellbyville.

STeeLy · 01-09-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

HHOF is a must. Shoppsys (sp?) hotdog from a street vendor. Jays game may be a possibility in March. The old gardens is a grocery store now I think.

The best thing about Toronto is it's only six hours to Montreal.

The gardens is being turned into a Loblaws (Superstore) type deal. As for it being open, I'm not to sure, though I definitely woulda loved to see the HHOF moved to the Gardens instead.

As for TO... there isn't really much to do. HHOF like everyone said is a definite, CN tower is pretty good for some views. Niagara Falls is an hour or 2 away. If you're into Aviation, there is a museum there.

Can't think of much else off the top of my head.

Dion · 01-09-2007, 11:31 PM

Try the Ontario Science museum.

Barnes · 01-09-2007, 11:34 PM

The aviation museum is pretty cool. Forgot that I've been there.

If your 14, you could go to Much Music.

Jayems · 01-09-2007, 11:43 PM

If you're going to the HHOF, I'd hit up the Rogers Centre (go into the Hard Rock Cafe) and you can at least see in for free) and since your there, go up the CN Tower..

They have one of those puffer security things where it blows your clothes to see if your packing.. 1st time i saw one, and it was a little weird..

Anyway, thats what I did when i was there, becides party with 500,000 people for SARS-Fest

fanforever1986 · 01-10-2007, 01:15 AM

good thread. im headed there at the beggining of march, trying to find tickets to leafs game that dont cost the same as university courses.

RedHot25 · 01-10-2007, 07:41 AM

Its been a loooooooooooooooonnnnggggg time since I was there, but that said:

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Originally Posted by Barnes

HHOF is a must. Shoppsys (sp?) hotdog from a street vendor. Jays game may be a possibility in March. The old gardens is a grocery store now I think.

Definately check out the Gardens, even if it is a grocery store now. I went with my dad, and he was in awe (we walked around while there was some convention going on). I was so-so, but due a lot to my very young age at the time. But you will like it just for the Original Six/Old Time feel type of thing.

Jays game in March is out, I believe, as they will be in Spring Training. Regular season games start in April I think.

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Originally Posted by Dion

Try the Ontario Science museum.

I would second this. I was there, like I said a long time ago, but from what I remember this was really, really good. A lot of fun stuff, even if you are an adult.

I think it is Younge Street as well that is that super long street? Interesting street and worth a stroll on I think if you are going.

I guess in the end it depends what your interests are....

TimSJ · 01-10-2007, 07:48 AM

If you are staying downtown and are out at the bars. Head to the Big Slice.. Best 3AM afterbar pizza..

Incogneto · 01-10-2007, 08:08 AM

I was just there this past weekend. I really think this is a good city to visit, but I would hate to live there....

Go see the normal things: CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame.
Some other things I would reccomend:
Spadina Ave....This is China Town. Very Cool!
Kensington...just an offshoot of China Town.
Nathan Phillips Square. Go skating at City Hall
St. Lawrence Market. Big Market...cool to see.
Bloor Street. This is where the high end, trendy stores are. Go in and look at $750 Thongs.
Bay Street. It is Canada's Wall Street.
Shopsy's. Big Hot Dog Resturaunt on the corner of Front St, and Bay St.
Chum/MuchMusic Building. Kinda cool to see the building you grew up watching on TV.

Hmm...that is all I can think of, right now.

Frank the Tank · 01-10-2007, 08:15 AM

The Steamwhistle Brewery tour is very very cool. Lots of micro breweries around that area as well. You could always see a Broadway show. Not sure whats playing right now though.

North East Goon · 01-10-2007, 08:46 AM

Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant where you get a burger with #99 burned into the bun and they charge you for re-fills of pop. The Comedy Factory kiddie corner to this is pretty good. I havent been in year's but you will find stuff to do. Try the little ma and pa owned restaraunts alover downtown, they are much better with numerous ethnic choices.

The Goon · 01-10-2007, 08:47 AM

Try getting last-minute Leaf tix. Even if you don't like the team, it's a really nice arena. You could also try a Raptors game.

AaronSJ · 01-10-2007, 09:33 AM

I live in Toronto and really like the city -- it's a big change from home in New Brunswick, but I've grown to be very fond of "t-dot" in the last couple of years. Once you get over the centre-of-the-world mentality and the Leafs-nation crap (which is easy, since the team is struggling and fans are booing), you'll find that Toronto is one of the most diverse and comprehensive cities in the world.

I guess what you do depends on where you're staying -- Whitby isn't exactly close to downtown, but you can the train to Union Station and be in the heart of the city within an hour. If you are staying downtown, that opens up a lot more possibilities...

Incognito has some great suggestions... I guess it really depends on what you are in to. Phantom of the Opera is currently playing and there are still some tickets available in March for weeknight and matinee shows. Obviously a Leafs game is an option -- you can probably find tickets for $80 to $100 for weeknight, non-rival games. Raptors tickets are much eaiser to come by...

As you said, the HHOF and the Falls are must-see attractions. If you're in to casinos, plan to spend a night in Niagara and you'll have a blast. Obviously there are lots of choices for restaurants and bars... depending on your style. Toronto.com is a decent resource...

Let me know if you need any specific help or have any questions...

JBR · 01-10-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

I'll be with my wife so the strip clubs are out...The wedding is in Whitby which I am told is the High River of that area. Being originally from Okotoks, High River was always my Shellbyville.

Zanzibar has a great steak sandwich...

Just tell her you're treating her to lunch and act real surprised when a nude, skanky trash stripper serves you... for $20.00

The Goon · 01-10-2007, 10:58 AM

Ugh. That whole area East of Toronto (Pickering/Ajax/Whitby/Oshawa) is kinda glum-looking. Strip malls and commuters.

However, you will be close to the Metro Toronto Zoo, which is pretty impressive as zoos go.

Phaneuf3 · 01-10-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

The aviation museum is pretty cool. Forgot that I've been there.

If your 14, you could go to Much Music.

if you're 41 you could go to much music.... for the 14 year olds....

Red Mile Style · 01-10-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayems

If you're going to the HHOF, I'd hit up the Rogers Centre (go into the Hard Rock Cafe) and you can at least see in for free) and since your there, go up the CN Tower..

They have one of those puffer security things where it blows your clothes to see if your packing.. 1st time i saw one, and it was a little weird..

Anyway, thats what I did when i was there, becides party with 500,000 people for SARS-Fest

Hee hee hee, SARS-Stock was awesome!

I say hit up Chinatown (Spadina St). Good food, plus you can find cool stuff for relatively cheap.

Go to Little Italy and get some pizza (on College).

Go shopping on Queen St. (or maybe your wife might like this more...). It's got a bunch of cool stores unlike any other in Calgary (I love this store called Black Market, it's got the coolest retro stuff). Plus it's right near the Fashion District, if you're into that stuff.

There are some pretty decent little clubs around (King, Queen St.) where you'll get to hear some good music. The nightlife is pretty good there.

Go to the theatre. I think the Phantom of the Opera is playing.

You can walk down the Canadian walk of fame. Meh, it's no Hollywood, but whatever.

Younge St. is the world's longest road, and the world's sketchiest. But, again they do have some cool shops, for instance Urban Outfitters.

A cheap way to get to Niagra Falls is through the Casino there. They make trips from Toronto (Spadina) to Niagra and back for something like $8. And if you're going to Niagra, I say make sure you can see the Falls at night because they light them up and it's kind of pretty. The American side isn't nearly as nice, but it's worth the trip over I guess for the Duty Free Shop (But you can't walk over and visit the duty free shop, you must be in a vehicle...).

I don't know, I don't mind Toronto, it's a fun city.