Province of Ontario Travel Forum

hi, we are travelling from new york to niagara falls, i think we have decided to go by train does anyone know of a train service that stops on the canadian side as the only ones i can find stop us side. or if anyone could advise us on how easy it is to get a taxi/ bus how approx costs, thanks very much in advance.

Hello, all. If this question has been asked before, I sincerely apologize.

I will be flying from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to Toronto on Monday, June 23, with a final destination of Kingston, Ontario.

I will be arriving approximately 0830 at Toronto Pearson and would like to catch the 1130 train from Union Station, bound for Kingston.

I'd like to avoid taking a taxi because of cost, and I've heard the stories about how bad Toronto traffic can be that time of day. I tried finding information about subway/bus service between Pearson and Union, but frankly, I can't make heads or tails of it all.

If anyone can provide information about the best public transportation options between Pearson and Union, that would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Any tips about how to handle my luggage (one bag, one carry-on), fares, realistic travel time between the airport and the train station, smart traveler tips, etc., would also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

hi everyone! i am taking a trip to new york followed by niagara falls and flying home from toronto airport, can anyone advise me on what is the best way to get to toronto airport and also we are hoping to spend the day in toronto as we have a late flight, does toronto airport have any early check-in facilities or do they have any luggage lockers?

Hi,

My boyfriend and I are visiting Niagara falls soon and had a few questions. We are staying on the US side but we were planning on making a trip to the Canada side on foot. How long do you think it would take to cross the rainbow bridge on foot?

Also, we wanted to see the falls illuminated but were concerned with safety after dark. Is there a lot of crime? We would have to walk back to the hotel (Grand Niagara) from the viewing areas. Would this be safe?

Thanks for any information you can give me.

Low and high, high and low, I have looked everywhere. Has anyone done the Milwaukee, WI to Toronto, ONT trip using the ferry system across Lakes Michigan and Huron (God, I hope that's the right lake). I'm trying to find a way to avoid a nasty trip just on the US highway system going to Connecticut. Toronto to Connecticut is a scant 9 hour drive, whereas, Rochester, MN to CT is around 20 hrs. We will be taking a car (obviously) so portage with that item is mandatory.

We'll be heading out May 20. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
A gagillion thanks to anyone that can help.
Jeff-

We're hoping to visit Point Pelee this month and would like to bring our dog. Does anyone know if there are there restrictions in the park?
Thanks, Sandi

We are planning visiting there next weekend and was wondering what their double strollers are like? I have a 16 month old baby and he still naps during the day and also a 3 year old with short legs lol who likes to be pokey.

Do the strollers recline?
Is it best to rent 2 singles or 1 double?
Is there storage places?
What are the wagons like?

If you have any pictures of the strollers that be great to!

Can anyone tell me where the train stop is going to be, when i book a trip from toronto to niagara falls via rail?
Where in Toronto to I board and where in Niagara Falls does it stop?
Is it far to the falls itself from the stop in Niagara? Or is it in walking distance? or reachable via bus (which one) or via cab?
thanx a lot for your answer in advance
warm regards
nazim

Hi!

I am planning my trip to Niagara in September and just need a little bit of help. I am flying in to Buffalo and getting a bus or shuttle to the Canadian side of the falls, after my 2 night stay I am going to take the train to New York.

What I need your help with is I dont know if it is better to board the train on the Canadian side and sit for 2 hours while customs do their thing or if there is a bus which I can take to the American side and catch the train from there?

The other option I wondered about is either taking a bus back to Buffalo and getting the train from there as there are more departures? or staying in Buffalo and visiting the falls for the day?

I am travelling on my own and would like to do things as cheap as possible so going to be staying in hostels and they are the same cost if I stay in either location.

One final question! The Empire Service and Lake Shore Limited trains are cheaper than the Maple Leaf service why is that?

Thanks for your help!

I'm making a snowboarding trip to Ontario and I would like to know what the best time to go is and where the best place to go is. I prefer going in the low season.
thank's for your help

Hiya,

I just arrived in Toronto and did not get a chance to know much about Toronto... Would you have any advise on what area to live downtown where are the good spots to go out and socialize.

Thanks a mill,

Moogli

I've been camping in Algonquin for 15 or so years, but I've mainly stuck to Rock and Opeongo. A couple of times I've noticed two adjecent sites that were close enough to be connected by a short (30 or 40 foot) path.

I'm looking to find a lake where there are two such sites close to each other. If possible, a lake where there are a few clusters of two sites next to each other (in case one is occupied when we arrive)

I realize that this is rare in Algonquin interior camping, but I've seen them a few times.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

That means the area of Sudbury, New Liskeard, North Bay, Mattawa, Parry Sound...

Apart from Science North, is there anything else to do that weekend?

Hi guys im gonna be arriving in toronto from the UK on 29th April and really really need to watch the Champions League Semi Final between Liverpool and Chelsea (come on the pool!) on the 30th.
Is there a lot of interest in these games in canada? Will it be on TV / Cable or in a pub anywhere?

Thanks!

Hello,

I will be coming to Toronto next week for one week and I will be staying near Toronto university (Gloucester St). I have a few questions:

1. I understand the weather will be somewhat cold and rainy this time of the year, but I am curious as to how cold and what kind of clothes should I bring along?

2. Does anyone know any good fast food or simple (casual) restaurants on or near Gloucester st where I can have breakfast / lunch / dinner?

3. I am thinking about taking the airport express transport from the airport when I arrive. But since it only makes 8 stops at certain hotels in downtown Toronto (which do not include the place I will be staying at), I can get off at Bond Palace Hotel or Delta Chelsea Hotel and then get a taxi to Gloucester st. Is it easy to get a taxi on the streets of Toronto in that area? or would it be difficult especially at mid-day?

4. Best places to do shopping for gifts for the family?

Thank You.

Hi,
My boyfriend and I are going to Torono aug 5th-aug 21st (coming from ireland). We'd like to do as much as possible while we're there. we've already booked 2 nights in niagara falls, we'll go to the CN tower also. we've a weding to go to aswell so that will take up a few days. but id like to have as much planned as possible to do before we get there.
any suggestions? here's what we've come up with so far:
we've heard about getting a boat to chicago, anyone done that?
we'd also like to see a ice hockey match, would there be any on then? iv already requested a timetable from the toronto ice hockey website but have gotten no reply.
is there any good markets, museums, parks we should check out?
any suggestions at all would be much appreciated, like i said we want to do as much as poss while we're there!

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the area and am interested in bus service to/from the GTA to Niagara Falls, NY. I can only find 2 sources on line, but have heard tell of a "shoppers special" type service that used to run from Toronto to NF daily. Can anyone help me?
TIA,
Ben

Are there any available in downtown Toronto, studios, or live scenes being shot form movies or tv shows I could see?

Does anyone know anything about it and the area?

Since everyone is talking about how diverse Toronto is, are there alot of interracial couples there, specifically downtown?

Is it true that racsim is heavy there?

Is Toronto like New York?

Hi
I'll be traveling to Ottawa at the end of this month on work, and staying for about 5 days. Coming from a tropical island in Asia, where the ave daily temperature is about 32 deg C, I'd like to know how cold it would probably be at this time. I'm not averse to cold weather, but I want to pack appropriately.
I'll be arriving at Ottawa airport from JFK on Sunday afternoon, so I have the rest of the day, and possibly part of Monday for sightseeing. After that I have to buckle down to work.
I'm departing on Fri via Chicago then LA & onwards, I've heard that flights to the US have to clear security and immigration on the Canada side?
Any tips appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all. We would like to have some ideas. We are for some weeks in the usa in July. We plan to spend some days around Boston and more north. The idea is to go 5 days to the north. So we want to drive one day halfway from Boston to Niagara falls then spend the night at a nice place. The arrive at the falls. Look around some hours. The drive into Canada some hours find a nice place to stay a day and then return to Boston. We have rental cars. We do not wanna sleep at the Niagara waterfalls. Does anyone have ideas how to fill the trip. We are with 2 families and both families have teenage Children.

Many thanks,

Ron Ploeg
The Netherlands

Hi everyone,

We have a nine (9) hour layover in Toronto. Arrive Toronto at 5:45AM on a Mon., depart Toronto for Chicago at 3PM.

We would like to visit:

*CN Tower, opens at 9AM
*Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF), opens at 10AM
*Eat somewhere unique to Toronto near both places above


-Can we check our luggage in lockers at the airport?
(We only have a total of two suitcases (carry-on size))

-What's the best way to get to Toronto from the airport and back?

-Is the HHOF within walking distance of the CN Tower? or do we taxi?

-Should we buy our CN Tower tickets online in advance?


Thanks so much everyone, we very excited to visit Toronto for the first time! :)

DJ

when is the ideal set of days to be at Point Pelee this year to catch the migratory moment?

I want to spend a couple of nights in Toronto doing the bars and nightlife on Queen West and I will need a neat but inexpensive hotel.......
Im in between moving houses so Im spending the week at a motel in Mississauga (I know but I cant afford anything else)
Can anyone help?

Hi there,

I plan to drop by Toronto after my biz trip in Montreal. Hence, will be there hopefully from Mar 3rd till 5th.

1) Any cheap hotels less than CND$ 100? preferably in city centre n is public transport friendly

2) What are the things that I shouldn't miss?

3) Do you have hop-on-tour-buses in Toronto - like those in europe? If yes, how much?

4) What's the best way to get to niagra falls? Is it better to get to niagra falls from montreal or toronto? Which journey has a better view? Couch? Train?

Thanks a bunch!

I am planning a suprise trip for my husband the last week of April to Niagara Falls (he thinks we are going to my high school reunion, he he!) and we are flying into the Buffalo Airport. We will be getting there mid day on a friday and leaving early monday I have several questions and would appreciate any and all help!

1) Would you recommend booking a hotel or a cabin? (I think it is still to cold for camping but my husband loves the outdoors. If so which would you recommend?)
2) What type of transportation do you think would be best? (i.e. rent a car, take taxi or shuttle from airport, public transportation)(especially tips on how to get from the Buffalo airport to the Canadian side for Cheap!)
3) Are there any problems I should be aware of if we decide to stay on the Canadian side? (We are American citizens with no passports, only DL and birth certif.)
4) What restaurants do you recommend for a reasonably priced food? (A low to medium budget answers here would be appreciated)
5) Are there any outdoor activities that you would recommend (We plan to do the Behind the falls, maid of mist, aero car, etc. and are looking for anything else outdoors to fit in while we are there.)

Thanks so much for your help!